People Practices Advisor

DPR Construction; Virginia; On-site; USD 82,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking a People Practices Advisor to support onboarding, employee lifecycle activities, and engagement initiatives at our Reston, VA and Baltimore, MD project sites. You will partner with business units to deliver local People Practices services and act as a primary contact for employees.

Requirements include a bachelor's degree in HR or related field, 2–4 years experience, and HR certifications are preferred. Spanish language ability is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in human resources, operations support, or employee engagement.
• HR certifications such as SHRM-CP or PHR preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish required.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the business partner team to deliver onboarding and candidate lifecycle programs.
• Serve as the first point of contact for employees and coaches, guiding to People Practices resources and escalating complex matters.
• Interpret and apply company policies to ensure consistent local People Practices support.
• Coordinate enterprise onboarding processes, including 30/60/90-day check-ins with new hires and coaches.
• Collaborate with COEs and People Operations to execute local People Practices services and events.
• Organize People Practices events to support engagement, inclusion, safety, and cultural alignment.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, psychology, or a related field

Job description

## People Practices AdvisorApply: Reston, VA: Baltimore, MD: Full time: Posted Today: JR-18095## **Job Description****At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization.** **As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.****Job Summary:** Serves as a local representative of People Practices (PP) to support delivery of employee and candidate lifecycle services within a business unit, large project site, workgroup, or Family of Companies. Partners with the business partner team to execute onboarding processes, cultural initiatives, and employee engagement activities. Acts as the first point of contact for employees and coaches, connecting individuals to appropriate tools, resources, and service channels. Supports consistent application of People Practices policies and processes while contributing to a positive and inclusive employee experience. **Key Responsibilities:** Partners with the business partner team to support delivery of employee and candidate lifecycle programs and services. Serves as a first point of contact for employees and coaches, providing guidance on available People Practices resources and escalating complex matters to the appropriate service channel. Interprets and applies company policies, processes, and procedures to ensure consistent People Practices support at the local level. Coordinates implementation of enterprise onboarding processes, including facilitation of 30/60/90-day check-ins with new employees and coaches. Collaborates with Centers of Excellence (COEs) and People Operations to execute local People Practices services, including training logistics, new hire orientation, and local programming. Organizes and manages People Practices events and meaningful connection points for employees to support engagement, inclusion, safety awareness, and cultural alignment. Supports tactical employee lifecycle activities, including interview coordination and off-boarding processes such as asset retrieval and system updates. **Education Qualifications:** Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, psychology, or a related field required. **Work Experience:** 2-4 years of experience in human resources, operations support, employee engagement, or a related field required. Construction industry experience preferred. **Certifications and Licenses:** Human resources certification such as Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or Professional in Human Resources (PHR) preferred. Human resources or people practices–related certification preferred (for e.g., SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), Professional in Human Resources (PHR), or equivalent).Bilingual Spanish required**Anticipated starting pay range:**$82,000.00- $123,000.00***Nothing is more important than your health and wellness. DPR offers a variety of medical, dental, vision and wellness benefits to keep you healthy. Read more about eligibility and available benefits programs******for*** skilled craft and labor or experienced professionals and recent graduates.