DPR Construction
People Practices Business Partner - Corporate Services
DPR Construction, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
People Practices Business Partner – Corporate Services
Join DPR Construction as a People Practices Business Partner – Corporate Services. DPR is a forward‑thinking, employee‑owned general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects in the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, and commercial markets.
In this role you will act as a trusted confidant and advisor to a business unit or entity leadership team, driving the successful execution of people strategies, including employee value proposition, employee relations, workforce strategy, leadership and team effectiveness, change management, and employee experience with an emphasis on inclusion and belonging.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and drive employee engagement experiences, organization effectiveness initiatives, advanced compensation, workforce strategy/planning, and change management efforts for the business served.
Assist in executing and updating the organization’s culture and engagement strategy.
Execute succession planning, career development, and performance management to support business outcomes.
Partner with leaders to ensure fair and inclusive employee experiences and proactively address DEI gaps and opportunities.
Implement teaming strategies to promote healthy teams; build capability within operations and upskill PP Advisors.
Consult and provide guidance on employee relations, from discovery conversations through performance documentation.
Bridge centers of excellence, People Operations, and Strategic Initiatives teams to drive consistency in practices, policies, and process improvements.
Coach and develop local PP Advisors.
Utilize PP metrics to make data‑driven decisions and improve operational efficiency.
Facilitate inclusive talent management initiatives supporting attraction, mentorship, retention, and advancement of both admin and craft employees.
Advocate for People Practices programs and organizational values and culture.
Collaborate with Centers of Excellence and People Operations to influence the people strategy with business leadership.
Coordinate with staffing leads to promote inclusive hiring practices.
Advocate for Employee Resource Groups and other employee groups and events to foster an inclusive work environment.
Travel to jobsites within the business unit or entity; occasional overnight travel to national team summits or peer group meetings.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, organizational development, business administration, or equivalent experience.
Master’s degree preferred.
7–10+ years of related experience, including compensation, employee and union relations, performance management, regulatory environments, talent acquisition, and talent development.
Experience in construction industry a plus.
3 years of managerial or leadership experience preferred.
Experience with consulting, organizational design, organizational effectiveness, leadership development, change management, and analytics preferred.
Certifications
Human resources or talent management certification preferred (e.g., SHRM‑S/CP, Organizational Effectiveness, Talent Management, DEI, HRBP).
Work Environment & Physical Activity Work Environment:
Inside – standard office environment (Constantly, 67%–100%).
Physical Activity:
Hearing – Constantly, 67%–100%
Repetitive Motions – Frequently, 34%–66%
Sitting – Frequently, 34%–66%
Talking – Frequently, 34%–66%
Vision – Constantly, 67%–100%
Anticipated Starting Pay Range : $107,000.00 – $179,000.00.
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In this role you will act as a trusted confidant and advisor to a business unit or entity leadership team, driving the successful execution of people strategies, including employee value proposition, employee relations, workforce strategy, leadership and team effectiveness, change management, and employee experience with an emphasis on inclusion and belonging.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and drive employee engagement experiences, organization effectiveness initiatives, advanced compensation, workforce strategy/planning, and change management efforts for the business served.
Assist in executing and updating the organization’s culture and engagement strategy.
Execute succession planning, career development, and performance management to support business outcomes.
Partner with leaders to ensure fair and inclusive employee experiences and proactively address DEI gaps and opportunities.
Implement teaming strategies to promote healthy teams; build capability within operations and upskill PP Advisors.
Consult and provide guidance on employee relations, from discovery conversations through performance documentation.
Bridge centers of excellence, People Operations, and Strategic Initiatives teams to drive consistency in practices, policies, and process improvements.
Coach and develop local PP Advisors.
Utilize PP metrics to make data‑driven decisions and improve operational efficiency.
Facilitate inclusive talent management initiatives supporting attraction, mentorship, retention, and advancement of both admin and craft employees.
Advocate for People Practices programs and organizational values and culture.
Collaborate with Centers of Excellence and People Operations to influence the people strategy with business leadership.
Coordinate with staffing leads to promote inclusive hiring practices.
Advocate for Employee Resource Groups and other employee groups and events to foster an inclusive work environment.
Travel to jobsites within the business unit or entity; occasional overnight travel to national team summits or peer group meetings.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, organizational development, business administration, or equivalent experience.
Master’s degree preferred.
7–10+ years of related experience, including compensation, employee and union relations, performance management, regulatory environments, talent acquisition, and talent development.
Experience in construction industry a plus.
3 years of managerial or leadership experience preferred.
Experience with consulting, organizational design, organizational effectiveness, leadership development, change management, and analytics preferred.
Certifications
Human resources or talent management certification preferred (e.g., SHRM‑S/CP, Organizational Effectiveness, Talent Management, DEI, HRBP).
Work Environment & Physical Activity Work Environment:
Inside – standard office environment (Constantly, 67%–100%).
Physical Activity:
Hearing – Constantly, 67%–100%
Repetitive Motions – Frequently, 34%–66%
Sitting – Frequently, 34%–66%
Talking – Frequently, 34%–66%
Vision – Constantly, 67%–100%
Anticipated Starting Pay Range : $107,000.00 – $179,000.00.
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