Human Resources Director

Human Resources Director- Nashville, TN

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

We are seeking an accomplished Human Resources Director to serve as a strategic partner in cultivating an exceptional team member experience across multiple locations. This role offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate extensively with our HR team and leaders across offices, contributing to the continuous enhancement of our human resources strategies in alignment with organizational goals.

If you are a seasoned HR professional with a passion for driving excellence, we invite you to apply.

Specific duties include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Create and grow trust-based relationships with stakeholders, assess priority needs, and provide HR guidance to the leadership team
• Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with the overall business objectives to foster a positive and high-performance workplace culture
• Partner with the Recruitment team to attract top talent and deliver an exceptional candidate experience
• Implement effective performance management programs, including goal setting, regular performance reviews, and development plans to enhance team member engagement and productivity
• Serve as a trusted advisor in handling employee relations matters and conflict resolution, fostering a fair and respectful work environment
• Initiate workforce and succession planning discussions to address current and future staffing needs across offices
• Collaborate with the Benefits team to ensure the delivery of competitive programs within the market that attract and retain top talent
• Identify training needs and partner with the Training and Development team to develop programs to support the professional growth of team members
• Utilize HR analytics to measure the effectiveness of HR programs provide insights for continuous improvement
• Support a distinctive onboarding experience for new team members, including support through orientation
• Oversee the offboarding process and conduct exit interviews, synthesizing feedback to identify trends and propose initiatives to support
• Foster team member engagement and retention, proposing initiatives based on team member feedback
• Additional project support within the HR function as needed and available
  
  

Your Background

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in Human Resources leadership roles
• Experience working in a matrixed professional services environment as a sole HR Practitioner
• Preferred experience working in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) industry
• Proficiency in MS Office products including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field. HR certification is a plus
  
  

Additional Attributes

• Energetic, genuine, and solution-oriented personality
• Positive, growth mindset, focused on collaborative outcomes
• Ability to prioritize and complete work promptly, knowing when to seek assistance
• Adept at managing various projects in a fast-paced environment
• Able to thrive independently, within a team, and leading a team in a fast-paced environment that can include deadline pressures
• Desire to create a best-in-class team member experience
• Energized by challenges and the opportunity to work on innovative HR projects
• Focused on HR trends, developments, and best practices
• Strong critical thinking and innovative problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities
  
  

Location: Based in Nashville

Anticipated Travel: 20%