Human Resources Director

At APTIM, we come to work each day knowing that we are making an impact on the world. Our work spans from safeguarding and maintaining critical infrastructure to helping communities recover from natural disasters, from empowering our armed forces and first responders to reducing carbon and energy use, and from making cities more resilient against the threats of climate change to restoring contaminated ecological systems.

Job Overview:

The HR Director of Operations will provide strategic and consultative guidance and drive effective human capital solutions aligned with business goals and objectives at APTIM. This position works as a business partner to company leadership on issues of significant organizational importance and is a direct report to the VP of HR.

What you can expect from APTIM:

• Work that is worthy of your time and talent
• Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
• Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
• A voice in making our company better
• Investment into your personal and professional development

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Partner with key stakeholders, company executives and colleagues to design and develop the organizational capability and resources required to enable delivery of the business strategy
• Participate as a credible HR team leader providing technical expertise, guidance and counsel from an organizational perspective and to individual leaders on all people activities and processes managed in line with Company policy, local regulations and standards
• Coach and advise leadership on all aspects of people management, including organizational design, cultural change and people development in line with corporate philosophy and policy
• Provide change management and catalytic capability to enable leadership team development, organizational development and deliver change projects, ensuring the alignment with Company's unique culture
• Provide HR policy guidance, interpretation and updates
• Keep abreast of emerging HR innovations, technology and laws to ensure credible and current functional leadership and expertise
• Develop and maintain awareness of ongoing, best practice solutions in critical HR competencies
• Provide leadership, oversight, and development opportunities to team

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field
• 10+ years of HR leadership and people management experience in a complex setting crossing multiple lines of business
• Strong consultative style and demonstrated ability supporting senior leaders on best practices including but not limited to compensation, talent management, performance, change management, succession planning, workforce planning, etc.
• Knowledge and interpretation of employment law, labor relations, legislation and regulations
• A proven track record of continuous process improvement, positive leadership, collaboration, teamwork skills and measurable outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate and influence at a high level
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively across many different levels of stakeholders
• Solid knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Desired/Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the environmental consulting, engineering and/or construction industries
• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credential preferred
• #LI-ONSITE

Who we are and what we do:

APTIM is a global industry leader headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. With more than 4,000 employees worldwide, APTIM specializes in critical infrastructure, technical and data solutions, program management, environmental services, resilience, as well as sustainability and energy solutions. Our dedicated people have the proven experience and expertise to provide integrated services and solutions to government agencies, commercial, industrial, and energy customers. APTIM is committed to accelerating the transition toward a clean and efficient energy economy, building a sustainable future for our communities and the natural world, and creating an inclusive equitable environment that celebrates the diversity of our people.

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