Texas Regional HR Leader - Payroll & People Strategy

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

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.