Human Resources Coordinator

Join us to work together to shape the future of Buro Happold!

We are seeking a Human Resources Coordinator to join our collaborative Human Resources team. This position is hybrid and will be based in New York.

Our Human Resources team is dynamic, client-focused, and outcome-driven. We thrive on challenge, adapt quickly to business needs, and work closely with colleagues at all levels to help them reach their full potential.

Here at Buro Happold, expect the exceptional. 

From the projects you will work on to the clients we work with. From career-defining opportunities to an inclusive and diverse practice where we all contribute to a more equitable world. From our reputation to our relationships. Wherever your Buro Happold career takes you, it’ll be anything but ordinary.

Your next role

Some of the day-to-day duties you could take on as HR Coordinator at Buro Happold include:

HR Business Partner Team:

• Perform HR administrative tasks to support the US HR team
• Assist with ongoing HR projects and initiatives
• Maintain filing for I-9’s and online personnel records for all US employees
• Work closely with the appropriate line managers and Business Services teams to ensure a smooth orientation for new hires
• Manage onboarding communications and process new hire paperwork
• Draft Employee change letters and employment verifications
• Complete HR-related purchase orders
• Support management of cross-team SharePoint lists 
• Create HR presentations and communications
• Manage business-facing US HR SharePoint site
• Manage internal US HR team SharePoint site
• Support with tracking and auditing mandatory harassment prevention training 

Talent Acquisition:

• Perform recruitment-related administrative tasks to support the team
• Update job description to align with our global EVP template
• Support our Campus Recruiter with posting open roles to multiple university job portals
• Review resumes and conduct phone screens for entry level roles
• Schedule candidate interviews 
• Update Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Perform background checks using a third party provider
• Ad hoc projects as needed 

Learning & Development:

• Support Learning and Development initiatives within the US
• Manage and review required training reporting to track and take action on incompletes
  1. Assist with communications and scheduling for learning program
  2. Track and report attendance
  3. Administer post-program evaluations 
  4. Organize Buro Happold University speakers and manage AIA certified topics 
• Manage and review required training reporting to track and take action on incompletes

Your skills and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• An interest in Human Resources
• Strong organization skills
• Excellent attention to detail and impeccable time management skills, with a passion for efficiency and quality
• Professional attitude within a busy environment
• A proactive and consultative approach
• Familiarity with working in a role wearing many hats and juggling a large number of responsibilities
• Confident user of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Technical efficiency using SharePoint, AI (Chat GPT, Copilot) and Power Automate a plus
• Experience working with an HRIS database and ATS beneficial
• Basic understanding/experience of employment law (Labor, federal, state) beneficial 

What we offer you

• Salary range of $66,000 - $72,000 plus paid overtime. This will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience 
• Generous benefits package
• Annual discretionary bonus

• Generous PTO (4 weeks) in addition to 10 paid holidays
• 401k with company match
• Hybrid working & summer hours 
• Reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees 
• Connection to global network of experts on the forefront of industry initiatives 
• Access to wide ranging learning and development opportunities 
• Be a part of supporting our diverse company culture through open engagement with our Young Employees Forum, Diversity and Inclusion Forum, Buro Happold Women's Network, and/or our Black at Buro Happold Employee Resource Groups 

Ready for something a little less ordinary?

Apply now to start your career journey with us. 

A place for everyone

Buro Happold values an individual's flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of how you work and achieve balance. We welcome applications from those who are seeking flexibility in their careers.   

Our exceptional portfolio of projects is the result of the diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds, and experiences that shape us. Appreciating each other’s differences is key, we want employees to feel they don’t have to mask elements of their identity to thrive. 

We are working to change the lack of representation of marginalised groups in the built environment. We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. We have much to learn from one another. Embracing differences allows us to develop the most innovative and elegant solutions.

Please let us know if there are any adjustments we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Contact recruitment@burohappold.com so we can work with you to support you throughout your application. 

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