People Partner Lead / Senior HR Business Partner (00585)

PMA Consultants is a company committed to employee well-being and fostering a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. They are seeking a People Partner Lead / Senior HR Business Partner who will serve as a strategic advisor to business leaders, providing leadership to the People Operations Team and ensuring effective people solutions are implemented throughout the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and leaders on workforce planning, performance management, employee relations, and organizational effectiveness
• Partner with leaders to anticipate people needs and proactively address workforce and talent challenges
• Translate business strategy into people initiatives that support performance, engagement, and retention
• Lead and provide guidance on employee relations matters, investigations, corrective action, and performance improvement plans
• Ensure consistent and compliant application of HR policies and practices
• Coach leaders on difficult conversations, performance feedback, and employee development
• Partner with the Senior Director, People Team on compensation planning, job architecture, benchmarking, and career track implementation
• Support annual compensation cycles, promotions, and role changes in alignment with market data and internal equity
• Advise leaders on role design, leveling, and organizational structure
• Support performance management processes, talent reviews, succession planning, and career development initiatives
• Champion career tracks (Individual Contributor and Management) and support employee growth conversations
• Lead design, implementation and administration of competitive benefits program
• Lead, mentor, and develop members of the People Team, providing direction, coaching, and prioritization of work
• Ensure alignment across People Team initiatives and consistency in service delivery
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of People Team processes, tools, and capabilities
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including those applicable to federal contractors, where relevant
• Partner with leadership on risk mitigation, policy interpretation, and complex employee matters
• Own the strategy, development, and governance of People Team policies, ensuring policies are clear, equitable, compliant, and scalable as the organization grows

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including senior HR Business Partner responsibilities with 2+ years' of experience leading or mentoring HR team members
• Experience supporting HR operations in a national, multi-state organization, with working knowledge of state and federal employment laws
• Strong working knowledge of employment law, employee relations, and compliance
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in the design, implementation and administration of a competitive benefits/total rewards program
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and manage complex people issues
• Experience supporting compensation planning, job architecture, and performance management programs
• Excellent judgment, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Experience in a professional services environment (e.g., construction management, engineering, consulting)