Director of Human Resources at Atkins Nuclear Secured, LLC in Lexington, Kentucky

Job Description:

Job Description

Why join us?  

It’s an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of making sure that our clients and employees, feel this purpose every day. AtkinsRéalis is proud of our company culture that promotes, diversity, equity and inclusion. Our company ethos include collaboration through the connection of people, data and technology. We are a global firm, who leverages having employees located throughout the world, creating valuable partnerships and doing our part to make this planet and its people, thrive.  We need energetic, passionate and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRéalis! 

We are seeking a Director of Human Resources, to work out of our Lexington, KY office.

About Us  

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.                                                                  

How will you contribute to the team?  

• Provides guidance and leadership to the project in the implementation of all human resources (HR) policies and processes that support company and project objectives.




• Serves as a resource to support and advise business leaders regarding decisions affecting the employee population. Is accessible to employees in order to support their needs and to create a positive and safe working environment.




• As the most senior HR representative, provides leadership to all managers acting with the upmost integrity to execute HR strategies to support employee experience, project success, ED&I, and other cultural and strategic objectives.




• Manages a team of HR professionals supporting labor relations, compensation and benefits, recruitment, workforce planning, and employee relations.




• Establishes HR practices and recommends necessary changes to project management to enhance HR function capabilities and effectiveness.




• Monitors and provides guidance to management and employees regarding compliance with federal and state regulations and company policies and procedures.




• Addresses and/or assists management in resolving performance and employee relations issues, charges, or complaints in a timely manner.




• Functions as an effective change agent and advocates for continuous improvement that supports both business and employees.




• Manages employee onboarding and employee termination processes.




• Uses analysis and creative problem-solving skills to research and analyze HR issues and problems, make recommendations to management and lead the implementation of resolutions.




• Maintains expertise through continued learning in the areas of HR, labor relations, policies, laws and regulations.




• Acts as a liaison between the company and employees by communicating corporate policies and initiatives to employees.




• Understands, complies with and assists management in holding all employees accountable to all policies and procedures.




• Manages project Employee Concerns Program in accordance with customer requirements.




• Communicates directly with management and employees to ensure accurate levels of support are provided.




• Collaborates with recruiters and hiring managers to ensure project staffing needs are achieved.




• Facilitates companywide HR training as needed.




• Manages, and reports on, HR related special projects.




• Performs other duties as assigned.

What will you contribute?  

• Bachelor's degree required in HR or a related business field.




• A minimum of 15 years of HR experience.




• A minimum of 10 years of management experience.




• Experience in the following functional areas: recruitment, employment law, labor relations, employee and leadership development, training, and benefits and compensation.




• Ability to effectively communicate policies, procedures and other information to both employees and management.




• Successful work experience and knowledge in the following functional areas: Recruitment; Employment Law; Labor Relations; Employee and Leadership Development; Training; Benefits and Compensation.




• Ability to analyze data, recognize HR/employee trends and make appropriate recommendations based on the data.




• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive employee and business matters.




• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to share ideas and communicate feedback in a positive manner.




• Experience in government contracting preferred.




• Experience supporting complex projects preferred.




• Professional in Human Resources (PHR), SHRM-CP or other HR related certification.




• Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) or SHRM-SCP preferred.




• Must be a U.S citizen in order to be considered.

What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:  

AtkinsRéalis realizes that health, mental and financial wellbeing, are all equally needed to achieve balance in life. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package that help our employees have peace of mind in and outside of work.  Our benefit offerings address all of the areas that are part of living a healthy life.   

We recognize that what is important to people, continues to change. Some of our other benefits to ensure our employees feel supported, include continuing to offer health and dental coverage for domestic partners and a full list below. Our culture is one of providing support and training for our employees to thrive. We offer learning and development programs, training, career pathing opportunities, and a tuition reimbursement plan. At AtkinsRéalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes: 

• Competitive salary 




• Flexible work schedules




• Group Insurance 




• Paid Family Leave  




• Two Floating Holidays 




• Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity) 




• Pet Insurance  




• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match 




• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 




• Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program 




• An inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups centered around women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals. 




• A Foundation that is employee-funded with a 2-to-1 match from the company providing STEAM education for minorities from K-12 to college 

If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!  

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace.  EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disability. 

Please review AtkinsRéalis Equal Opportunity Statement here: 

https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/equal-opportunities-statement 

AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy and are committed to protecting your privacy.  Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data. 

By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.   

Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates must go through a drug screen test and background check. AtkinsRéalis is a federal contractor which mandates a satisfactory background screening report and drug test that supersedes state laws. 

Note to staffing and direct hire agencies: 

In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.  https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/recruitment-agencies 

Worker Type

Job Type

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.