The posting
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Manager, HR Business Partner
Job Description:
HITT Contracting is seeking a Manager, HR Business Partner (HRBP) to support assigned business units across the East Coast and Central United States and lead team members within the HRBP function. The role provides guidance on employee relations, organizational changes, performance management, employee engagement programming, and HR policies and practices.
The HRBP Manager will work closely with Operations leaders to understand their business, anticipate people needs, and address challenges with sound judgment and practical solutions. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who builds trusted relationships, develops others, and takes ownership of delivering consistent, high-quality support while striving to develop a best-in-class employee experience.
This is an on-site role based in HITT’s Dallas, Texas regional office. The role supports multiple locations and requires travel to regional offices and jobsites throughout the assigned geography.
HITT Contracting is headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with a nearly 90-year history of success in commercial construction nationwide. We offer a positive, inclusive, and team-oriented work environment where our people take pride in their work and every little detail matters.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Business Partnership
- Serve as the designated HRBP for assigned business units, aligning recommendations with operational priorities, team member needs, and HITT’s core values.
- Build a working knowledge of each business unit’s leadership, project demands, and workforce through regular communication and time spent in regional offices and on jobsites.
- Coach leaders on performance, career development, retention, and team effectiveness, reinforcing clear expectations and accountability.
- Identify emerging concerns and recommend actions before issues affect team performance or the team member experience.
- Support workforce planning, succession discussions, and organizational change in partnership with business leadership and HR leadership.
Employee Relations
- Manage complex employee relations matters, including workplace concerns, conflict resolution, corrective action, and separations.
- Lead thorough objective investigations, document findings, and recommend appropriate action in partnership with HR leadership and Legal.
- Guide managers through difficult conversations and performance concerns, ensuring timely feedback, consistent follow-through, and appropriate documentation.
- Serve as an escalation resource for direct reports, providing guidance on sensitive matters and involving HR leadership when needed.
- Apply company policies and applicable employment requirements consistently, using judgment to account for the circumstances of each situation.
Leadership and Team
- Manage the workload, priorities, performance, and development of assigned HRBP team members, tailoring guidance to their experience and responsibilities.
- Provide oversight of employee relations work handled by direct reports, reinforcing sound judgment, accuracy, responsiveness, and appropriate escalation.
- Establish clear expectations and hold the team accountable for the quality and timeliness of its work.
- Promote collaboration, knowledge sharing, and consistent practices across the broader HRBP team.
- Conduct regular performance reviews, regular one-on-ones, and development discussions to build capability and support career growth.
Team Member Experience
- Partners with managers and Onboarding to support new hire integration, using established check-ins to identify concerns and reinforce manager involvement.
- Help leaders translate engagement survey results and other feedback into meaningful actions, then monitor progress.
- Conduct and oversee exit discussions, identify recurring themes, and recommend improvements to retention and the workplace experience.
- Coordinate with Recruiting, Benefits, Talent Management, Learning & Development, Engagement, and HR Services to connect business needs with the right resources.
HR Practices and Insights
- Maintain current knowledge of employment requirements across assigned locations and incorporate changes into guidance and day-to-day practices.
- Use workforce data and employee feedback to identify trends, inform recommendations, and evaluate results.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential records of employee relations matters and related actions.
- Identify opportunities to simplify processes and improve consistency across locations.
- Contribute to HR initiatives, policy updates, and training that help leaders manage their teams effectively.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of six years of progressive HR experience, including substantial responsibility for HR business partnership and employee relations. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
- Prior experience managing and developing HR professionals.
- Experience supporting leaders and team members across multiple locations; construction or a comparable project-based environment preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex workplace investigations and sensitive employee relations matters with discretion and sound judgment.
- Strong knowledge of fundamental HR principles, practices, and appropriate employment laws such as FMLA, ADA, EEO, etc.
- Highly proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Possesses a strong business acumen and excellent conflict resolution skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and experience building relationships internally and externally.
- Capable of identifying performance and/or behavioral gaps that can negatively influence culture.
- Faultless attention to detail with ability to track and manage multiple projects at one time.
- Trusted to exercise discretion in handling confidential information.
- Eagerness to integrate into a family-oriented, entrepreneurial, and highly demanding work environment.
- Self-starter with track record of producing results in a fast-paced environment while maintaining standards of excellence and paying mind to every little detail.
HITT Contracting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring and developing the most qualified individuals based on job-related experience, skills, and merit. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We value a respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. HITT Contracting maintains a drug-free workplace, consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws.
