DIRECTOR, PEOPLE AND CULTURE (HR BUSINESS PARTNER)

OverviewAbout Suffolk: Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates and invests. Suffolk is an end-to-end business that provides value throughout the entire project lifecycle by leveraging its core construction management services with vertical service lines that include real estate capital investment, design, self-perform construction services, technology start-up investment (Suffolk Technologies) and innovation research/development.Suffolk – America’s Contractor – is a national company with more than $5.0 billion in annual revenue, 2,600 employees, and main offices in Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego. Suffolk manages some of the most complex, sophisticated projects in the country, serving clients in every major industry sector, including healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, transportation/aviation, government, mission critical and commercial. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR’s list of “Top CM-at-Risk Contractors.” For more information, visit  and follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.The Role:This role will serve as the strategic partner to our Northern California Operations Leadership team supporting the areas of performance, development, and engagement.Additionally, the Director, Human Resources Business Partner, ensures we have increased focus and commitment to the employee experience, project standards, engagement, retention, and high-performance culture that embodies Suffolk’s core values.ResponsibilitiesServe as a strategic partner to the senior leadership team and build strong relationships with our field operations teams, effectively using influence and negotiation strategies to secure support from stakeholders of key initiatives.Be a trusted advisor, coaching operational leadership on leadership effectiveness and team performance.Drive and execute the annual Performance Management and Talent Review process within the region.Support the annual and quarterly compensation planning process in partnership with our compensation team and regional leadership.In line with Suffolk’s vision and strategic priorities, drive employee engagement through the entire employment life cycle. This includes supporting the Engagement survey process, conducting new hire check-ins and stay interviews, and exit interviews. Use insights to support managers in enhancing and improving the employee experience.Provide guidance and support on employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and investigations. Ensure compliance with company policy, labor laws and regulations, working with legal teams as necessary.Lead and manage change across client groups to influence organizational culture. Implement change programs as business needs dictate.Utilize HR data and analytics to identify trends, insights, and opportunities for improvement. Prepare reports and presentations for senior leaders, highlighting key HR metrics and recommending action plans.Be a DE&I champion for the region in partnership with the DE&I team.In partnership with the learning & development team, identify training needs, drive professional development initiatives, and ensure compliance with mandatory training.In collaboration with Talent Acquisition, source, screen and hire qualified candidates for Northern California operations.In partnership with Talent Acquisition, manage talent pipeline, conduct interviews and coordinate offers and onboarding.Perform other related duties as assigned.Qualifications10+ years of successful business partnership, with proven success in linking HR strategies to the businessAbility to manage enterprise-wide projects/initiatives independentlyExperience in working effectively across all levels of an organizationHands-on approach willing to roll up sleeves to deliver resultsSuccessful implementation of operational and strategic programs and processes across a dispersed regionAbility to assess an organization, identify gaps, and develop solutionsPossess strong influencing and interpersonal skills, particularly in a high performing work environmentCritical Competencies for Success: Relationship Building / Influencing: Demonstrate effective and appropriate influencing skills with senior management/partners, combining strategic HR knowledge with deep organizational understanding. Build strong relationships with solid trust and mutual respect as the foundation. Leverage strong judgment skills to make decisions. Instinctively know when and how to introduce change so that it is broadly accepted and institutionalized.Strong Intellect: Ability to combine analytical reasoning, creativity, and judgment. Quick study, handle complex matters and have multiple initiatives going on simultaneously. Able to deal effectively with strategic issues and tactical operational details.Highly Ethical: Can be trusted to do only the “right thing” for our associates and key stakeholders. Follows a balanced approach without compromising integrity.Values and Leadership: Demonstrates alignment to our Values.Results Oriented: Energetic, resourceful, strong service orientation, and a positive can-do attitude. Fully committed to the job and delivering outstanding work. Never satisfied with the status-quo, continually striving for excellence. Enjoys working hands-on.Change Agent: Comfortable designing for the future while managing day-to-day HR matters. Able to anticipate risks and propose practical plans to mitigate them. Appreciates HR’s impact and how HR is an integral part of the company’s business strategy.Low Ego: Puts needs of the business ahead of themself. Operates in a transparent fashion without a personal agenda.Self-starter: Able to challenge the status quo sensitively and constructively. Intellectually agile, self-confident, and highly articulate.San Fran Pay Range: Our good faith estimate of the compensation range for this opportunity is a base salary of $164,000-$215,000. Individual pay decisions will vary based upon the experience and qualifications of the applicant. This range is based upon San Fran market rates and determined by considering many factors such as external market salary survey data, internal data for comparable roles, and the operational and budgetary objectives of the company. Suffolk also offers a comprehensive benefits package as part of its overall compensation strategy.  Working ConditionsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stands; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking.EEO StatementSuffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law.  This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment.  Suffolk will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at Suffolk, or anyone working on behalf of Suffolk.Job SummaryID: 2024-7895Job Location : Location: US-CA-San FranciscoType: Regular Full-TimeCategory/Department: HRBP