People Practices Advisor- Mega/Mobility

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

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking a People Practices professional to serve as the local representative for onboarding, engagement, and employee lifecycle services on a mega project site in the United States. You will partner with the business teams to deliver onboarding, orientation, and local programming while maintaining consistent application of People Practices policies.

You will act as the first point of contact for employees, coaching them to the right resources and coordinating 30/60/90-day

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, psychology, or a related field requested.
• 2-4 years of experience in human resources, operations support, or employee engagement required; construction experience preferred.
• SHRM-CP/PHR or related HR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partners with the business partner team to support delivery of employee and candidate lifecycle programs and services.
• First point of contact for employees and coaches, guiding resources and escalating complex matters.
• Interprets and applies company policies to ensure consistent People Practices support locally.
• Coordinates implementation of onboarding processes, including 30/60/90-day check-ins with new hires and coaches.
• Collaborates with COEs and People Operations to execute local People Practices services, including training logistics and orientation.
• Organizes and manages People Practices events and connection points for engagement, inclusion, safety awareness, and culture alignment.
• Supports tactical employee lifecycle activities, including interview coordination and off-boarding tasks.

Skills

People Practices

Employee engagement

Onboarding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Job description

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).

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

Benefits and Wellness:

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.

About DPR Construction:

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 talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen.

We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.

Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers.

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