Human Resources Business Partner - Vocon Design : Job Details

Job Type Full-time Description We believe... Every project can make life better. Strong relationships inspire great work. We must push boundaries and explore new ideas. Model the outcomes we aspire to create. Only together can we give it our all. At Vocon, we are proud of the diverse range of backgrounds, personalities, and passions that make up our team. But for all our differences, we are united by a core passion: creating designs that tell a story. We are an interdisciplinary team of thinkers, makers, doers and, most importantly, people. Our interdisciplinary team may have diverse backgrounds, but we speak with one voice. We share a passion for the power of design, and a commitment to collaboration at every stage of the creative process. The Ideal Candidate is.... We are seeking a dynamic and strategic HR Business Partner with 7+ years of experience, ideally within architecture and design or the professional services industry. The ideal candidate embodies a composed leadership style who thrives in fast-paced, creative environments and is passionate about helping other leaders build high-performing teams. This individual excels at networking and relationship-building and brings expertise in talent acquisition and workforce planning. They are adept at partnering with leadership to align HR strategies with business goals and have a track record of supporting the hiring and retention of top talent. Overview The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) is a strategic consultant to department and office leaders, aligning talent strategies with business needs. This role focuses on workforce planning, leadership development, employee relations, and employee engagement. The HRBP will partner closely with the Chief Human Resources Officer to lead and execute firmwide HR initiatives, supporting approximately 100+ employees within Vocons east region. Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership to drive talent strategy and workforce planning
• Partner with managers to drive performance, engagement, and retention
• Lead succession planning and talent reviews with the Studio Directors in the Eest region
• Analyze HR metrics to inform decision-making and recommend improvements
• Support management and organizational development initiatives.
• Collaborate with the HRBP in the West to ensure seamless HR delivery
• Partner with HR team when fielding all employee HR questions and strategic firmwide HR initiatives
• Implement organizational development, succession planning, and DEI initiatives that support and align to Vocon's strategic priorities.
• Advise on complex employee relations and change management strategies related to the position
• Lead recruitment and talent acquisition efforts for exempt and non-exempt roles, including workforce planning, strategic sourcing, interviewing, selection, including networking and career fairs to build candidate pools
• Oversee the online recruiting system and ensure a seamless candidate experience.
• Manage and maintain HRIS systems as well as ATS systems to ensure accurate employee and candidate records
• Collect and retain market compensation data for regional compensation analysis.
• Collaborate with Marketing to align social media recruiting strategies with employer branding goals.
• Facilitate regular staffing strategy meetings with Studio leaders to assess workforce needs and pipeline planning.
• Administer pre-employment assessments and conduct reference and background checks aligned with company policies when needed.

Requirements Capabilities

• Strong verbal, written, and visual communication skills.
• Proven ability to build relationships and influence at all levels of the organization.
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Leads or supports change initiatives, bringing a modern, service-oriented approach to HR practices
• Has proficient knowledge of employment laws and regulations for the East region
• Is a role model for Vocon's Values in everyday practice and execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources management, business administration, or related field; master's degree or HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP) preferred.
• Minimum 7+ years of progressive HR experience; preferably in mid-size company environments scaling for growth, including business partner or consultative roles.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Experience supporting multi-site,multi-state, or geographically dispersed teams is a plus.

Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual's experience, skills, qualifications, and job location.? This description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification. The duties described are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive to any specific employee. Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Salary Description 90,000-115,000