


Diverse employees at HKS Architects Inc. have rated Retention, Leadership, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Women at HKS Architects Inc. have rated CEO Rating, Work Culture, and Executive Team as the highest categories they have scored
HKS Architects Inc. employees are -4% more likely to recommend HKS Architects Inc. as a great place to work
| 33% | Promoters |
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| 30% | Passives |
| 37% | Detractors |
Working at HKS Architects Inc. is rated below average by 37 employees, across various culture dimensions. HKS Architects Inc. employees rate Professional Development highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Perks And Benefits have the most room for improvement, putting HKS Architects Inc.’s culture in the Bottom 45% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at HKS Architects Inc. was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at HKS Architects Inc. is rated C
Last updated a month ago
HKS Architects Inc. ranks in the Bottom 45% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 9 HKS Architects Inc. employee reviews, 100% were positive.
| Positive Reviews | 100% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
What did you like most about the interview process?It was fair, transparent, and also gave me the opportunity to ask questions from my perspective to ensure HKS was rhe best fit.
What makes you most happy at work?The potential for growth, feeling valued, and seeing teams reach milestones and view their hard work payoff.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Seekng teams work together and the end results.
HKS, Inc. is an international architecture firm headquartered in Dallas, Texas (USA). It was founded in 1939 by Harwood K. Smith.
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Excellence. Demonstrate compelling design, communication, innovation and teamwork. Responsive Service. Provide to our clients, firm, teams, profession and community. Work Ethic. ... Commitment with Honesty and Integrity. ... Leadership. ... No Bureaucracy. ... Remain a Learning Organization. ... Master Change. More items...
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| Website | www.hksinc.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1939 |
| Tel | 2149693387 |

37 employees at HKS Architects Inc. have reviewed HKS Architects Inc. across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a month ago.
Overall, the 37 HKS Architects Inc. employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at HKS Architects Inc. are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at HKS Architects Inc., which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at HKS Architects Inc. are pleased with their team. 37 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B+. The majority believe the meetings at HKS Architects Inc. are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at HKS Architects Inc. believe the environment at HKS Architects Inc. is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at HKS Architects Inc. is comfortably fast. About 45% of the employees at HKS Architects Inc. work 8 hours or less, while 9% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at HKS Architects Inc. are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining HKS Architects Inc. is that the company was very prepared on their first day. HKS Architects Inc. employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of HKS Architects Inc. KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 HKS Architects Inc. employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Dan’s approval rate is just above average, putting Dan in the Top 35% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Dan Noble is well regarded by employees for the Professional Development HKS Architects Inc. offers, and ranks among the Top 20% of CEOs by employees in that category. Dan is most liked by Caucasian employees and Female employees. However, employees in the Engineering department have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. With Dan’s leadership, HKS Architects Inc. employee respondents are most happy about their Professional Development and Team. Dan was rated slightly below average for Compensation.
The HKS Architects Inc. Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Dan Noble, CFO retired John Humphries, and Chief Marketing Officer/Principal Ann Kifer
Dan Noble CEO / President
Dan Noble serves as the CEO / President of HKS Architects Inc..
John Humphries CFO retired
John Humphries serves as the CFO retired of HKS Architects Inc..
Laurence Chiang Vice President / Senior Design Architect / Business Development
Laurence Chiang serves as the Vice President / Senior Design Architect / Business Development of HKS, Inc.. Laurence... read more
Joseph Sprague Senior Vice President, Principal
Joseph Sprague serves as the Senior Vice President, Principal of HKS, Inc.. Joseph started at HKS, Inc. in Sep of 1984.... read more
Sergio Saenz Principal and Senior Vice President - Director of Hospitality
Sergio Saenz serves as the Principal and Senior Vice President - Director of Hospitality of HKS, Inc.. Sergio started at... read more
Jim Whitaker Principal and Senior Vice President
Jim Whitaker serves as the Principal and Senior Vice President of HKS, Inc.. Jim started at HKS, Inc. in Apr of 2011.... read more
James Roberts Vice President, Senior Construction Specifier
James Roberts serves as the Vice President, Senior Construction Specifier of HKS, Inc.. James started at HKS, Inc. in... read more
Robert Piatek Senior Vice President
Robert Piatek serves as the Senior Vice President of HKS, Inc.. Robert started at HKS, Inc. in Aug of 1997. Robert... read more
How much do people at HKS Architects Inc. get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at HKS Architects Inc. is $111,845, or $53 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $117,795, or $56 per hour.
At HKS Architects Inc., the highest paid job is a Corporate Counsel at $181,150 annually and the lowest is a Jr Designer at $45,500 annually. Average HKS Architects Inc. salaries by department include: Finance at $86,000, Admin at $56,201, Sales at $129,222, and Communications at $79,480. Half of HKS Architects Inc. salaries are above $117,795.
17 employees at HKS Architects Inc. rank their Compensation in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies (based on 51 ratings) while 15 employees at HKS Architects Inc. rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies (based on 16 ratings).
Salaries contributed from HKS Architects Inc. employees include job titles like Lead Engineer, Jr Developer, and Jr Designer. Comparably data has a total of 3 salary records from HKS Architects Inc. employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $68k | $68k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $90k | $90k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $110k | $110k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $165k | $165k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $220k | $220k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $247k | $247k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $278k | $278k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at HKS Architects Inc. score the company 87/100 across various culture categories, placing HKS Architects Inc. in the Top 5% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at HKS Architects Inc. across various culture dimensions.
HKS Architects Inc. PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year with 0% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. HKS Architects Inc. benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

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In 2019, HKS Architects Inc. applied for 4 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
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Candidates By Department
Design | 100% |
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Candidates By Location
Atlanta | 100% |
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Who is the CEO of HKS Architects Inc.?
HKS Architects Inc. CEO is Dan Noble, their score by employees is 70
What is HKS Architects Inc. eNPS?
The eNPS for HKS Architects Inc. is -4
What is the salary for Sales Associate in HKS Architects Inc.?
Sales Associate average salary in the US is 67k
What are the salaries in the IT in HKS Architects Inc.?
The average salaries for IT in HKS Architects Inc. is 96k
What are the benefits at HKS Architects Inc.?
HKS Architects Inc. perks and benefits are Dental Insurance & Health Insurance