Job Description

Senior HR Generalist

Job Locations


US-FL-Orlando | US-FL-Tampa

ID


2025-5476

Category


Human Resources

Type


Regular Full-Time

Career Stage Type


Experienced

# of Openings


1

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Human Resources team is an integral part of VHB's initiatives aligned with our culture, the employee experience, learning and development, engagement, and talent acquisition. We're part of the People & Culture Team-a dynamic group of HR, communications, and design professionals who partner with leadership to support the needs of our people. We are some of the first faces you meet when you're joining VHB and are here to help you navigate just about everything! Whether it's practicing talking points to prepare for a career conversation, supporting you through a challenging work situation, or figuring out how to balance your career and family, we're the ones to call.

VHB is seeking a Senior HR Generalist to support our Southeast region. This position can be located in either our Orlando or Tampa offices, with preference given to anyone out of Orlando. This is an exciting opportunity to work and grow within a dynamic team, across diverse disciplines, giving you exposure to a wide variety of projects within our People & Culture team.

Responsibilities

Serve as the onsite HR presence for the Southeast, acting as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees on people strategy, culture initiatives, workforce planning, and employee relations.
• Partner with managers and employees on employee relations (e.g., conflict resolution, performance management, ADA accommodations), escalating complex matters as needed.
• Partner with Southeast Lead on execution of regional People + Culture programs, including performance management cycles (e.g., Focal Point), engagement surveys and follow-ups, recognition initiatives, and retention initiatives.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and leaders on recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and workforce planning as appropriate; provide guidance on compensation planning and approvals.
• Manage and analyze HRIS data, metrics, and reports to identify trends, ensure data accuracy, and inform regional decision-making; collaborate with corporate groups to streamline processes and align with company-wide priorities.
• Coordinate immigration and foreign national sponsorships with managers, TA, and outside counsel; serve as a liaison to Benefits on leaves of absence and related employee needs.
• Champion a collaborative, inclusive culture by building trusted relationships, supporting employee engagement strategies, delivering trainings, and recommending process improvements that enhance the employee experience.
• Coordinates with assigned corporate group(s) on annual initiatives e.g. Focal Point, engagement survey results.
• Other duties may be assigned

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to think critically
• Strong computer skills
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Strong facilitation/public speaking skills
• Highly motivated self-starter
• Knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
• Knowledge of and experience with varied HRIS systems
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Ability to travel +/- 20%

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of human resource experience, AEC industry preferred
• Demonstrates initiative and resourcefulness
• Demonstrates ability to manage multiple priorities in a highly dynamic environment and to work with flexibility, efficiency, and diplomacy both individually and as part of a team effort
• General knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations

We are VHB! We're an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes:

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We're growing, and we hope you'll join us!

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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Full time, Work at office, Local area, Flexible hours,

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