Director of Employee Relations

D. R. Horton; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flex Spending Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Vacations, Holidays and Paid Time Off

Multiple voluntary and company-providd

Company holidays

Job summary

D.R. Horton, Inc. in Arlington, TX seeks a Director of Employee Relations to lead the ER strategy, policy governance, and complex case management. You will partner with HR, Legal, and business leaders to ensure compliant, fair handling of matters and mitigate risk while promoting engagement and company values.

The role requires strong supervisory experience, multi-state exposure, and the ability to travel up to 15%. Excellent collaboration with Legal and leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, labor relations or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive employee relations experience in a complex multi-state setting.
• Prior supervisory experience required and strong partnership with Legal.
• Experience leading investigations and managing high-risk ER matters.

Responsibilities

• Oversee employee relations strategy, policies, and practices for consistency and legal compliance.
• Direct intake, investigation, and resolution of complex ER matters including harassment and discrimination.
• Advise HR and senior leaders on ER risks, trends, and actions.
• Partner with Legal on matters with litigation exposure and outside counsel coordination.
• Develop investigation protocols, documentation standards, and escalation frameworks.
• Monitor ER metrics and trends to identify systemic issues and corrective actions.
• Ensure ER practices comply with federal, state, and local laws across jurisdictions.
• Lead ER training for HR and leadership on investigations, documentation, and conflict resolution.
• Provide coaching to regional HR managers on ER practices and policy application.
• Travel up to 15% as needed.

Skills

Employee relations

Investigation leadership

Policy governance

Stakeholder collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Labor relations

Master’s degree or JD preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description - Director of Employee Relations (2604057)

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Director of Employee Relations. The right candidate will direct employee relations strategy, policy governance, and case management. This role ensures consistent, fair, and legally compliant handling of employee relations matters, while partnering closely with HR, Legal, and business leadership to mitigate risk, promote positive employee engagement, and uphold company values.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Oversee the company’s employee relations strategy, policies, and practices to ensure consistency, compliance, and alignment with business objectives
• Direct the intake, investigation, and resolution of complex and high-risk employee relations matters, including performance management, workplace conduct, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and policy violations
• Serve as a strategic advisor to HR leadership and senior business leaders on employee relations risks, trends, and recommended actions
• Partner closely with Legal to manage matters with litigation exposure, agency charges, subpoenas, and outside counsel coordination
• Implement investigation protocols, documentation standards, and escalation frameworks to ensure defensible and timely outcomes
• Oversee employee relations metrics, trend analysis, and reporting to identify systemic issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure employee relations practices align with federal, state, and local employment laws across all operating jurisdictions
• Lead the development and delivery of employee relations training for HR and leadership, including investigations, documentation, and conflict resolution
• Provide guidance and coaching to Region and Division HR Managers and Coordinators on effective employee relations practices, corrective action, and policy application
• Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
• Ability to travel overnight (Up to 15% travel)

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises 2 or more employees

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Labor Relations, or a related field
• 8+ years of progressive employee relations experience in a complex, multi-state organization, experience in a shared services model strongly preferred
• Prior supervisory experience required
• Demonstrated experience leading investigations and managing high-risk employee relations matters
• Experience partnering closely with Legal and senior leadership
• Strong computer skills are required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn new programs/systems quickly is essential

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Juris Doctor (JD) preferred
• Professional certifications such as SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent a plus

Work Schedule : Monday – Friday, In-Office

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
• Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits