Greenprint Partners is seeking a Manager, People & Culture based in Chicago, IL to join the Greenprint team. The Manager will support our COO in strategically managing all aspects of human resources to foster a positive and inclusive work environment. The ideal candidate is an experienced HR professional with a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging; a desire to foster a culture of collaboration, transparency and continuous learning; and a drive to attract, retain and develop talented staff.

 

Who we are

Greenprint Partners is a women-owned and led planning and civil engineering firm that believes every community deserves to be served by infrastructure that is sustainable, resilient and equitable. Headquartered in Chicago, our team of mission-driven planners, civil engineers and community engagement professionals support climate resilient, equitable infrastructure development from the earliest planning phases through design, construction and long-term maintenance. We also leverage our on-the-ground experience to provide technical assistance to our municipal partners, helping them equitably scale investments in sustainable water and transportation infrastructure while sharing insights and best practices with industry peers. Learn more about our services and approach at www.greenprintpartners.com. 

 

Working in the field of infrastructure and design, we recognize the historic inequities that have been designed into the fabric of our cities and are committed to doing our part in changing the status quo. Creating more equitable communities and drawing upon the strength in diversity is a core part of our work at Greenprint Partners both internally and externally. We believe our work is best fulfilled when our workplace reflects a diversity of perspectives and lived experiences in regards to race, ethnicity, economic circumstance, religion, gender and ability. We have an enduring and evolving commitment to inclusion in our organization’s culture, values and behaviors to ensure that all of our team members’ voices are heard and respected. We encourage people with lived experiences and diverse perspectives and identities to apply including people of color, people from working class backgrounds, people with disabilities, women and people who hold LGBTQIA+ identities.

 

Greenprint Partners is proud to be a certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) and a certified B Corporation.  

 

Role

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

 

  • Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the organization’s mission and goals

  • Manage recruitment efforts, from job posting to candidate selection, ensuring a diverse and qualified workforce

  • Manage comprehensive onboarding programs to integrate new hires seamlessly into the organization

  • Manage the day-to-day HR operations, including but not limited to payroll administration, benefits management and employee records maintenance

  • Continuously assess and improve HR processes for efficiency and effectiveness

  • Foster an inclusive workplace culture by championing diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that promote a sense of belonging for all employees

  • Work closely with leadership to embed inclusive leadership practices that empower and support a diverse workforce, fostering a culture of respect and collaboration

  • Cultivate a positive and inclusive work environment through effective employee relations practices

  • Address employee concerns, conduct investigations and implement conflict resolution strategies as needed

  • Oversee performance management processes and maintain job grades and salary ranges

  • Provide guidance on performance improvement plans and professional development opportunities

  • Ensure compliance with federal, state and local employment laws and regulations

  • Manage training and development programs to enhance employees’ skills and knowledge

  • Foster a culture of continuous learning and career growth within the organization

  • Ensure we maintain a productive and enjoyable work environment when staff work from the office.

 

Desired Experience and Characteristics

  • At least 5 years experience in Human Resources

  • Proven experience as an HR professional; preference for experience in the professional services sector

  • Knowledge of HR functions, employment laws and best practices

  • Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously, meet deadlines and work effectively both independently and in a team

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate at all organizational levels

  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging

  • Strategic mindset with the ability to align HR initiatives with organizational goals

  • Commitment to the Greenprint mission of delivering sustainable infrastructure that is shaped by the priorities of the communities it serves.



Compensation & Benefits

The base salary for this position will be based on qualifications and years of professional experience and ranges from $80,000–$95,000. In addition to base salary, all Greenprint staff participate in our annual bonus program.

 

Greenprint offers a competitive benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance benefits; 401K plan with company contribution; flexible PTO; paid parental leave; tuition reimbursement; pre-tax transit benefits; and 12 company holidays.

 

About Working at Greenprint Partners

Greenprint Partners offers a flexible, fast-paced, demanding and fun work environment. We find that the people who thrive here are “doers” who enjoy taking ownership of their projects and working as a team to strategize, iterate and execute quickly. We believe strongly that we’re in it together, and we see each new team member as a long-term investment in our shared future. Successful Greenprint employees are empathetic listeners and collaborators that are excited to use their professional skills to make a direct impact on people and the environment. We are proud of our company values:

 

  • We are driven by mission,

  • We pursue shared prosperity,

  • We go big,

  • We think holistically,

  • We succeed and fail as a team, and

  • Diverse viewpoints matter. 

 

We are deeply committed to investing holistically in the personal and professional development of all our staff as well as maintaining a positive and fun work culture. This includes:

  • Funding for continuing education and memberships in professional networks;

  • Regular diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging training that empowers our team to be equity practitioners both internally and externally;

  • Monthly all staff meetings that foster information sharing, connection and continuous learning;

  • Team building activities that engage both in-person and remote staff;

  • Annual staff culture and engagement surveys;

  • An annual all-staff retreat.

 

We seek to foster a flexible and self-directed work environment that is accommodating of our team’s individual circumstances while staying attuned to meeting the professional expectations of our team, clients, project partners and community partners. Greenprint maintains a consulting industry standard 40-hour work week, but offers flexible working hours and a flexible PTO policy, built on a culture of proactive communication with supportive managers and team members.

 

We celebrate the many perspectives and lived experiences our growing team brings to our internal culture and our external engagement with clients, partners and community members, and are actively engaging our entire staff in co-creating our always evolving culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We acknowledge and welcome our staff members who hold many different identities, both visible and invisible. We are proud to be a team that is majority women, and includes members with diverse racial, ethnic and immigrant identities, religious and political beliefs, generational perspectives, LGBTQIA+ identities, disabilities, and first generation educational experiences.

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