At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, you’ll make it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most to them - people. Jacobs is searching for a dynamic People Operations Partner to join our team in El Segundo, CA. In this role, you'll advise people leaders, operations management and colleagues on key people-related initiatives including workforce planning and talent acquisition/mobility, compensation, change management, retention, engagement, employee relations and legal challenges. You will advocate for our people when they face adversity in their work environment, collaborating with leadership to find solutions. Additionally, your attention to detail will help you impact leadership decisions and proactively identify organizational issues through reporting and metrics. You will support people leaders and operations management as they implement and enforce human resources policies and procedures to ensure consistency, compliance and risk mitigation. Responsibilities & Duties • Provide advisory and consultative services to business leaders on people-related issues. • Contribute to the development and implementation of operational unit business strategy, ensuring alignment with people strategies to achieve business goals. • Draw upon the greater HR organization to ensure that the right mix of services, expertise, and solutions are available to meet business needs. • Participate in the development of a workforce plan designed to enable the business unit to achieve its’ objectives. • Focus on providing consultative advice and solution delivery to senior line management. • Participate in the development and delivery of solutions that address the business’s biggest challenges and key priorities. • Challenge the business to ensure alignment and integration with people priorities. • Coach line managers in best-in-class people management. • Ensure effective execution of HR policies processes within the business. • Other duties may be assigned Required Skills • Business acumen: Understand the business's functions, priorities, and competitive advantage. Understand the psychology of delivering critical projects to clients and how Jacobs makes (or loses) money on projects. • Communication skills: Be able to negotiate, resolve conflicts, and communicate effectively. • Leadership: Be able to think strategically, plan, and inspire others. • Change management: Be able to build strong relationships and create a culture of change. • Critical Thinking: The ability to observe, analyze, infer, communicate, and evaluate information to solve complex issues. • Confidentiality: Be able to manage sensitive information with discretion. • Technical abilities: Have knowledge of relevant labor laws, strategic leadership, and project management. • Workplace skills: Have interpersonal communication, mentoring, and active listening skills. Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we’ll help you grow what drives you - and deliver the world’s most challenging Operations Management projects, together. #ourjacobs #bia #omfs #challengeaccepted • Bachelor's degree in human resources, or closely related field. • 3-5 years of progressive HR experience with proficiency in generalist HR functions such as employee relations, employment law, employee engagement, compensation, performance management, training and development and recruitment. • Demonstrated human resource experience with success in creating and driving effective initiatives. • Proven ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization to inspire trust and confidence among a diverse set of stakeholders. • Thorough critical thinking and problem-solving skills; demonstrated by the ability to analyze data, understand trends, and develop recommendations for action based on the analysis. • Demonstrated commitment to workforce diversity and inclusion. • Thorough critical thinking and problem-solving skills; demonstrated by the ability to analyze data, understand trends, and develop recommendations for action based on the analysis. • Ability to manage multiple projects and lead complex organizational change initiatives in a dynamic environment. • Absolute integrity, proven business acumen, knowledge of industry trends and HR best practices, superior collaboration and communications skills, as well as passion, perseverance, and creativity. Ideally, you will also have: • PHRca, SPHR credential Working Conditions & Physical Requirements The work area can involve a working environment indoors, as well as, outdoors, which could cause exposure to outdoor elements; proper environmental attire will be required. Some areas can have loud noise, active machinery, high pressure fluid systems, electrical equipment, confined spaces, heights and depths, fumes, airborne particles, noxious gases, pathogens and various chemicals. Safety is of the utmost importance. The use of appropriate safety equipment will be mandatory in these areas to prevent hazardous contact. Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, twist and bend at the waist, turn, kneel, squat, raise arms above shoulder height, grasp, reach, perform repetitive hand movements and fine coordination when preparing reports and using a computer keyboard, have vision sufficient to read computer screens, printed documents and operate office equipment, have hearing in the normal range with or without correction. In an 8-hour time period must be able to transport self across the facility, ascend and descend stair steps, lift objects up to 50 pounds from floor level to waist height, wear and use appropriate safety equipment. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand for extended periods; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs or ladders or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must periodically lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision as well as the ability to distinguish color and shades. Technical dexterity is required in performing chemical and instrumental analytical procedures. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee may be exposed to odors, silica, dust, fumes, smoke, gases, greases, oils, electrical energy, solvents and vibrations. The employee may work on slippery/uneven surfaces, around machinery with moving parts, moving objects/vehicles, and ladder/scaffolding, below ground and may be exposed to water and other liquid materials. The employee will be expected to follow the H&S Manual guidelines and wear the appropriate PPE as instructed. Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.