Senior People & Culture Operations Partner

Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc.

. Serve as a trusted People & Culture partner to assigned field and corporate leaders .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeAtlanta • United StatesSenior💰 $86,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in employee relations, performance management, and talent development while effectively partnering with leaders to align people strategies with organizational goals. Proficient in utilizing HRIS systems and data analysis to drive workforce trends and enhance employee engagement.

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5+ Years Of HR ExperienceEmployee Relations ManagementPerformance ManagementHRIS Systems ProficiencySHRM-CP Certification

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Hard Skills

Employee ManagementPerformance Improvement PlansWorkplace PracticesWorkforce Data AnalysisOrganizational EffectivenessSuccession PlanningOnboarding ProcessesCompliance KnowledgePerformance ReviewsConflict Resolution

Soft Skills

CoachingEffective CommunicationTrust BuildingSound JudgmentDiscretion

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeHRIS Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

SHRM-CPSHRM-SCPPHRSPHR

Industry Keywords

People & CultureOrganizational DevelopmentEmployee EngagementTalent ManagementWorkforce Trends

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a trusted People & Culture partner to assigned field and corporate leaders
Coach leaders and managers on employee management, communication, performance, accountability, organizational effectiveness, and workplace practices
Manage employee relations matters, including performance concerns, conduct, attendance, conflict, investigations, corrective action, and sensitive employee issues
Partner with leaders on goal setting, performance reviews, performance improvement plans, and team member development
Support organizational structure changes, promotions, transfers, reorganizations, and succession considerations
Identify workforce trends and risks through feedback, people data, turnover analysis, and business observations
Support talent management and development initiatives, including succession planning, career development, leadership development, and retention strategies
Drive employee engagement and experience initiatives
Provide guidance on company policies, benefits, leave, compensation, payroll, P&C processes, and employee questions
Support onboarding, employee changes, promotions, transfers, separations, documentation, and HRIS transactions
Ensure consistent application of company policies and practices
Escalate complex, sensitive, or high-risk matters to P&C leadership and appropriate partners
Support field-based teams and locations with an accessible P&C presence
Develop and maintain P&C resources, SOPs, manager guidance, communications, and process improvements
Maintain knowledge of employment practices and applicable regulations
Support compliance, reporting, audits, and other People & Culture initiatives
Partner with People & Culture Center of Excellence teams, Talent, and internal stakeholders to deliver a consistent team member experience

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field preferred and/or years of experience
5+ years of progressive HR/People & Culture experience
Demonstrated experience in an HR generalist or HR business partner capacity
Strong experience supporting employee relations and performance management
Experience partnering directly with managers and senior leaders
Experience supporting corporate and operational, field, construction, engineering, or project-based environments preferred
Working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
Experience with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred
Ability to connect people strategies to organizational needs
Sound judgment, consistency, and discretion when handling sensitive employee matters
Ability to coach managers and communicate effectively with team members at all levels
Ability to establish trust and credibility with field teams, corporate teams, managers, and senior leaders
Ability to evaluate complex situations, identify root causes, and develop practical solutions
Understanding of workforce impacts on operations, productivity, cost, risk, and organizational performance
Ability to balance strategic priorities with hands-on People and Culture responsibilities
Ability to use people and workforce data to identify trends and make informed recommendations
Ability to work effectively across P&C and with cross-functional partners

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage; deductible could be covered 100% through Garner Health
Company Sponsored Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Voluntary Coverages
Discounted Gym Membership
Competitive Base Salary
401(k) Retirement Plan
Professional Development Incentives, including bonuses for earning your P.E. License
Milhouse University cross-functional training
PDH credits for applicable training towards professional engineering licenses
Employee Education & Development Program
Tuition assistance
Generous PTO
Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Year of diapers covered
Extracurricular Sports Teams, including summer Volleyball and Softball squads
Employee Recognition Program
Employee Referral Bonus
Transit Benefits Program
Charitable Events and Activities through Milhouse Charities