People Practices Advisor- Mega/Mobility

mydpr; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Wellness programs

Relocation assistance

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking a on-site People Practices Coordinator to support employee lifecycle activities for a large project location in the United States. You will partner with the business team to manage onboarding, orientation, and engagement initiatives while ensuring policy consistency and local execution.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years in HR/operations, a Bachelor’s degree, and HR certifications. This full-time on-site role emphasizes collaboration, governance, and proactive employee

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, psychology, or a related field required.
• 2–4 years of experience in human resources, operations support, employee engagement, or a related field required; construction industry experience preferred.
• HR certifications such as SHRM-CP or PHR preferred; additional HR-related certifications welcome.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business partner team to deliver employee lifecycle programs and services.
• Serve as first point of contact for employees and coaches, guiding to People Practices resources and escalating when needed.
• Interpret and apply company policies to ensure consistent People Practices support at the local level.
• Coordinate 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 training logistics.
• Organise and manage People Practices events and engagement activities to support inclusion and culture.
• Support interview coordination and off‑boarding tasks such as asset retrieval and system updates.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR related field

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.
• Organises 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).

Important Project Assignment Information:

• Full‑time, on‑site position (Monday‑Friday)
• Assigned to a large‑scale mega/mobility Project location within the United States
• Daily in‑person presence on the project site is required
• This is not a remote or hybrid role
• Candidates may be based anywhere in the U.S.; however, they must be willing to relocate to or travel to the assigned project location
• Travel support, per diem, and/or relocation assistance may be provided in accordance with company policy
• Ability to support the project on‑site for the duration of the assignment is required
• This is a regular full‑time, permanent position with DPR Construction and is assigned to support a mega/mobility Project.

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.

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.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore unique paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together‑by harnessing our