• Senior Director of Human Resources

    Bohler Engineering (Herndon, VA)


    Overview

    Senior Director of Human Resources – Bohler

    At Bohler, we empower the ambitious to become the accomplished. We are seeking a Senior Director of Human Resources to lead and evolve our firmwide HR Business Partner (HRBP) function. This is a pivotal leadership role that blends strategy and execution to align people, performance, and business outcomes across the enterprise.

     

    As the senior-most HRBP leader, you will serve as a trusted advisor to the Chief People Officer and senior leadership, while directly managing a high-performing, geographically distributed team of HR Business Partners. You will also act as the embedded HR leader for our Operational Services Team (OST), supporting internal corporate functions.

    What You’ll Do

    + Champion and optimize a firmwide HRBP model aligned with business goals and the employee experience, inspired by Ulrich’s framework.

    + Serve as a strategic thought partner to the Chief People Officer and senior leaders on enterprise planning, people strategy, and organizational effectiveness.

    + Lead, coach, and develop a distributed team of HRBPs, fostering consistency, engagement, and impact across divisions.

    + Personally support OST leadership with hands-on guidance in performance management, organizational design, and talent planning.

    + Drive company-wide employee engagement using tools like eNPS and engagement analytics.

    + Partner with Talent Development to align leadership pipelines, career paths, and succession planning with business needs.

    + Lead HR efforts for organizational change and transitions.

    + Manage high-impact employee relations cases, particularly within OST.

    + Elevate performance management through structured routines and leader coaching.

    + Collaborate across HR to refine core processes and improve operational effectiveness.

    What You Bring

    + 15+ years of progressive HR experience, including strategic HRBP leadership and success in driving organizational growth.

    + Proven experience leading a geographically distributed HRBP team.

    + Strong business acumen and experience partnering with internal service teams (e.g., Finance, IT, Legal).

    + Demonstrated success in coaching senior leaders and resolving complex employee relations issues.

    + Expertise in influencing, cross-functional collaboration, and leading change.

    + High emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and exceptional communication skills.

    + Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s or HR certification preferred).

    + Experience across multiple HR disciplines (e.g., Talent, DEI, Total Rewards) is highly valued.

    Why Join Us

    At Bohler, we don’t just develop land—we develop people. Our unique culture, The Bohler Way, defines how we work and grow together. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of work at Bohler, influence enterprise-wide strategy, and empower teams to thrive. Join us and be part of a purpose-driven organization where your leadership will make a lasting impact. We anticipate this position will begin after Labor Day 2025, allowing time for a thoughtful and well-supported onboarding process.

     

    Why Bohler

     

    Bohler provides land development consulting and site design services to owners and developers across all commercial, institutional, and residential markets. Our team of experts works closely with top real estate professionals to identify opportunities and create successful land development projects that transform communities.

     

    The Bohler Way

     

    When driven people come together, the results are inspiring. Our unique culture, The Bohler Way, defines our values and the actions we take when we’re at our best. It positions us to deliver on our purpose and creates an environment where motivated people relentlessly pursue growth and accomplishment.

     

    We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all voices are valued.

     

    If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know—we’re happy to support you.

     

    Bohler is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.

     

    Job LocationsUS-VA-Herndon

    ID 2025-6157

    Total # of Openings Remaining 1

     

    Category Human Resources