Human Resources Manager (11243)

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 Manager to join our West region team. This position will be based in our San Francisco office and will support our San Francisco, Sacramento, and Portland offices.

Working with us, you will:

• Manage overall HR strategies including compensation, benefits, HRIS, employee relations, management, EEO compliance, recruitment, organizational development, staffing plans, and operating budgets for the local team.


• Provide guidance and counsel to managers and employees to ensure consistent application and integration of policies, procedures and practices to ensure compliance with firm policies and regulations.


• Manage specific HR projects as well as participate in functional and cross-functional initiatives.


• Manage payroll, benefits, and administrative areas of HR for local office.


• Lead the professional development process and ensure development coaches and employees participate at expected levels. Coach staff on individual professional development.


• Support firmwide initiatives including the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures.

An ideal candidate has:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business or related field and 7 or more years progressive HR generalist experience.


• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP and/or SHRM-SCP, preferred.


• Working knowledge of federal, state and local employment laws and statutes.


• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities along with mentorship, leadership, organization and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate across all levels of the company.


• Proficiency in HRIS system maintenance and file management in a professional setting; Microsoft Office and strong computer literacy is required.


• Strong working knowledge of UltiPro and talent management software applications.

SmithGroup's competitive compensation and benefit package is designed meet the needs of a diverse staff. The anticipated salary range for this position is $103,000 to $129,000 annually, at the time of posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the anticipated salary range for this position. Additionally, an employee in this position is eligible for a performance-based bonus on an annual basis. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We provide an opportunity to invest in your future through our 401(k) program with employer matching and a continuing education reimbursement. We offer 3 weeks of paid time off within the first year of employment, with the option of purchasing additional time off, 8 paid federal holidays, and parental leave benefits. SmithGroup also promotes a healthy work/life balance for our staff which includes an alternative work schedule that provides employees with an additional 15 days off per year (usually Fridays), as well as hybrid work options that give our team the flexibility to work within our vibrant office culture or remotely, as needed. 

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.