Sr. Associate, HR Business Partner
Every day, our team members do amazing things in pursuit of our shared purpose to build trust with our clients, partners, subcontractors, and teammates. No matter your background, education, or career path, if you share our vision to create extraordinary experiences, you belong at HITT . Sr. Associate, HR Business Partner Job Description: HITT Contracting is seeking an HR Business Partner to provide strategic guidance and hands-on support to team members and business leaders across Texas. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is highly motivated, well organized, and skilled at building influential relationships with operating partners and deliver a best-in-class employee experience. The HR Business Partner is responsible for a broad range of functional areas, including employee relations, change management, performance management, employee engagement initiatives, HR policies and procedures, HR-related training, federal and state employment law compliance, and general HR administration. This is an onsite role based in the Austin, TX metropolitan area, with responsibility for supporting HITT’s operations in the Dallas and Houston regions. The primary work location will be one of HITT’s largest active data center projects in Temple, TX (outside of Austin), where the HR Business Partner will be onsite approximately three days per week. The Temple project supports several hundred field and trade professionals and operates within a complex environment that includes safety, quality control, project solutions, and site operations functions. A consistent onsite presence allows for close collaboration with project leadership and strengthens the strategic partnership between Human Resources and Operations. Finally, when not onsite, the schedule will also include one day per week working from the Austin Regional Office. To ensure effective support of the Dallas and Houston offices, approximately 30% monthly travel is required. Travel may include visits to regional offices or key project sites to support meetings, training initiatives, leadership development, investigations, and other people-related needs. Travel will be coordinated in partnership with the HR Business Partner Manager and aligned with business priorities and strategic objectives. All reasonable and customary travel expenses will be reimbursed. HITT Contracting is headquartered in the Washington, DC area (Falls Church, VA). Our company has a strong, 80-plus year history of success in the commercial construction market nationwide and offers a positive, and inclusive team-oriented work environment. Year-over-year, we are ranked as a Top Workplace in the large company category by the Washington Post. Responsibilities: Serve as the onsite HR liaison for HITT’s Temple, TX team, supporting a workforce of 800 field and subcontractor professionals and coordinating closely with Site Operations, Operations and Safety team members. Lead onsite engagement, communication, and culture-building initiatives, ensuring alignment with HITT’s mission and values in a large-scale, multi-team environment Additionally, will serve as the HR liaison for HITT’s Texas operations using a combination of remote and in-person support as needed. Respond to HR-related inquiries, questions, and concerns from team members across all teams and provide guidance and direction on HR policies, programs, and processes Act as an advisor and strategic resource to managers and team members on a variety of employee relations issues including performance management, professional development, retention tactics, team building, and conflict resolution Provide real-time coaching and HR counsel to leaders, ensuring proactive issue resolution and consistent policy application Lead investigations as needed, assess risk, and determine appropriate course of action, working closely with the HR leadership and legal as appropriate Partner with business unit leadership to provide strategic insight and strategy for change management, succession planning, and risk avoidance Develop enhancements to HITT’s team member engagement strategy by recommending goals and action plans that align with priorities based on team member feedback and strategic business goals Guide, train, and direct managers and team members on appropriate federal, state and local legal compliance (FMLA, ADA, EEO, etc.) Maintain up-to-date knowledge of state-specific employment laws for the locations this role supports and ensure HR practices remain compliant. Assist in the tracking of HR related activity, analyzes data for trends, and provides ad hoc reports to support departmental goals and initiatives (terminations, compensation, hires, diversity, etc.) Conduct exit and stay interviews and utilize the feedback to better the employee experience Assist in the development and implementation of various HR policies, initiatives, and trainings Support broader HR projects as always needed and maintain confidentiality and professionalism Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of four years of Human Resources experience (may leverage additional work experience in lieu of a degree) Working 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 Excellent investigative skills and prior experience with workplace investigations Exceptional interpersonal skills and experience building relationships internally and externally Capable of identifying performance and/or behavioral gaps that can negatively influence culture Keen attention to detail with ability to track and manage multiple projects at one time Ability 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 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.
