Employee Relations Director

D.R. Horton, Inc.•Arlington, TX

55d•Onsite

About The Position

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information. D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for an experienced and strategic Employee Relations Director to join our Corporate Employee Relations Team. This senior-level role will serve as a trusted partner to corporate, regional, and divisional leadership nationwide to offer sound judgment, clear communication, and hands-on support with complex employee relations matters.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field
10 years of Employee Relations and HR Management experience, including advising and counseling managers and employees on employee relations issues, administering discipline and grievance processes, performance management, and developing personnel policies
Strong knowledge of HR practices, employment law, and employee relations
Excellent communication, analytical, and critical thinking skills
Ability to handle confidential information with great sensitivity
Proficient in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems

Nice To Haves

Experience with Taleo and PeopleSoft strongly preferred
PHR or SHRM certification strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Partner with corporate, regional, and divisional leadership to investigate and resolve complex employee relations issues
Advise managers and HR staff on employee relations best practices
Conduct thorough and timely investigations, including interviews and documentation
Act as trusted advisor to senior management regarding judgement, communication and support to drive consistency.
Draft and review employee relations communications and disciplinary actions
Provide coaching and performance management support to leaders
Ensure consistent application of HR policies and procedures
Design and deliver employee relations training and resources, including national travel to lead in-person HR trainings focused on employee relations and managerial best practices
Analyze trends from exit interviews and surveys to improve retention
Maintain a comprehensive understanding of employment laws and compliance requirements, including EEOC, FMLA, ADA, state pay equity, and leave of absence processes, to ensure alignment with local, state, and federal regulations
Coordinate with national Employee Relations and Leave of Absence teams to maintain collaboration and facilitate decision making
Conduct employee separations as needed
Recommend and implement process improvements
Provide clear, concise, and professional communication in all interactions and documentation
Collaborate with senior leadership to align employee relations strategies with business goals
Attend company events and outings regularly to build rapport and strengthen relationships with leaders across the organization
Ability to travel nationally (up to 25%)
Must be able to work on-site at the D.R. Horton corporate office in Arlington, TX