People Practices Business Partner - Temple, TX

About the role

This role is located on a Large Project Site. The People Practices (PP) Business Partner serves as a trusted confidant for an organizational Leadership Team of a Business Unit (BU), Corporate Service Integrated Workgroup, and/or Entity, as well as the respective organization’s Coaches and Team Leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive employee engagement experiences, organization effectiveness initiatives, advanced compensation, workforce strategy/planning (recruitment, retention, development, succession) and change management efforts for the business served.
• Execute succession planning, career development and performance management to support business outcomes and career progression.
• Partner with Leaders to ensure great employee experiences with a primary leadership focus on fairness & inclusion and proactively address any DEI gaps and opportunities within the employee lifecycle.
• Implement teaming strategies to promote healthy teams; build capability within operations and upskill People Practices Advisors to assist.
• Consult and provide guidance on employee relations with Coaches/Managers from discovery conversations through performance documentation in partnership with the Workplace Services team.
• Serve as a bridge between the Centers of Excellence, People Operations, and Strategic Initiatives teams to drive consistency in practices, policies, and process improvements.
• Responsible for coaching and professional development of local People Practices Advisor(s).
• Utilize People Practices metrics to achieve data-driven decision making, support business results, and improve operational efficiency.
• Facilitate inclusive talent management initiatives that support the attraction, mentorship, retention, and advancement of both admin and craft employees.
• Serve as an advocate and champion for People Practices programs as well as organizational values and culture.
• Collaborate with the Centers of Excellence and People Operations to develop, influence, and curate the people strategy with the business leadership team.
• Coordinate and partner with staffing leads for both admin and craft and promote inclusive hiring practices.
• Primary organizational advocate of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and other key employee groups and events to foster an inclusive work environment and belonging.
• Able to travel to jobsites within the business unit or entity. Occasional overnight travel to attend national team summits or peer group meetings or to continue building relationships with other People Practices teams.

Requirements

Key requirements include a bachelor’s degree in human resources, organizational development, business administration, or equivalent experience. A master’s degree is preferred. Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation, employee and union relations, performance management, regulatory environments, talent acquisition, and talent development is required. 7–10+ years of related experience, or equivalent training, is expected, with construction industry experience being a plus. 3 years of managerial or leadership experience is preferred. Consulting, organizational design, organizational effectiveness, leadership development, change management, and analytics experience is also desired. A human resources or talent management certification is preferred (e.g., SHRM-S/CP, Organizational Effectiveness, Talent Management, DEI, HRBP).

Qualifications

Education and experience qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in human resources, organizational development, business administration, or equivalent experience. A master’s degree is preferred. 7–10+ years of related experience, or equivalent training, is expected, with construction industry experience being a plus. 3 years of managerial or leadership experience is preferred. Consulting, organizational design, organizational effectiveness, leadership development, change management, and analytics experience is also desired. A human resources or talent management certification is preferred (e.g., SHRM-S/CP, Organizational Effectiveness, Talent Management, DEI, HRBP).

Skills

Skills include strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities. Knowledge of labor relations, employee relations, and organizational development is essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with HRIS systems is beneficial.

Benefits

Competitive per diem and travel incentives are offered. The anticipated starting pay range is $107,000.00-$179,000.00.

Pay

Competitive per diem and travel incentives offered. The anticipated starting pay range is $107,000.00-$179,000.00.

Schedule

The role is 100% On-Site M-F. Candidate can be based in any location that DPR Construction has a local office. Weekly travel to project location in Temple, TX. is required.