Senior HR Leader - Construction Projects (Travel 100%)

Turner Construction Company; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company in Monroe, LA is seeking an experienced Human Resources professional to manage the full employment life cycle on a major project. You will recruit, handle employee relations, talent management, training, and benefits in partnership with project leadership.

This role requires 7+ years of HR experience, a Bachelor's degree, and the ability to travel 100%. You will mentor HR Generalists, ensure compliance with laws, and drive a diverse, inclusive workplace on site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program and minimum of 7 years of progressive Human Resources experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, and 3 years of supervisory or management experience, required
• Professional in Human Resources®(HRCI PHR®) or Society of Human Resources Management Certified Professional (SHRM CP®) certification, or other related certification, preferred
• Bilingual
• Construction or construction-related industries or experience in large-size (10,000+ employees) organization, preferred
• Good understanding of business and construction operations
• Excellent problem-solving skills, continuous improvement mindset, and willingness to challenge status quo
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills; communicate effectively at all levels within organization
• Self-starter with advanced human resources systems and project management skills
• Experience with engagement at senior management organization level
• Supervisory experience and management skills
• Display intellectual curiosity, lifelong learner
• Strong organizational skills with ability to adapt to shifting priorities
• Familiar with lean culture and concepts, continuous improvement principles, methods, and tools
• Proficient in Microsoft suite of applications and human resources related applications
• Continued travel

Responsibilities

• Promote company culture, values, and diversity and inclusion (D&I) activities across company. Active participation in anti-racism learning, and advocate for equity and employee health and wellbeing.
• Serve as trusted advisor and build partnerships with local management and employees to provide guidance and communicate and interpret Human Resources (HR) and company policies, procedures, and local, state, and federal government laws and regulations.
• Participate in defining goals and decisions for client group and Business Center. Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures for continuous improvement and efficiency of department and services.
• Deliver an extraordinary employee experience by fostering trusting environment where employees can openly engage with HR. Connect in-person with employees regularly ‘where they work’, advocate and provide guidance to project/Business Unit (BU) leadership on people-related needs and concerns.
• Lead, coach, and develop one or more Human Resources Generalists/Administrators across one or more locations; deliver timely performance feedback for BU HR team and execute/contribute to performance appraisals during annual performance cycle, utilizing talent management systems.
• Serve as the primary HR liaison with Third Party Labor Providers representatives, fostering productive labor-management relationships.
• Advise project and Business Unit leadership on labour relations strategy, workforce risk, and labor provider obligations; partner with HR Director and legal counsel on complex labour matters.
• Assist in Talent Acquisition plans for project/BU including recruitment and onboarding of campus recruits and experienced hires, internal mobility, and all associated processes, in collaboration with Headquarters Talent Management team as applicable.
• Work with department heads and hiring managers to understand employee job duties and business requirements to develop sourcing and recruitment strategies.
• Participate in and execute actions from staffing meetings/discussions, including workforce planning for skilled trade labor needs.
• Participate in salary planning and compensation administration; provide direction and guidance to project/BU supervisors and managers regarding merit philosophy. Review and confirm management submissions for accuracy.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Turner Construction Company in Monroe, LA is seeking an experienced Human Resources professional to manage the full employment life cycle on a major project. You will recruit, handle employee relations, talent management, training, and benefits in partnership with project leadership.

This role requires 7+ years of HR experience, a Bachelor's degree, and the ability to travel 100%. You will mentor HR Generalists, ensure compliance with laws, and drive a diverse, inclusive workplace on site.