Director of Human Resources (Part-Time)

Jenkins Design Build•Austin, TX

27d•Onsite

About The Position

Jenkins Design Build is hiring a part-time Director of Human Resources to lead all aspects of HR for its family-owned design-build firm of about 30 people. This hands-on, fractional leadership role works 15–20 hours per week and is responsible for compliance, employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, training, benefits, and performance management. The Director serves as a strategic partner to the Owner and leadership team, building practical HR systems and supporting a workplace culture aligned with the company’s core values and long-term growth. The role offers the opportunity to shape the company’s people function and strengthen its HR systems as the company grows. The stated milestone is to build a compliant, efficient HR foundation in the first 90 days and deliver a 12-month HR roadmap. The position is in person at the company’s Austin, Texas office, with flexible weekday hours, and pays $50 per hour.

Requirements

At least 8 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in an HR leadership role.
Experience as the sole or lead HR professional at a small or mid-sized company.
Strong knowledge of federal and state labor laws and HR compliance requirements.
Demonstrated ability to build HR policies, systems, and processes from the ground up.
Experience managing employee relations and investigations with professionalism and discretion.
Ability to work independently and prioritize effectively within a part-time schedule.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
Experience in residential construction, design, or project-based industries.
Familiarity with OSHA and workers’ compensation.
Prior fractional or consulting HR experience.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, and I-9 requirements, worker classification, and required documentation.
Audit current HR practices and create a roadmap that prioritizes high-risk gaps.
Develop, implement, and maintain the employee handbook, SOPs, job descriptions, and HR workflows for office and field teams.
Manage hiring and onboarding for skilled trades, project managers, and design staff.
Select and manage HRIS, payroll, and timekeeping tools for office and field employees.
Partner with safety leadership on OSHA requirements, incident reporting, and workers’ compensation claims.
Coach managers and superintendents on HR policies, feedback, and best practices.
Manage employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, investigations, and disciplinary actions.
Coordinate performance reviews and performance improvement plans, and develop career paths.
Develop pay bands and benchmark compensation against the local construction market.
Oversee employee benefits and open enrollment with the company’s broker.
Lead initiatives to strengthen engagement, culture, and retention, including recognition programs, stay interviews, and exit interviews.
Build a compliant, efficient HR foundation in the first 90 days and deliver a 12-month HR roadmap.