PEOPLE FIRST: BUILDING TALENT BY DESIGN

At Southland Industries we aspire to build a workforce that’s as diverse as the people who occupy the buildings we design, build and maintain. Building talent by design, is our intentional approach to creating a truly safe, collaborative and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, empowers professional achievement and where people are treated with respect at all levels. If you’re someone with a true passion for our industry, a life-long learner, with high accountability and a drive for results we’re looking for you!  At Southland, we hire problem solvers that are focused on providing customer value through continuous improvement and will take ownership to create the best experiences that will have an impact wider than their own job.  We thrive on creating a strong company and culture where you’ll feel engaged, challenged and valued.

If you’re ready for the next big step in your career and want a fun and fast paced environment that comes with a growing company, then JOIN our team and become a part of an organization that values PEOPLE, INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, SAFETY, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY & SUSTAINABILITY.

Position Summary:

We are looking for a Human Resources professional who is seeking a career path and wants to be part of a dynamic high functioning HR team.  You will have the opportunity to be exposed to a variety of experiences and partner with a business  that has a need for a proactive HR partnership with strong organizational, communication and execution skills.  In this critical role you will manage a variety of high-touch human resource activities for several locations of an East Coast business unit.   This is a hands-on role that requires both tactical and strategic execution of business unit level projects and activities, while maintaining focus and alignment with company-wide initiatives and programs.  You will also be a member of our HR Operations team, which is focused on optimizing, designing and implementing company-wide HR programs that directly impact our employee and manager experiences. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of having successful organizational impact in a mid-sized company and matrix environment. 

**This is not a remote opportunity and requires the candidate to be located locally to work out of our Dulles, VA office when not traveling to other locations.  There is no company relocation assistance approved for this role at this time.**

What you'll be doing:

• You will guide workforce planning and talent acquisition, complex employee relations case management, employee engagement and development, and compensation management.
• Develop very effective partnerships with division management and strong relationships with employees at all levels. 
• Provide advice and counsel to managers on a regular basis for complex employee performance issues including investigations, performance improvement plans, and performance counseling. 
• Advise and guide the business on the development of workforce plans.  Partner with Talent Acquisition and interface with management to ensure all positions are filled effectively and timely, in accordance to workforce plans. 
• Support annual performance appraisal process and partner with Compensation function to facilitate compensation processes by counseling and advising managers.
• Collaborate with HR Functional Experts/teams (TA, Talent Management, Total Rewards, and L&D) to execute, and communicate programs that meet the needs of employees and the business.
• Participate in the development and implementation of Corporate Human Resources Programs to maximize effectiveness and minimize redundancies in company-wide HR processes

What makes you successful:

• Proven ability to build and maintain very effective relationships and work successfully as an influencer across organization lines and at all levels, while supporting remote managers/employees.  Ability to navigate a matrix organization and experience partnering with HR functional experts.
• The ability to shift quickly between tactical and strategic work/initiatives.
• Significant knowledge of, employment law, workforce planning/recruitment, organizational design, employee and labor relations. General knowledge of collective bargaining agreements, training, compensation, benefits, and leave management.
• Ability to problem solve and provide advice and counsel on complex professional and organizational employee issues.  Ability to develop creative solutions and provide options to management.
• Very strong organizational and prioritization skills; ability to meet deadlines and manage changing priorities in a fast-paced and sometimes ambiguous environment; ability to work independently; excellent customer service skills with timely responses to high volume requests.
• Ability to travel to shop location, remote construction projects in various states within the region, as well as to West Coast for HR team meetings and professional development.  Approximately 15-20% travel.

What you bring to us:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Human Resources Management, Organizational Development, Business Administration/Management . 
• If degree is in other field of study a PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP Certification is required.
• 8 years of progressive experience in Human Resources working in a mid-size company;
• Must have demonstrated experience managing a mix of professional and union employees
• Previous experience managing remote locations
• Construction, Engineering or similar industry experience preferred  

Benefits:

As an employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent benefits for you and your family:

• 401(k) Plan with 50% Company Match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance - 100% Paid for Employee
• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Insurance
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
• Holidays/Vacation/Personal Time/Life Events Leave
• Numerous training opportunities and company paid membership for professional associations and licenses

For more information on Southland Industries, please visit our web site: Southland Careers or on Facebook or LinkedIN or Twitter

To hear what our employees are saying about working at Southland Industries, check out our Career Video - Working at Southland

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

**All employment offers are contingent upon successful, drug test, background check and professional reference checks.**

*At this time we are unable to offer employment sponsorship*

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