Human Resources Representative

SmithGroup is an award-winning, integrated design firm that blends research, data and technology with innovation and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and move us closer to a carbon-free future. Care to join us?

SmithGroup is looking for a Human Resources Representative to join our team. This position will be based in our Dallas, TX office and will support our Dallas, Denver, Houston, and Phoenix offices.

Working with us, you will:

• Perform benefits and payroll administration to include enrollment of new benefits, claims resolution, change reporting, and communicating information to employees and candidates.
• Maintain Human Resource Information System records and compile reports from database.
• Provide customer service for employees on benefits, payroll, and company policies.
• Track and screen candidate credentials, coordinate interview scheduling.
• Lead the onboarding process of new employees including coordinate and/or conduct new hire orientation, E-Verify, state new hire reporting, new hire training, and entering new hire paperwork into HRIS database.
• Develop and administer various human resources plans and procedures for all local personnel.
• Assist firmwide initiatives including the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures.
• Participate in developing department goals, objectives, and systems.
• Design, administer and maintain specific HR-related programs as needed.
• Provide employee relations counseling and serve as a coaching resource.
• Advise operational managers on HR, HR law and employee related issues.
• Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment.
  
  

An ideal candidate has:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business or related field, preferred.
• 3 - 6 years HR-related experience or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong ability to pay attention to detail and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Sensitivity towards confidential information is a must.
• The ability to set priorities, multitask and work independently.
• Proficiency in HRIS system maintenance and file management in a professional setting; Microsoft Office and strong computer literacy is required.
• Working knowledge of UltiPro and talent management software applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills and the ability to work with clients and colleagues at all levels.
  
  

SmithGroup's competitive compensation and benefit package is designed to meet the needs of a diverse staff. It includes flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 401(k), parental leave, wellbeing resources, PTO immediately available to new hires, plus 15 extra Fridays off - on top of holidays. Join us and see first-hand how these and other programs - like one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities - build culture, enhance collaboration and yield richer, more inclusive solutions.

If you are not sure that you meet all of the suggested qualifications described above, please don't leave this page. Your talents and attributes could be just what we're looking for - and we strongly encourage you to apply. If you need additional accommodations to complete the application process, please contact careers@smithgroup.com