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Austin Industries is one of the nation’s largest, most diversified U.S.-based construction companies. With more than 7,000 employee-owners, Austin Industries provides nearly every type of civil, commercial, and industrial construction services through the expertise of our operating companies: Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial and Austin Industrial.
Austin Industries has an outstanding opportunity for a HR Generalist at our corporate headquarters in Dallas, Texas. Our HR Generalist will provide a wide range of human resources support to the department and company. This position will be responsible for maintaining and building knowledge and skills in all HR disciplines from employee orientation and recruitment, compensation and benefits, EEO, legal requirements for employers, and training and development.
Essential Functions
- Point of contact for employee-owners and ensures timely resolution to all employee questions and requests.
- Support employee relations and day-to-day HR life cycle matters.
- Interpret HR policies and employment law for employees and managers, and coach them to ensure consistency, effectiveness, and compliance.
- Ensures proper administration of all HR-related policies, procedures, systems, and processes.
- Support management by providing human resources advice, counsel, and decisions.
- Audit various documents and processes.
- Assist with assigned areas of organization development and performance management including coaching employees and managers to increase effectiveness/results of the performance assessment process.
- Assist with annual benefits enrollment, processing forms, and maintaining documents.
- Engages and contributes to various HR project initiatives focused on driving improvements, automation and progressive HR practice.
- All other duties as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field and 3 – 5+ years’ experience in Human Resources or related field is preferred or 6 – 8 years of progressive, relevant Human Resources experience.
- Bilingual in Spanish highly preferred.
- Strong computer skills in word processing, spreadsheet, scanning, database, presentation and communication software.
- Able to build rapport with all types of people; can clearly put into words people’s strengths and limitations and accurately project what people are likely to do in various situations.
- Able and willing to face challenges with energy and composure while producing results and effectively managing conflict.
- Excellent communication, organization, presentation, facilitation and conflict resolution skills are essential.
- Able to organize people, tools, equipment, and other resources and orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish desired results.
- Able to make decisions under tight deadlines, occasionally in the face of incomplete information.
- Capable of maintaining confidential information, due to the nature of HR.
- Act in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and the employees, while maintaining constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer requirements and expectations.
We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about Austin, please go to
An equal employment opportunity employer
Austin (“The Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company’s policy to comply with all federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Become an owner
Unlike other companies that may be privately or publicly held, Austin is 100% owned by our employees. It’s a source of pride for everyone one of our 7,000+ employee-owners that we have vested interest in the day-to-day success of our company. We share Austin’s growth and profitability, and are accountable to ourselves for doing everything it takes to serve our customers with excellence and to make Austin the best it can be. After all, We Own It. Learn more at .
About Austin Industries
Austin Industries and its operating companies engage in almost every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction. Austin is owned entirely by its employees through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Austin Industries has a rich history. We are one of the largest and most diversified construction firms in the nation. Austin stands on the core values of Uncompromising Integrity, Employee-ownership, Exemplary Service and Excellence in Safety. To learn more about our history, culture and operations, visit us at .
No agency inquiries please
Austin Industries and all operating divisions (Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial, and Austin Industrial) do not accept unsolicited resumes, candidates’ names or summaries from staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to Austin Industries, or any of its employee-owners, becomes the property of Austin Industries and Austin Industries will not pay a placement fee.
Experience Preferred
- Bilingual in Spanish
Education Preferred
- Bachelors or better in Human Resource Administration or related field
