Austin 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 is currently seeking an HR Manager located at our headquarters in Dallas. TX. We set the standard for commercial construction and we are looking for talented construction professionals to join us. Austin is 100% employee-owned, so every one of our employee-owners has a stake in our success. As a result, we consistently meet and exceed our customers' expectations with our commitment to safety, service, and integrity. Join us today. We Own It!
Summary
This position is responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level and works closely with senior operations and the HR Director in supporting designated business units. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: performance management, employee relations and investigations, recruiting support, sick pay/FMLA, training and development, and policy implementation.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborates with the recruiting team and assists in the onboarding process.
- Assists in the analysis of compensation practices and the performance management processes.
- Support operational leaders by providing human resources advice, counsel, and decisions.
- Designs and conducts HR-related training to business units and job sites as needed such as performance management training, sensitivity training, sexual harassment training, etc.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop HR Generalists and HR Coordinators to ensure consistent execution of HR strategies and operations.
- Partner with market segment leaders to forecast workforce needs and align staffing plans with business objectives.
- Analyze labor trends, turnover data, and market conditions to inform strategic hiring and retention initiatives.
- Lead succession planning and talent pipeline development across all segments.
- Continuously evaluate and improve HR processes for efficiency, scalability, and compliance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate HR processes into broader business operations.
- Lead the HR audit process, including preparation, execution, and follow-up on findings.
- Generate and analyze HR metrics and reports to support strategic decision-making and continuous improvement.
- 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.
- Participates in developing department goals and objectives.
- Audits various documents and processes.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- 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.
- Demonstrated experience leading and supporting a team of HR professionals, with a focus on performance management, coaching, and operational excellence.
- 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.
- Strong analytical skills, demonstrating an ability to capture, analyze and interpret large amounts of HR-related data.
- Capable of maintaining confidential information and providing requested information to support functions on a need-to-know basis.
- Ability to resolve conflicts in a high-stakes environment.
- Familiarity with HRIS and construction management software preferred.
- Experience in talent acquisition, recruiting, and training preferred.
- Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
Requirements:
- A bachelor's degree and at least 5-7 years of HR experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Supervisory experience of 3+ direct reports.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word. PowerPoint Excel).
- Strong knowledge of applicable employment law.
- Strong presentation skills and communication skills.
- Some travel is required.
- 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 & Compensation
We 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 https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned.
Austin Commercial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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About Austin Commercial
Become 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.
To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/commercial.
No Third-Party Inquiries Please
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 Note
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Equal Opportunity Employer
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