Human Resources Director

Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.

Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).

Our Benefits

Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive compensation and benefit package:

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

And more!

Summary

Balfour Beatty is seeking a Human Resources Director to join our team in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Human Resources Director will serve as a business partner to the Carolinas and Southeast Division. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to leads and manage a wide range of Human Resource processes and programs. This work includes tactical and strategic oversight of department initiatives ensuring successful hiring, training, retention, and development of employees and the effective interpretation and communication of HR policies and procedures to company managers and employees. The position reports to the Vice President of Human Resources.

Essential Functions

Employee Relations

• Supports management and targeted client groups by serving as an employee relations specialist.
• Interprets HR policies and employment law for employees and managers, and coaches them to ensure consistency, effectiveness, and compliance.
• Serves as a consultant to managers and officers in all areas of HR including compliance with HR related laws and regulations.
• Supervises and oversees HR Team and potentially other staff, new hire process.
• Coaches/counsels managers and employees on performance and career issues and opportunities. Manages employee relations activities including investigation, documentation and resolution.
• Evaluates, proposes change and publishes modifications to existing policies and procedures.
• Assists executive management in annual performance review process preparation and administration. Monitors program and participates in one on one session as needed.
  
  

Talent Management

• Counsel’s managers and employees on performance management techniques, career path planning for staff and succession planning on an ongoing basis or as needed.
• Manages organizational development and performance management programs for targeted client groups, including assisting with administration of 360° feedback process and one-on-one coaching of management and employees to increase effectiveness.
  
  

HR Analytics & Systems

• Conducts basic analyses of HR data; compiles data sets from HRIS and stand alone HR spreadsheets.
• Analyzes trends and reports on various HR metrics (retention, promotions, turnover, trends, training and development and overall employee engagement), etc.
  
  

Culture, Leadership and Employee Development

• Builds effective relationships with project teams, functional departments, customers, vendors, and user groups that reflect and support company
  
  

core values and meets or exceeds the customer’s expectations.

• Serves as a role model and promotes professional behavior.
  
  

Performs Other Related Duties As Assigned

Minimum Requirement

• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• 6-8 years of progressive HR management experience required or 10 years of proven, progressive Human Resources management experience.
  
  

Preferred Experience & Qualification

• Masters degree in Human Resources or a related field preferred.
• Experience in the construction industry
  
  

Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.