Regional HR Manager

Earthworks, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Company Holidays

Job summary

Earthworks, Inc. seeks an experienced Regional HR Manager to be the strategic HRBP for its Texas operations, partnering with branch leadership to align people strategies with business goals and ensure operational excellence across multiple locations.

The ideal candidate will influence leaders, oversee payroll, manage HRIS and payroll systems, and drive workforce planning, employee engagement, and change initiatives in a fast-paced environment. Travel up to 15% across Texas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration or related field (preferred).
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, multi-site operations.
• Experience partnering with operational leaders in field-based environments.
• Experience managing payroll operations with payroll compliance knowledge.
• Proven ability to influence leaders and drive accountability.
• Experience leading organizational change and coaching managers.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, investigations and performance management.
• Experience using HRIS and payroll systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR Business Partner for multiple Texas branches, guiding leadership and providing strategic HR support.
• Partner with leaders on organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, engagement, succession, and talent development.
• Own the regional payroll process; ensure accurate, timely payroll and wage/hour compliance.
• Collaborate with Payroll, Finance, TA, and Operations to resolve payroll issues and improve processes.
• Build cross-functional relationships to support objectives and improve performance.
• Coach leaders on performance management, employee development, and change management.
• Identify operational HR challenges and propose strategies to improve productivity and retention.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to meet staffing needs and hiring goals.
• Lead HR projects, policy implementations, and communications region-wide.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and minimize risk.
• Analyze workforce metrics and payroll data to provide business insights.
• Travel across Texas up to 15% for operations and leadership meetings.

Skills

Payroll compliance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Change management

Bilingual English/Spanish

HRIS

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

Description

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Regional HR Manager to serve as the strategic Human Resources Business Partner for our Texas operations. This position partners closely with regional and branch leadership to align people strategies with business objectives while ensuring operational excellence across multiple locations.

The ideal candidate is a proactive HR leader with a strong operational mindset who can influence leaders, build trusted partnerships, drive accountability, oversee payroll operations, and implement people strategies that support business growth. This role requires someone who is comfortable balancing strategic initiatives with hands-on operational execution in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR Business Partner for multiple Texas branches, providing strategic guidance and support to Branch Managers and operational leadership.
• Partner with leaders to improve organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, employee engagement, succession planning, and talent development.
• Own the regional payroll process, ensuring payroll is processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with company policies and applicable wage and hour laws.
• Collaborate with Payroll, Finance, Branch Administration, Talent Acquisition, and Operations to resolve payroll issues, improve processes, and ensure seamless execution.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships and leverage internal resources to support operational objectives and improve overall business performance.
• Coach and influence leaders on performance management, employee development, organizational changes, employee relations, investigations, and conflict resolution.
• Identify operational challenges and recommend HR strategies that improve productivity, retention, and employee engagement.
• Support staffing strategies by partnering with Talent Acquisition to meet workforce needs and hiring goals.
• Lead change management initiatives, policy implementation, organizational communications, and HR projects across the region.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws while minimizing organizational risk.
• Analyze workforce metrics, payroll data, turnover trends, and HR reporting to provide meaningful business insights and recommendations.
• Travel throughout Texas (up to 15%) to support branch operations, leadership meetings, training, and employee relations matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including experience supporting multi-site operations as an HR Business Partner or Regional HR Manager.
• Strong experience partnering directly with operational leaders in a field-based or decentralized environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing payroll operations with a strong understanding of payroll compliance and wage and hour regulations.
• Proven ability to influence leaders, drive accountability, and balance business objectives with employee needs.
• Experience leading organizational change, coaching managers, and developing leadership capabilities.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, investigations, performance management, and employment law.
• Experience using HRIS and payroll systems.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Company Holidays