About the role
Woodard & Curran is an employee-owned engineering, science, and operations firm dedicated to clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture that supports professional growth, flexibility, and meaningful work, empowering our employees to make a lasting impact on our clients, communities, and the planet. What are we looking for?At Woodard & Curran, our people are our greatest strength, and we're looking for a Talent Management Partner who is passionate about helping employees, leaders, and organizations thrive. This is more than a traditional HR role. As a trusted advisor to business leaders, you'll play a critical role in shaping talent strategy, strengthening leadership capability, driving organizational effectiveness, and creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll partner with leaders to solve complex people challenges, develop high-performing teams, and translate business priorities into impactful talent solutions that support both employee growth and business success. We're seeking a strategic, relationship-focused HR professional who enjoys coaching leaders, leveraging workforce insights, navigating complex employee situations, and influencing positive change across the organization. What's in it for you? At Woodard & Curran, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the people who make our mission possible. You'll work alongside collaborative leaders and HR professionals who are committed to developing talent, supporting career growth, and fostering an engaging, inclusive workplace culture. In this role, you'll help shape the future of our workforce while supporting projects that improve critical infrastructure, protect the environment, and strengthen communities across the country. If you're energized by building strong teams, developing leaders, and driving organizational success, you'll find both purpose and opportunity here. Join a company where your work influences not only the employee experience, but also the communities we serve every day. Hybrid/Remote/Office Remote Location: Flexible within Woodard & Curran service areas Travel: Periodic travel to support business partners, team meetings, and company initiatives. What you will be doing at Woodard & Curran Serve as the primary HR partner for assigned business groups, providing strategic and day-to-day talent support. Partner with leaders on workforce planning, organizational design, succession planning, and talent development strategies. Coach leaders on performance management, employee development, team effectiveness, and leadership practices. Identify talent risks and opportunities through workforce analytics, engagement data, and business insights. Support talent review processes, development planning, and succession planning initiatives. Partner with Employee Relations on investigations, performance interventions, and complex employee matters. Implement enterprise talent programs and people initiatives within assigned business areas. Guide leaders through organizational change and workforce transitions. Help leaders interpret workforce metrics and translate insights into action plans that improve performance and engagement. Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on people-related matters. Partner with HR Centers of Excellence, including Employee Relations, Learning & Development, Compensation, and HRIS, to deliver integrated talent solutions. What will you need to succeed? Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including experience as an HR Business Partner, Talent Partner, or HR Generalist supporting leaders in complex organizations. Demonstrated experience in workforce planning, talent management, performance management, and organizational effectiveness. Proven ability to coach and influence leaders while building strong, trusted relationships. Strong business acumen with the ability to align talent strategies to business goals. Knowledge of employment law, employee relations practices, and HR best practices. Experience partnering across HR Centers of Excellence to deliver people solutions. Strong analytical skills with experience leveraging workforce data and HR systems to support decision-making. Excellent communication, consulting, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills. Ability to manage sensitive situations with professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion. Experience working effectively in a collaborative, matrixed environment. Preferred Qualifications PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification. Experience supporting professional services, engineering, environmental, consulting, or similarly complex organizations. Experience with Workday or comparable HR technology platforms.