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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…