Director of Employee Relations

D.R. Horton•Arlington, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Director of Employee Relations. The right candidate will direct employee relations strategy, policy governance, and case management. This role ensures consistent, fair, and legally compliant handling of employee relations matters, while partnering closely with HR, Legal, and business leadership to mitigate risk, promote positive employee engagement, and uphold company values.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Labor Relations, or a related field
8+ years of progressive employee relations experience in a complex, multi-state organization, experience in a shared services model strongly preferred
Prior supervisory experience required
Demonstrated experience leading investigations and managing high-risk employee relations matters
Experience partnering closely with Legal and senior leadership
Strong computer skills are required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn new programs/systems quickly is essential

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or Juris Doctor (JD) preferred
Professional certifications such as SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent a plus

Responsibilities

Oversee the company’s employee relations strategy, policies, and practices to ensure consistency, compliance, and alignment with business objectives
Direct the intake, investigation, and resolution of complex and high-risk employee relations matters, including performance management, workplace conduct, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and policy violations
Serve as a strategic advisor to HR leadership and senior business leaders on employee relations risks, trends, and recommended actions
Partner closely with Legal to manage matters with litigation exposure, agency charges, subpoenas, and outside counsel coordination
Implement investigation protocols, documentation standards, and escalation frameworks to ensure defensible and timely outcomes
Oversee employee relations metrics, trend analysis, and reporting to identify systemic issues and recommend corrective actions.
Ensure employee relations practices align with federal, state, and local employment laws across all operating jurisdictions
Lead the development and delivery of employee relations training for HR and leadership, including investigations, documentation, and conflict resolution
Provide guidance and coaching to Region and Division HR Managers and Coordinators on effective employee relations practices, corrective action, and policy application
Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
Ability to travel overnight (Up to 15%25 travel)
Supervises 2 or more employees