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We plan, design, permit, mitigate, and restore for projects across our communities, infrastructure systems, open spaces, and wildlands. We are 50 years strong in 21 offices across California, the Pacific Northwest, and the Southeastern United States.\nStrategic HR Leader | Employee Relations | HR Technology & AI Enablement\nAre you a strategic HR leader who thrives at the intersection of people, business, and technology? Do you enjoy guiding leaders through complex employee matters while helping modernize HR practices with data, systems, and emerging AI tools?\nWe’re seeking a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) who brings strong employee relations expertise and a solid understanding of HR systems to support thoughtful, people-centered HR practices. This role partners closely with business leaders to strengthen team culture, support organizational growth, and help leaders navigate people-related challenges. 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The selected candidate should expect to be in our Seattle office when needed. \nWho You Are\n You hold a bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field\nYou have 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including strong employee relations and organizational development expertise\n\nDemonstrated experience working with HRIS platforms (required) and using HR data to drive insights and decisions\n\nExperience leveraging or implementing HR technology solutions, automation, or AI-enabled tools in HR processes\n\nAdvanced knowledge of federal compliance and state employment laws (Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, ADEA), especially in WA, OR and CA\n\nStrong consultative and influencing skills across all organizational levels\n\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including training and facilitation experience\n\nAbility to manage multiple priorities with discretion, sound judgment, and professionalism\n\nProficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nHR certification (SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR)\n10+ years of HR experience of mid-advanced general HR experience or 3+ years of direct HRBP experience\n\nExperience in a consulting or professional services environment\n\nExperience with various HRIS, ATS (Greenpoint specifically), ERP and other similar type systems\n\nExperience supporting digital transformation or HR technology initiatives\n\n What You Will Do for ESA\n Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders, aligning people strategies with business goals\nLead complex employee relations matters, including investigations, performance management, and conflict resolution\n\nProvide expert guidance on organizational development, change management, and leadership coaching\n\nPartner with leadership to drive talent planning, workforce strategy, and succession development\n\nLeverage HRIS systems, data analytics, and AI-enabled tools to track trends, inform decision-making and improve HR processes\n\nIdentify opportunities to modernize HR workflows through automation, reporting, and responsible AI adoption\n\nDeliver HR training programs (harassment prevention, interviewing skills, supervisor development, onboarding, etc.)\n\nEnsure consistent interpretation and application of HR policies and employment laws\n\nCollaborate with the HR team to enhance employee development programs and tools\n\nWhat’s Special About ESA\nJoining ESA means becoming part of a close-knit team of environmental professionals who contribute to outstanding projects, improve environmental stewardship, and advance a more sustainable and resilient future for our communities and wild places.\nAt ESA, we provide benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance (paid at 70% for you AND your family), annual allocations of company shares through our ESOP, a 401(k) plan with company match, and paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, to name a few.\nWe also provide specific programs whether you want to further your technical expertise, sharpen your business acumen, or help lead the next generation of employee-owners. We want to support you in reaching your career goals through tuition reimbursement, professional development bonuses, and attendance at conferences.\nESA has established multiple pay ranges tailored to the economic factors in the geographies in which ESA staff reside. For this position, the range is approximately as listed based on our anticipated hiring locations as noted in the above job details. Actual compensation is determined by several factors including but not limited to an individual’s related experience, education, skills, and the city in which the applicant lives. \nCA Pay Transparency Clause\n$125,000—$153,000 USD\nWho We Are \nWe are a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm who values diversity and inclusion and celebrate the differences that make each of us unique. 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