DPR Construction

People Practices Business Partner - Mega Project

DPR Construction$107K — $179K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in HR, organizational development, or business; master's preferred.
  • 7-10+ years in HR or related fields, with 3 years in management/leadership.
  • Considerable knowledge in employee relations, performance management, and talent acquisition.
  • Experience in construction industry is advantageous but not mandatory.
  • Certifications in HR or talent management (e.g. SHRM-S/CP) preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead employee engagement initiatives and workforce strategy.
  • Assist in updating culture and engagement strategies.
  • Execute succession planning and performance management.
  • Partner with leadership to enhance employee experiences with a focus on DEI.
  • Implement strategies to promote effective teamwork and capabilities.
  • Consult on employee relations issues alongside management.
  • Champion People Practices programs and organizational values.

Benefits

  • Travel support and per diem provided for job site assignments.
  • Opportunity for relocation assistance depending on company policy.
  • Exposure to strategic projects within a dynamic construction environment.
  • Mentorship opportunities through collaboration with experienced leaders.
  • Access to inclusive employee resource groups and initiatives.
Full Job Description
Job Description

*This role is located on a Large Project Site

The People Practices (PP) Business Partner is considered to be 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. The People Practices Leader is the Coach/Manager to the PP Business Partner, with the respective Business Leader as the Additional Coach/Manager. This role acts as a business partner to the leadership of the organization with primary responsibility and leadership focused on the successful execution of DPR people strategies inclusive of the employee value proposition, employee relations, workforce strategy, leadership and team effectiveness, change management, and employee experiences especially regarding inclusion and a sense of belonging. This role is responsible for the entire workforce (both admin and craft) within the respective organizational unit (e.g., BU, Entity, Workgroup).

Key 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.
• Assist in the execution and updating of the organization's strategy for culture and engagement.
• 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.
• Ability 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.

Important Project Assignment Information:

This role supports a strategic Mega Project and serves as an embedded People Practices Business Partner partnering closely with project leadership and the on-site workforce.
  • Full-time, on-site position (Monday-Friday)
  • Assigned to a large-scale Mega Project location within the United States
  • Daily in-person presence on the project site is required
  • This is not a remote or hybrid role
  • Candidates may be based anywhere in the U.S.; however, they must be willing to relocate to or travel to the assigned project location
  • Travel support, per diem, and/or relocation assistance may be provided in accordance with company policy
  • Ability to support the project on-site for the duration of the assignment is required
  • This is a regular full-time, permanent position with DPR Construction and is assigned to support a Mega Project.


Education and Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational development, business administration, or equivalent experience.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation, employee and union relations, performance management, regulatory environments, talent acquisition, and talent development.
• 7-10+ years of related experience, or equivalent training.
• Construction industry experience is a plus.
• 3 years of managerial or leadership experience required.
• Experience with consulting, organizational design, organizational effectiveness, leadership development, change management, and analytics preferred.

Certifications:
• Human resources or talent management certification preferred (e.g., SHRM-S/CP, Organizational Effectiveness, Talent Management, DEI, HRBP).

Anticipated starting pay range: $107,000.00-$179,000.00.

About DPR Construction

DPR Construction is a commercial general contractor and construction management firm. The company provides preconstruction, construction, and post-construction services for a variety of markets, including healthcare, advanced technology, higher education, and corporate offices. DPR Construction was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Redwood City, California. The company has offices throughout the United States and has completed projects in various countries, including Singapore and the Netherlands.
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1990

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