About Us:
BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy to Commercialization. As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology.
Job Description:
Role Overview
BW Design Group is seeking a Sr. HR Business Partner to support our growing Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) firm. In this role, you will coach and collaborate with business leaders on Human Resources matters to enhance our People-centric culture, while focusing on retention and development. You will be a strategic advisor to senior leaders, driving key HR initiatives and impacting team members' career growth, performance, engagement, and job satisfaction.
This role is ideal for a senior HR/Talent professional who is passionate about building a workplace where employees can thrive and grow. Join our team and make a significant impact on our firm's culture and success!
Who You’ll Work With
As a part of the Design Group's People Team, you will work alongside HR professionals to help our operational leaders shape our future organization. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you will collaborate with experienced leaders, technical specialists, and subject-matter experts to deliver top-notch solutions that affirm our focus on people.
What You’ll Do
You will lead significant HR initiatives that support the transformation of our company culture into one that emphasizes high performance. This involves:
- Building relationships with leaders to support decisions that contribute to business success.
- Assisting with organizational changes and providing proactive strategies for smooth transitions.
- Understanding and integrating the company’s objectives, key business metrics, and knowledge of market and client conditions into HR initiatives.
- Promoting and reinforcing People and cultural messages and strategies within your assigned teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate organizational changes by collaborating with leaders and colleagues to make informed, people-focused decisions that bolster business outcomes.
- Actively manage and resolve performance issues and support the rollout of new tools and processes.
- Enhance onboarding experiences and support leadership development through coaching and the use of development tools.
- Analyze factors leading to employee separations and provide actionable feedback to improve retention.
- Advocate for both formal and informal recognition programs to boost morale and acknowledge achievements.
- Ensure legal and policy compliance across your assigned teams.
- Manage talent processes such as annual merit reviews, talent assessments, and promotion processes to identify and nurture key talents within the firm.
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field
- Master’s Degree in I/O psychology, Human Resources, or related field preferred
Experience & Skills:
- At least 10 years of experience in Human Resources or Talent functions, including a minimum of 3 years in an Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) firm.
- Demonstrated strategic thinking and a forward-looking approach with proven ability to foster a high-performance culture.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively influence teams and leaders to drive business outcomes.
- Strong capability to build and maintain trust-based relationships with both business partners and team members.
- Excellent communication skills, proficient in both verbal and written forms.
- Proven skills in group facilitation and exceptional active listening abilities.
- Strong analytical skills; adept at interpreting people-related data to inform recommendations and decision-making.
- Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Highly collaborative and committed to promoting and embodying the Design Group culture.
- Knowledgeable in employment law and compliance with governmental regulations.
- Committed to maintaining strict confidentiality and adhering to high ethical standards.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Travel
Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% to visit region offices or attend meetings.
Location
This position is based at the Design Group headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri.