At ANS, we’re not just a consulting engineering firm—we’re a team of trailblazers shaping the future of multi-disciplinary engineering. We’ve been voted Best Places to Work, ranked in the Top 10 the Hottest Firm in the US by Zweig Reports, and in the Top 250 for the 2024 Inc. 5,000 for our 1,748% 3-Year Growth. Our team is dynamic, energetic, and allergic to bureaucracy in our goal to solve problems and get things done. We’re data and metric driven, and we frequently question the “why” to build better processes.
Position Overview
ANS is seeking a versatile Senior Manager, HR Business Partner (HRBP) to serve as a strategic partner to business leaders and a hands-on operator for core HR work. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, this person will help scale our people practices across a multi-office, multi-discipline environment (including field and project-based teams), and will be a key leader in strengthening manager capability, performance, retention, and culture.
This is a great fit for someone who loves variety you can zoom out to shape programs and zoom in to make sure the fundamentals (including payroll and people processes) run smoothly.
What you’ll do
Compensation
• Support and enhance compensation programs, including benchmarking, job evaluations, and pay structure maintenance
• Partner on the design and execution of annual merit and bonus cycles, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Analyze market data and internal trends to provide insights and recommendations
• Maintain compensation documentation and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Process and audit compensation changes in HR systems
Benefits
• Administer day-to-day benefits programs including 401k/retirement plans, ensuring a high level of service and accuracy
• Lead open enrollment execution, including coordination, communication, and system readiness
• Manage leave of absence processes (FMLA, ADA, state leaves) in a compliant and timely manner
• Partner with brokers and vendors to support benefits offerings and resolve issues
• Monitor market trends and support benefits benchmarking efforts
HR Operations & HRIS
• Own HR data integrity, audits, and reporting processes
• Enter new hire paperwork into HRIS and benefits systems
• Develop and deliver recurring and ad hoc HR reports, dashboards, and metrics
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and scalability
• Ensure accurate and timely employee data management within HR systems (SuitePeople, ADP)
• Partner cross-functionally to streamline workflows and improve the employee experience
Compliance, HR Administration & Cross-Training
• Maintain employee records in compliance with legal and company requirements
• Support compliance reporting (e.g., EEO-1, audits, and other regulatory needs)
• Ensure HR processes align with federal, state, and local regulations
• Act as back-up for payroll to cover vacation, absences, etc.
What success looks like (first 6- 12 months)
Quickly develops a strong understanding of current processes and identifies opportunities to improve and scale
Delivers accurate, timely execution of compensation and benefits programs with minimal errors
Builds trust with managers and colleagues by providing clear guidance and responsive support
Improves reporting accuracy, accessibility, and usefulness for decision-making
Implements process improvements that increase efficiency and enhance the employee experience
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree required
• 5+ years of experience in HR operations, total rewards, or related functions
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and identify trends
• Customer-focused approach with strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth environments
• Proficiency in HR systems (SuitePeople, ADP Workforce Now) and Microsoft Office
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in professional services, engineering, construction, or project-based environments
• Multi-state HR experience supporting distributed teams
• Experience supporting a blended workforce (office and field employees, multiple pay types)
• M&A integration or rapid growth experience
• SHRM-CP or HRCI certification
Why Join ANS?
Opportunity to work on impactful projects in a growing company.
Collaborative and supportive team culture.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Career growth opportunities within the company.
If you are a motivated Senior HRBP and a passion for helping a company grow, we encourage you to apply!
Location
Flexible within the U.S. with periodic travel to offices/sites as needed.