Director of People & Culture (HR) Position Available In Onondaga, New York

Director of People & Culture (HR) C&S Companies United States, York, Syracuse Jun 18, 2025
Description At C&S Companies, we believe work environment, culture, and the opportunity to learn and grow are key elements when considering a new job. We are just the right size to provide the resources and support you need without the burdensome bureaucracy of a large corporate environment. To that end, we foster a family-friendly and supportive workplace; collaborative and employee-focused with an emphasis on quality, integrity, trust, fun, and accountability. We promote personal and professional growth by cultivating and sustaining a safe, inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels a sense of belonging. By encouraging employees to bring their whole selves to work, we create a diverse and equitable environment where all our voices are heard. Position Overview Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this position acts as the architect for talent strategy and corporate-culture initiatives for the C&S Companies. The purpose of the role is to maximize human potential through data-driven strategies that attract and develop a world-class team, support the next generation of leaders and enable sustainable growth. In addition to the typical administrative HR functions, the Director of People & Culture is responsible for organizational design, the implementation of learning and development programs, executive coaching and development, and more. The position is both tactical and strategic. The administrative functions like onboarding, compensation, compliance and regulations are an essential part of HR. However, there also needs to be strategic direction, and a focus on the business objectives as well as the processes and policies around attracting and retaining the best people. Position Responsibilities Essential duties and responsibilities include the following however, additional duties may be assigned by the CEO at any time: Think strategically about employee recruiting, hiring, and retention
Optimize the use of people analytics software to manage talent
Lead the People & Culture team and align team capacity commensurate with the needs of the enterprise.
Drive strategic partnership between People & Culture and the business.
Coordinate, organize and participate in leadership training
Work to refine and improve compensation frameworks
Work with Leadership to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion programs
Provide strategy and oversight of the administration of our compensation, benefits, and HRIS system
Coordinate with General Counsel to advise the leadership team on relevant compliance and employment law and introduce best practices to protect the organization
Develop and implement effective technical and soft skills training programs for employees
Harness the existing culture and values when building out internal people-related policies while devising new ways to reinforce and improve upon the culture
Manage talent initiatives from recruiting and onboarding to employee retention and off boarding
Identify and measure organizational KPIs for our team
Collaborate with Talent Manager to refine and fine-tune performance evaluation and feedback tools
Evaluate and manage all HR-related third-party vendors and partners Skills/Education/Experience BA in HR or related field, MA in HR or related field, Advanced degree in HR related field and associated certification (e.g. SHRM) preferred.
10 – 15 years of progressively more responsible positions in HR, preferably in the professional services or other similar industry.
Understand the importance of HR analytics, ability to understand HR data and translate them into organizational goals. A forward thinking approach to automation and leveraging data analytics is critical to improve our efficient
Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulations.
Proven experience in talent acquisition, including sourcing and interviewing.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement HR policies and programs.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities Estimated Compensation Range and Benefits $125,000 – $165,000/year•Actual compensation may vary based on related work experience, geographical location and market conditions, education/training, certifications, and other credentials, as well as applicable knowledge and skills. Learn about our comprehensive Benefits

WHO WE ARE

C&S Companies is a national planning, design, and construction firm with more than 600 employees and growing. For more than 50 years we have been delivering critical infrastructure design, planning and construction services in aviation, civil/site infrastructure, construction and program management, construction/design-build, energy, environmental, facilities, architecture, planning, sustainability, and transportation. We have offices throughout York State, California, Florida, Michigan, Arizona, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Washington, and Kentucky. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
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