Director of Employee Relations

D.R. Horton

Arlington (TX)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (Medical, Dental & Vision)

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Life & Disability Insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Voluntary & company benefits

Job summary

D.R. Horton, Inc. in Arlington, TX is seeking a Director of Employee Relations to lead the strategy, policy governance, and case management across the enterprise.

The role partners with HR, Legal, and business leadership to ensure compliant, fair handling of employee relations matters. You will oversee investigations, guide senior leaders, and develop training and escalation protocols. The position requires 8+ years in employee relations, strong supervisory experience, and the ability to travel

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Labor Relations, or related field.
8+ years of progressive employee relations experience in a multi-state organization.
Prior supervisory experience required.
Experience partnering with Legal and senior leadership.

Responsibilities

Oversee employee relations strategy, policies, and practices to ensure consistency and compliance.
Direct intake, investigation, and resolution of complex and high-risk employee relations matters.
Serve as strategic advisor to HR leadership and senior business leaders on ER risks and actions.
Partner with Legal to manage matters with litigation exposure and outside counsel coordination.
Implement investigation protocols, documentation standards, and escalation frameworks.
Oversee ER metrics, trend analysis, and reporting to identify systemic issues and corrective actions.
Ensure ER practices align with applicable laws across jurisdictions.
Lead ER training for HR and leadership, including investigations and documentation.
Provide coaching to HR managers on ER practices and policy application.

Skills

Strategic HR partnership

Investigation leadership

Policy governance

Legal collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Master’s degree or JD preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Description

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high-quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information.

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

Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including: