HR Business Partner

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Sr. Associate, HR Business Partner

Job Description:

HITT Contracting is seeking an HR Business Partner to provide professional guidance and support to our team members and business leaders. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who is highly motivated, possess strong organizational skills, and can achieve operational excellence through influential relationships with designated operating partners all while striving to develop a best-in-class employee experience. The HR Business Partner carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: employee relations, change management, performance management, employee engagement programming, HR policy and procedure, HR-related training, federal and state employment law compliance, and general HR administration.

This is an onsite role, supporting the project team at one of HITT's largest active data center projects in Temple, TX (outside of Austin, TX). The project's scope encompasses several hundred field and trade professionals and a complex operational structure involving safety, quality control, project accounting, and site operations teams. Being physically present onsite provides a unique opportunity to embed directly with project leadership, strengthen engagement across a diverse workforce, and serve as the central liaison between HITT's site-based operations and corporate HR. The general schedule will consist of three-to-four days per week onsite in Temple, TX with one-to-two days per week in the Austin, Texas Regional Office. Occasional travel to other jobsites in the region may be required.

HITT Contracting is headquartered in the Washington, DC area (Falls Church, VA). Our company has a strong, 80-plus year history of success in the commercial construction market nationwide and offers a positive, and inclusive team-oriented work environment. Year-over-year, we are ranked as a Top Workplace in the large company category by the Washington Post.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the onsite HR liaison for HITT's Temple, TX team, supporting a workforce of 800+ field and subcontractor professionals and coordinating closely with Site Operations, Operations and Safety team members. Lead onsite engagement, communication, and culture-building initiatives, ensuring alignment with HITT's mission and values in a large-scale, multi-team environment

• Respond to HR-related inquiries, questions, and concerns from team members across all teams and provide guidance and direction on HR policies, programs, and processes

• Act as an advisor and strategic resource to managers and team members on a variety of employee relations issues including performance management, professional development, retention tactics, team building, and conflict resolution

• Provide real-time coaching and HR counsel to leaders, ensuring proactive issue resolution and consistent policy application

• Lead investigations as needed, assess risk, and determine appropriate course of action, working closely with the HR leadership and legal as appropriate

• Partner with business unit leadership to provide strategic insight and strategy for change management, succession planning, and risk avoidance

• Develop enhancements to HITT's team member engagement strategy by recommending goals and action plans that align with priorities based on team member feedback and strategic business goals

• Guide, train, and direct managers and team members on appropriate federal, state and local legal compliance (FMLA, ADA, EEO, etc.)

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of state-specific employment laws for the locations this role supports and ensure HR practices remain compliant.

• Assist in the tracking of HR related activity, analyzes data for trends, and provides ad hoc reports to support departmental goals and initiatives (terminations, compensation, hires, diversity, etc.)

• Conduct exit and stay interviews and utilize the feedback to better the employee experience

• Assist in the development and implementation of various HR policies, initiatives, and trainings

• Support broader HR projects as always needed and maintain confidentiality and professionalism

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of four years of Human Resources experience (may leverage additional work experience in lieu of a degree)

• Working knowledge of fundamental HR principles, practices, and appropriate employment laws such as FMLA, ADA, EEO, etc.

• Highly proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Possesses a strong business acumen and excellent conflict resolution skills

• Excellent investigative skills and prior experience with workplace investigations

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and experience building relationships internally and externally

• Capable of identifying performance and/or behavioral gaps that can negatively influence culture

• Keen attention to detail with ability to track and manage multiple projects at one time

• Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information

• Eagerness to integrate into a family-oriented, entrepreneurial, and highly demanding work environment

• Self-starter with track record of producing results in a fast-paced environment

HITT Contracting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring and developing the most qualified individuals based on job-related experience, skills, and merit. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We value a respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. HITT Contracting maintains a drug-free workplace, consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws.