HR Director (Dallas, TX) - Austin Commercial

Company: Austinindl
Location: Dallas
Posted on: March 12, 2025

Job Description:

Job Category: Human ResourcesRequisition Number: HRDIR023596Apply now

• Posted : February 19, 2025
• Full-Time
• On-siteLocationsShowing 1 locationDescriptionAustin Industries is one of the nation's largest, most diversified U.S.-based construction companies. With more than 7,000 employee-owners, Austin Industries provides nearly every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction services through the expertise of our operating companies: Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial and Austin Industrial.Austin Commercial has an outstanding opportunity for a HR Director at our corporate headquarters in Dallas, Texas. The HR Director is responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level and works closely with senior operations and the VP of HR in supporting designated business units. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: performance management, employee relations, investigations, policy implementation, recruiting, training and development. This role will report onsite to the corporate headquarters and will travel to various project sites and regional offices across the U.S. as needed.Responsibilities:
  • Ensures proper administration of all HR-related policies, procedures, systems, and processes.
  • Interpret HR policies and employment law for employees and managers, and coach them to ensure consistency, effectiveness, and compliance.
  • Support management by providing human resources advice, counsel, and decisions.
  • Engages and contributes to various HR project initiatives focused on driving improvements, automation and progressive HR practice.
  • Assists in the analysis of compensation practices and the performance management processes. Makes recommendations for effective process improvements.
  • Interprets HR policies and employment law for employee-owners, and coaches them to ensure consistency, effectiveness, and compliance. Is knowledgeable about FMLA eligibility and coordinates with the benefits department to ensure compliance.
  • Ensures continuous compliance according to local, state, and federal employment legislation and regulations.
  • Conducts investigations relating to employee relations and handles open door complaints, as appropriate.
  • Assists with assigned areas of organization development and performance management including coaching employees and managers to increase effectiveness/results of the performance assessment process.
  • Participates in developing department goals and objectives.
  • Designs, directs and manages a company-wide process of organization development that addresses issues such as succession planning, superior workforce development, key employee retention, organization design, and change management.
  • Other duties as assigned.Qualifications:
    • 10+ years' experience in Human Resources within commercial construction preferred
    • SHRM certification or equivalent is preferred
    • Able to build rapport with internal and external stakeholders and able to exhibit self-awareness, self-regulation, and empathy when appropriate
    • Able and willing to face challenges with energy and composure while producing results and effectively managing conflict
    • Able to prioritize tasks and projects effectively, with excellent time management, organization, and prioritization skills to accomplish desired results
    • Ability to resolve conflicts in a high-stakes environment
    • Strong analytical skills, demonstrating an ability to capture, analyze and interpret large amounts of HR-related data
    • Ability to lead and foster a transformational change within an organization
    • Capable of maintaining confidential information and providing requested information to support functions on a need-to-know basis
    • Able to make decisions under tight deadlines, occasionally in the face of incomplete informationRequirements:
      • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field required; Masters in Human Resources preferred
      • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
      • Strong knowledge of applicable employment law
      • Some travel to various project sites and regional offices across the U.S. as needed
      • Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Commercial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.Benefits & CompensationWe offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan.We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)!To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to .Austin Commercial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.See the "Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision" poster available in English and Spanish.About Austin CommercialBecome an owner of one of North America's most respected and fastest-growing commercial construction firms! Austin Commercial's employee-owners put our expertise to work in regional and national operations, building iconic projects that set the bar in our industry. Whether world-class airports and aviation facilities, technologically advanced healthcare facilities, cutting-edge educational and research facilities, professional sports stadiums, high-rises, hospitality, and other leading commercial markets, Austin's industry expertise and ingenuity are second to none. Become an employee-owner today, grow your career, and put your skills to work at Austin Commercial.This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company.Accessibility NoteIf you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs or have accessibility concerns, please contact the People Services Team at (877) 831-1217.
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