Senior HR Specialist

Kleinfelder Inc•Rancho Cordova, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ranked by Forbes’ 2026 Top 175 Employers for Engineers in North America, Kleinfelder has an exciting opportunity for a talented and experienced Senior HR Specialist to join our West Division operation, working primarily in the Sacramento, CA office. Step into Your New Role Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to great work since 1961. We are a responsive team of engineers, geologists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. If you are looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides career growth, we are seeking a Senior HR Specialist who will be responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level and works closely with local business leaders in supporting a designated geographic region. Under the direction of the West Division HR Business Partner, this position carries out a variety of HR duties including, but not limited to, employee relations, performance management, training, policy implementation, and HR compliance.

Requirements

5+ years of related-generalist HR experience
BS or MS in the appropriate field, although an Associates degree with additional experience will be considered
Appropriate certification in HR (SHRM-SCP or CP, or SPHR or PHR)
Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations for the designated work area
You should come with an intellectual curiosity and bend towards solving problems with little to no supervision
strong HR capacity, communication proficiency, ability to work with and support all levels of employees and managers, be highly ethical and organized, and have strong Microsoft Office and HRIS experience (preferably in UKG)

Responsibilities

Investigate and resolve day-to-day employee relations problems, either directly or through advice to management
Champion the annual employee performance appraisal process, as well as ongoing performance management discussions between managers and employees
Conduct Exit and Stay Interviews, providing relevant feedback to area management and the HR team on trends and Lessons Learned
Serve as the frontline HR representative and answer employee questions, as appropriate
Act as the California subject matter expert on wage and hour issues, maintaining and promoting awareness of current and changing employment laws
Support Kleinfelder’s culture by coordinating employee events and activities for the assigned division
Actively participate in area and Corporate HR strategic plan initiatives