Director of Employee Relations

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high-quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the company’s employee relations strategy, policies, and practices to ensure consistency, compliance, and alignment with business objectives
• Direct the intake, investigation, and resolution of complex and high-risk employee relations matters, including performance management, workplace conduct, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and policy violations
• Serve as a strategic advisor to HR leadership and senior business leaders on employee relations risks, trends, and recommended actions
• Partner closely with Legal to manage matters with litigation exposure, agency charges, subpoenas, and outside counsel coordination
• Implement investigation protocols, documentation standards, and escalation frameworks to ensure defensible and timely outcomes
• Oversee employee relations metrics, trend analysis, and reporting to identify systemic issues and recommend corrective actions
• Ensure employee relations practices align with federal, state, and local employment laws across all operating jurisdictions
• Lead the development and delivery of employee relations training for HR and leadership, including investigations, documentation, and conflict resolution
• Provide guidance and coaching to Region and Division HR Managers and Coordinators on effective employee relations practices, corrective action, and policy application
• Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
• Ability to travel overnight (Up to 15% travel)

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises 2 or more employees

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Labor Relations, or a related field
• 8+ years of progressive employee relations experience in a complex, multi-state organization, experience in a shared services model strongly preferred
• Prior supervisory experience required
• Demonstrated experience leading investigations and managing high-risk employee relations matters
• Experience partnering closely with Legal and senior leadership
• Strong computer skills are required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn new programs/systems quickly is essential

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Juris Doctor (JD) preferred
• Professional certifications such as SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent a plus

Schedule

Monday – Friday, In-Office

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401(K)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
• Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits