Place of Business:

Austin Bridge & Road

Position Description:

Austin Industries is one of the nation’s largest, most diversified U.S.-based construction companies. With more than 7,000 employee-owners, Austin Industries provides nearly every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction services through the expertise of our operating companies: Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial and Austin Industrial.

Austin Bridge & Road is currently seeking an HR Manager located at our headquarters in Coppell, TX. This position is responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level and works closely with senior operations and the HR Director in supporting designated business units. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: performance management, employee relations and investigations, recruiting support, sick pay/FMLA, training and development, and policy implementation.

Duties & Responsibilities: 

-Collaborates with the recruiting team and assists in the onboarding process.

-Assists in the analysis of compensation practices and the performance management processes.

-Support operational leaders by providing human resources advice, counsel, and decisions.

-Designs and conducts HR-related training to business units and job sites as needed such as performance management training, sensitivity training, sexual harassment training, etc.

-Serves as the HR business partner for the assigned business unit(s). Providing services including but not limited to employee relations, recruiting, employee engagement performance management, terminations, negotiation of offers, and promotions.

-Makes recommendations for effective process improvements.

-Interprets HR policies and employment law for employee-owners, and coaches them to ensure consistency, effectiveness, and compliance. Is knowledgeable about FMLA eligibility and coordinates with the benefits department to ensure compliance.

-Ensures continuous compliance according to local, state, and federal employment legislation and regulations.

-Conducts investigations relating to employee relations and handles open door complaints, as appropriate.

-Manages the exit interview process for the assigned business units.

-Participates in developing department goals and objectives.

-Audits various documents and processes.

-Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

-A bachelor's degree and at least 5-7 years of HR experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

-SHRM certification or equivalent is preferred.

-Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word. PowerPoint Excel).

-Able to build rapport with internal and external stakeholders and able to exhibit self-awareness, self-regulation, and empathy when appropriate.

-Able and willing to face challenges with energy and composure while producing results and effectively managing conflict.

-Able to prioritize tasks and projects effectively, with excellent time management, organization, and prioritization skills to accomplish desired results.

-Strong analytical skills, demonstrating an ability to capture, analyze and interpret large amounts of HR-related data.

-Capable of maintaining confidential information and providing requested information to support functions on a need-to-know basis.

-Strong knowledge of applicable employment law.

-Strong presentation skills and communication skills.

-Ability to resolve conflicts in a high-stakes environment.

-Familiarity with HRIS and construction management software preferred.

-Experience in talent acquisition, recruiting, and training preferred.

-Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

-Some travel is required to various job sites and regional office location San Antonio, TX.

-Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Bridge & Road is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

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