HR Business Partner II

Gilbane Building Company•Houston, TX

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Gilbane is seeking an HR Business Partner II responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level and works closely with local business partner and senior HR management in supporting designated geographic regions. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: recruiting/employment, employee relations, training, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation and employment law compliance. This role will sit in our Houston, TX. Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more! We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Requirements

BS or MS degree
5 to 8 years’ human resource experience, or a master’s degree in human resource management and two years’ experience in the HR field
Or 7 years of experience in the HR field, or any similar combination of education and experience
Human Resources Capacity
Problem Solving/Analysis
Project Management
Communication Proficiency
Ethical Conduct
Time Management
Ability to communicate effectively and develop rapport and trust with coworkers and the employee population
Fluent in Microsoft Office and HRIS software

Nice To Haves

SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Investigate and resolve day-to-day employee relations problems, either directly or through advice to management
Manage College Hiring and Intern Programs (includes career fair attendance and, interviewing and hiring candidates to meet Business Unit College graduate hiring goals.
Participate in the recruitment process by discussing staffing needs with management, interviewing key hires and make recommendations to management for hiring decisions
Participate in Staffing meetings to ensure workforce planning data is captured and updated to reflect current needs/availability
Provide advice to managers on employee wages and salaries to administer the Salary Planning Process
Champion the annual performance appraisal process to ensure completion
Organize and conduct new hire orientation
Conduct Exit Interviews to develop Lessons Learned
Coordinate and participate in the annual Succession Planning process
Actively participate in Business Unit and Corporate HR Strategic plan initiatives
Maintain awareness of current and changing employment laws