People Practices Business Partner-Mega/Mobility

DPR Construction; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking a senior People Practices leader to partner with project leadership and drive talent strategies on a large mega/mobility project in the United States. This role focuses on employee relations, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness, with on-site alignment and cross-functional collaboration.

The position requires 7–10 years of HR experience, a related Bachelor's degree, and HR certifications; travel to the project site is expected, with relocation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field.
• 7–10 years of People Practices or HR experience.
• SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP/PHR or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to execute People Practices strategies.
• Provide guidance on employee relations and talent management.
• Coach People Practices Advisors and collaborate with People Operations.
• Support succession planning, career development, and performance processes.
• Lead culture, engagement, and inclusion initiatives.

Skills

Employee relations

Talent management

Organizational development

Coaching & mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Job description

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:

Partners with Business Unit, Entity, or workgroup leadership to execute People Practices strategies that support workforce effectiveness, engagement, and inclusion. Provides guidance on employee relations, talent management, and organizational needs while ensuring consistent application of People Practices programs and policies. Coaches People Practices Advisors and collaborates across People Operations to support business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partners with leaders to execute People Practices strategies supporting engagement, workforce planning, performance management, and employee experience.
• Provides guidance to coaches on employee relations matters, partnering with Workplace Services on complex situations.
• Supports succession planning, career development, and performance processes aligned with business needs.
• Leads implementation of culture, engagement, and inclusion initiatives within the organization served.
• Coaches and develops People Practices Advisor(s) to build capability and consistency.
• Collaborates with Centers of Excellence and People Operations to ensure alignment and continuous improvement of practices.
• Uses People Practices metrics and insights to inform decisions and improve organizational effectiveness.

Education Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience:

• 7–10 years of People Practices or human resources experience required.
• Experience in a managerial or advisory capacity preferred.

Certifications and Licenses:

• Human resources, organizational effectiveness, or talent management certification preferred (for e.g., SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), Professional in Human Resources (PHR), or equivalent).

Important Project Assignment Information:

This role supports a strategic mega/mobility project and serves as an embedded People Practices Business Partner partnering closely with project leadership and the on‑site workforce.

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: $107,000.00- $179,000.00 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 talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen.

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