Overview:

UES is a privately held, rapidly growing engineering and consulting firm with nearly six decades of experience in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, building code compliance, threshold inspections and environmental consulting. With more than 3,800 professionals across 80+ branches in high growth markets in the U.S., UES consults on projects of all sizes for public and private clients in industries ranging from transportation and healthcare to commercial, residential, and education.

Experienced and proven, UES is considered a pioneer of the industry and stands at the forefront of emerging technology and best practices. Our work includes public and private clients, as well as public-private partnerships, and consists of projects ranging from transportation and infrastructure to aviation and aerospace. Our engineers, geologists, certified inspectors, scientists, and drillers offer an unwavering commitment to excellence, approaching each project with the knowledge that precision, professionalism, and creative solutions are what drive success and cultivate enduring client relationships.

As UES continues to grow, it’s critical that we have a defined set of values that guide us like a north star. These values need to demonstrate who we are as a company and what we believe. STRIVE stands for Safety, Teamwork, Responsiveness, Integrity, Value, and Excellence.

The HRBP is responsible for supporting the corporate headquarters and coaching leaders to effectively manage their teams. This position will be aligned with the FAST office, which stands for the Field Advisory and Support Team. The individual in this role will provide advisory support to our six regions across the United States, assisting with key initiatives and offering expert guidance to ensure the smooth execution of projects and strategies organizational-wide.

As the “FAST” HRBP for compliance, employee relations, records retention, and governance, this role manages these functions for the “FAST” office while aligning guiding principles, and policies for all regions. The individual will collaborate with division business and HR leaders to consolidate, align, and optimize compliance, employee relations, records retention, and governance functions to achieve synergy and scale for future growth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Coach and guide corporate employees and non-executive leaders.
Manage employee relations issues and identify solutions for team effectiveness initiatives within the headquarters office.
Lead employee relations efforts for the corporate office.
Develop frameworks and guiding principles for employee relations to be adopted across divisions.
Coach divisional HR leaders on complex employee relations matters and coordinate with employment counsel as needed.
Set the structure and policy for E-Verify, immigration processes, workplace postings, background checks, and reporting (AAP/EEO).
Manage execution of compliance processes for the headquarters office and develop national guidance for regional execution.
Ensure consistency and compliance across regions.
Lead employment policy development and guideline creation.
Collaborate with leaders to align and update employee handbooks.
Ensure consistent policy distribution and adherence across regions.
Maintain compliance through audits and ongoing tracking in partnership with divisional HR leaders.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience) required.
Preferred certifications: HRCI or SHRM.
Advanced degree such as an MBA is a plus.
10 years of progressive human resources experience.
At least 3 years of people leadership experience (matrix leadership acceptable).
Experience in acquisitive organizations requiring influence, collaboration, and management of dotted-line relationships.
Strong influence and negotiation skills.
Ability to build effective partnerships with diverse leaders.
Business acumen to drive collaboration across divisions.

Mission

We are trusted engineering partners enabling the construction community through responsive, expert problem solving.

We strive to be the leading environmental, inspection, testing and engineering firm by ensuring the safety, integrity, and sustainability of our community’s land, foundations, and structures from development to redevelopment.

EEOC Statement

UES is committed to embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace that welcomes and thrives on the unique experiences, perspectives, and contributions of all team members. UES is bringing the best people and most diverse talent forward to drive growth, innovate and think bigger!

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to list the full scope of duties and responsibilities for this position. Other duties may be assigned. Employment is "at will" meaning that employment may be ended by either the employee or Company at any time for any reason with or without notice. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the applicant successfully completing pre-employment testing for this position.

Who We Are:

UES provides essential engineering services for some of the most prominent and significant projects in the nation. Our team members, from our drillers to administrative staff, contribute directly to projects that transform communities. With some of the greatest talent in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Code Compliance, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, and Building Envelope, we are committed to delivering groundbreaking solutions for our clients. At the core of our success is our team members who make it all possible. We know that the projects we deliver are only as good as our people, which is why we offer enriching opportunities for career growth at every level.

Growing in Excellence

As the #1 fastest growing AEC firm on The Zweig Group’s Hot Firm list in 2021, UES is poised to lead our industry into the future. As we evolve from a one-man operation to a company spanning 75 branches and 3,500 employees, we’re looking for enthusiastic talent to launch their careers and grow along with us.

Why Work at UES?

We value the individual contributions of our employees, and we show this through providing great benefits. Please ask your recruiter what benefits plans apply to you.

Check out our website: https://teamues.com/

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EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Universal Engineering Sciences is a Drug-Free Workplace. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

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