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HR Business Partner

Job Description:

 

HITT Contracting is seeking a HR Business Partner to provide professional guidance and support to our team members and business leaders. The ideal candidate will have high levels of motivation, strong organization skills and be influential in achieving operational excellence and a best-in-class employee experience. The HR Business Partner carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: employee relations, change management, performance management, employee engagement and programming, HR policy and procedure, HR-related training, federal and state compliance, and general HR administration.

HITT Contracting is headquartered in the Washington, DC area (Falls Church, VA). Our company has a strong, 80-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. This is an onsite role.

Responsibilities

• Respond to HR-related inquiries, questions, and concerns from team members across all departments 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, development, retention tactics, team building, and conflict resolution

• Lead thorough and objective 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 aversion

• Guide, train, and direct managers and team members on appropriate federal and state legal compliance (FMLA, ADA, EEOC, etc.)

• 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 utilizing feedback to better the employee experience

• Facilitate the 30/60/90-day onboarding experience by conducting pulse check with new hires and their managers

• Develop enhancements to HITT’s employee engagement strategy by recommending goals and action plans that align with priorities based on employee feedback and strategic business goals

• Assist in the development and implementation of various HR policies, initiatives, and trainings

• Support broader HR projects as needed and maintains confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

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, EEOC, etc.

• Highly proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)

• Excellent investigative skills and experience

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and experience building relationships internally and externally

• Possesses a strong business acumen and excellent conflict resolution skills

• 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

• Ability to work independently and requires minimal direction in achieving goals, yet also maintains strong interpersonal and collaboration skills

• Capable of identifying performance and/or behavioral gaps that can negatively influence culture

HITT Contracting, Inc. is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer providing opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQ+ individuals are encouraged to apply.

HITT Contracting, Inc. promotes a drug-free workplace.