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. This PP Leader is the Coach to the PP Business Partner, with the respective Business Leader as the Additional Coach. 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 PP Advisors to assist.
• Consult and provide guidance on employee relations with Coaches 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 PP Advisor(s).
• Utilize PP 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.
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 preferred.
• 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).
Work Environment:
• Inside – standard office environment (Constantly, 67%–100%)
Physical Activity:
• Hearing – Constantly, 67%–100%
• Repetitive Motions – Frequently, 34%–66%
• Sitting – Frequently, 34%–66%
• Talking – Frequently, 34%–66%
• Vision – Constantly, 67%–100%
Anticipated starting pay range: $107,000.00-$179,000.00.
DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.
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