Strategic HRBP for Construction & Field Ops - Dallas

Certerra; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Certerra is seeking an HR Business Partner to deliver strategic HR support across multiple divisions in the Dallas area. The role blends analytics, talent strategy, and hands-on HR operations to strengthen workforce capability and drive growth in a safety-critical environment.

You will coach leaders, drive change, and partner with local managers to attract, develop, and retain top technical and field staff while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field; HR certification preferred.
• 5+ years HR generalist or HRBP experience, ideally within construction, engineering, industrial services, or other field-based environments.
• Demonstrated analytical rigor and problem-solving capability.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to understand operational drivers in CMT and construction environments.
• Proven ability to coach leaders, influence decision-making, and drive organizational change.
• Experience supporting multisite or multi-division operations.
• Excellent communication, relationship building, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to travel to job sites, laboratories, and regional offices within the DFW area.

Responsibilities

• Strategic partnership with division leaders to align workforce strategies with business goals and project pipelines.
• Utilize data, metrics, and trend analysis to diagnose organizational challenges and recommend actionable solutions.
• Support leadership in change management initiatives, including expansion, restructuring, and process improvements.
• Talent acquisition & workforce planning across field technicians, inspectors, engineers, project managers, and admin roles.
• Develop strategies to attract specialized technical talent, including NICET certified technicians and laboratory personnel.
• Support succession planning, career pathing, and development for emerging leaders and specialists.
• Coach managers on leadership effectiveness, communication, conflict resolution, and employee engagement.
• Build leadership capability through structured coaching, feedback loops, and development plans.
• Reinforce a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Provide coaching on performance issues, investigations, and corrective action as needed.
• Identify skill gaps and partner on targeted training programs (technical, leadership, safety, compliance).
• Support safety and operations with field-specific training requirements (OSHA, NICET, etc.).
• Assist with compensation reviews, job evaluations, and market benchmarking for technical/engineering roles.
• Ensure accurate HR transactions including promotions and transfers; collaborate with Payroll and Finance on pay issues.
• Maintain compliance with federal and Texas employment laws and audit readiness.
• Foster a positive, safety-focused culture and employee engagement across divisions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Coaching & development

Leadership collaboration

Strategic partnership

Change management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

HR certification (PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP) preferred

Job description

Certerra is seeking an HR Business Partner to deliver strategic HR support across multiple divisions in the Dallas area. The role blends analytics, talent strategy, and hands-on HR operations to strengthen workforce capability and drive growth in a safety-critical environment.

You will coach leaders, drive change, and partner with local managers to attract, develop, and retain top technical and field staff while ensuring regulatory compliance.