Human Resources Manager

Company Description

Job Location: Fargo, ND

HEI is a full-service civil engineering, surveying, environmental, and technology solutions consulting firm with multiple locations throughout the Midwest. The HR Manager with partner with the leadership team to understand and execute the organization’s human resource strategy. They will lead and direct the functions of the HR department related to recruitment and talent acquisition, training and talent development, and employee relations.

Job Description

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Leads and executes the organization’s talent strategy as it relates to current and future needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning. Audits career progression and transition labor categories as necessary.
• Partner with office managers and sector leaders to develop creative sourcing strategies and build strong candidate pipelines.
• Plan and lead college career fairs, including logistics, collateral preparation, booth setup, and staffing.
• Provide an exceptional candidate experience through timely, transparent communication.
• Collaborate with Marketing on employment branding initiatives to strengthen HEI’s presence in the talent marketplace.
• Track, analyze, and report recruiting metrics to optimize hiring outcomes.
• Analyzes trends in compensation and benefits; researches and proposes competitive pay programs to ensure the organization can attract and retain top talent.

Training & Talent Development

• Work with HR team members, leaders, and subject matter experts to identify employee development needs and organization-wide learning initiatives.
• Design, implement, and sustain training programs using classroom and virtual learning formats.
• Creates learning and development programs to provide internal development opportunities for employees, including leadership development.

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Build strong, consultative relationships with employees and leaders across the organization.
• Support employee retention efforts by contributing to development plans and engagement strategies.
• Maintain strict confidentiality while addressing employee concerns, providing guidance, and supporting positive employee relations practices.
• Promote consistency, fairness, and alignment with organizational policies and culture.

Other HR Responsibilities

• Assist with broader HR projects, initiatives, and responsibilities as assigned to support overall department goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in human resources, business administration or related field (or equivalent experience).
• HR Certification a plus (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP).
• 5+ years of experience in recruitment, training, employee relations, or combined HR functions preferred.
• Demonstrated success using sourcing tools and strategies to proactively build candidate pipelines.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills; ability to communicate professionally across all levels.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Positive teamwork orientation; self-motivated and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with confidential information with discretion.
• Working Genius Certification preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License and good driving record.

Additional Information

As part of our talented staff, you will enjoy competitive pay, significant annual bonuses, paid health, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, generous 401(k) match, access to HSA & FSAs, flexible schedules, annual HEI logo wear, plus more.

Additionally, view our careers page to read about HEI being selected as one of the ENR top 500 design firms and as one of the PB 50 best places to work for several years in a row!

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability