Ramaker is an award-winning architecture, engineering, and interior design firm providing service to clients nationwide. We are multidisciplinary by design, because having a diverse staff with a range of expertise challenges us to approach projects with more creativity and agility. Best of all, Ramaker is 100% employee-owned, which means we know the value of strong relationships. Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Wisconsin State Journal, Ramaker offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages and empowers employee-owners to pursue their professional goals in a collaborative and flexible work environment. Ramaker is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to maintaining a welcoming, inclusive, and mutually respectful work environment for all.

We are seeking a highly motivated Human Resources Leader to join our team. The Human Resources Leader serves as a key member of the leadership team and will work collaboratively across the organization with professionals that are passionate, dedicated, and have a sense of shared ownership about the work they do and the clients they serve. This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer.

This position can be remote but will need to report to our offices in Sauk City and Madison, WI occasionally. Offers for this position are contingent upon a pre-employment background check, drug screen, and employment and education verification.

Some of the key responsibilities include:

• Develop a Human Resource strategy that promotes a strong employee-ownership culture
• Develop, implement, and communicate personnel policies and procedures that reinforce our employee-ownership culture, and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Maintain knowledge of and ensure organization's compliance with state and federal labor laws and regulations
• Oversee benefit administration including annual re-evaluation of policies and recommendations for improvement
• Create and maintain a compensation program based on market research and best practices
• Effectively address and resolve employee complaints and concerns, including providing guidance to supervisors
• Develop and implement a robust recruitment strategy to support the growth and success of the company
• Develop and manage a performance and talent management process that drives high performance and productivity
• Create learning and development programs that provide career development opportunities for employees
• Design and implement creative employee engagement and retention strategies
• Maintain an annual plan and calendar that includes key initiatives and deadlines. Provide regular updates to executive management on current issues and progress on projects

Our ideal candidate would have:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field
• SHRM - CP and/or PHR Certification is preferred
• 8+ years human resource management experience. Preferred experience in a professional services setting
• Ability to listen effectively and address situations with a high level of emotional intelligence, solid judgement, and confidentiality is required
• Experience in a multi-state employer environment is preferred
• Experience managing in office, hybrid, and remote cultures is preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Ability to effectively build rapport with employees
• Experience leading and managing an HR team
• Someone who is self-starting and enjoys both shaping the direction as well as doing the work
• Ability to effectively prioritize, work independently, work on many matters simultaneously, and demonstrate organizational skills
• Ability to study HR trends, address new and unique HR situations and provide innovative solutions
• Ability to effectively gather ideas from thought leaders, identify the best path forward, and bring the recommendation to the leadership team

If you are passionate about cultivating a workplace that fosters a sense of ownership, professional excellence, collaboration, commitment, and flexibility, and then you should consider exploring this opportunity! In exchange for your talents, we offer a collaborative, supportive, and growth minded environment. There is opportunity for everyone on our team to contribute. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and a flexible work schedule.