Senior HR Professional at Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. – Saint Paul, Minnesota

Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc.
Position Title: Senior HR Professional

Location: Remote-Minnesota

Position Type: Full time
Description:

Imagine being an employee-owner of a company guided by engaged and empowered team members like yourself. Where a culture of respect, flexibility, and accountability aren't just ideals - they're our foundation, and diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued as drivers of innovation and growth. Join us, as together, we are Building a Better World for All of Us®.

You belong at SEHSEH is currenting searching for a Senior HR Professional to join our talented Human Resources team!

Why our employee-owners love SEH:

• "I was on vacation last week and had zero concerns that my colleagues would help out with anything that came into my inbox!" – GIS Analyst
• "What company has a CEO who cares enough to seek out one-on-one conversations ranging from 'How are you?' to 'What do you think would help the company?' SEH, that's who. " – Civil Engineering Technician
• "Having the feeling that my voice matters and believing that SEH truly cares about the employees is so satisfying!" – Sr Financial Analyst
• "It feels good having colleagues and supervisors that provide support and resources for growth and learning!" – Civil Engineer
• "This is the first company I've worked for with a true entrepreneurial spirit." – Sr Mechanical Engineer

Why you’ll love SEH:

• Collaborate on amazing projects of varying size and complexity that positively impact communities
• Being 100% employee-owned means we all share in the company’s success
• Career development through continued education, licensure/certification, skills, and technical training
• Work arrangements that promote work/life balance
• Flexible holidays enable individuals to tailor their festivities
• Paid Family Leave provides time to care for loved ones, whether family by birth or family by choice

This Opportunity:

Supports the organization by implementing and administering human resources programs or policies. Serves as a liaison between employees/managers of a business unit, division, or profit center and the corporate human resources function.

Performs work under minimal supervision. Handles complex issues and problems, and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of subject matter.

The HR Professional III supports the organization by administering and delivering core human resources programs while serving as a trusted advisor to supervisors and leaders. This role focuses on employee relations, manager coaching, performance support, and operational consistency.

Working under general direction, the HR Professional III applies sound judgment to moderately complex HR issues, escalates when appropriate, and plays a key role in educating leaders and reinforcing effective people practices across the organization.

This role is ideal for an experienced HR generalist who enjoys teaching, coaching, and building structure, especially in organizations undergoing change.

• Implements human resources programs by providing human resources services, which may include administration of compensation and benefits programs, training and development, employee or labor relations, and affirmative action/equal employment opportunity compliance.

• Collects and analyzes internal and external information in order to compare the organizations HR practices to those prevailing in the market.

• Ensures compliance with applicable labor laws or regulations.

• Provides consultative guidance and coaching to managers and employees on human resources-related matters, ensuring alignment with corporate policies, goals, and objectives.

• Conducts employee preboarding and facilitates onboarding and implements organizational development, workforce or succession planning, training, or performance management strategies as developed by the parent organization.

• Contribute to building and documenting standardized HR practices, tools, job aids, and supervisor resources.

• Gather insights on what is and isn’t working in current practices and propose pragmatic improvements.

• Support Workday functionality and adoption as assigned.

• Support the department’s evolution toward more consistent processes, data‑informed decisions, and improved employee experiences.

• Bring curiosity, openness, and aptitude to HR technology, data, and responsible AI tools that improve organization and efficiency.

Essential Qualifications:

• High school or GED

• Progressive HR experience with significant exposure to: employee relations, supervisor coaching, and performance management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Six plus year's experience working in an HR role.

• Demonstrated experience guiding managers through people issues with sound judgment.

• Working knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Experience in a mid‑size professional services firm.

• Experience partnering with and coaching supervisors and mid‑level leaders directly.

• Experience operating in an organization undergoing change or HR function maturity.

• Familiarity with HRIS platforms (Workday preferred).

• Interest in process improvement, documentation, and standardization.

• Curiosity and aptitude around data, dashboards, and AI‑enabled HR tools.

Who We Are

Better Places. Clean Water. Renewing Infrastructure. Improving Mobility. SEH is an employee-owned engineering, architectural, planning, and environmental company, offering a wide variety of services. We've been helping government, industrial, and commercial clients find solutions to complex challenges since 1927. Our 900+ employee-owners across the US unite behind our core purpose of Building a Better World for All of Us®.

Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $75,000 and $95,000 based on skill set and experience. Check out our full benefits package at SEH Hiring Journey.

Due to current business and operational considerations, unable to hire employees residing in the following states at this time: AK, AR, CA, CT, DE, HI, KY, MA, RI, VT, and PR. Candidates willing to relocate should indicate this in their application.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

SEH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We take affirmative action to ensure that all employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

Notice to Third Party Agencies: SEH does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by SEH’s Talent Director, SEH reserves the right to pursue and hire these candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.

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