Human Resources Director
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30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About us
WRA Architects is a Texas and Oklahoma based Architectural Design firm with deep expertise on PreK-12 and Higher Education Facilities as well as municipal facilities. Our goal is to be the leader in building communities where people flourish. We provide opportunities for Architects and Interior Designers to develop under the guidance of our knowledgeable and experienced staff.
Why WRA
We are a Great place to work our Clients are Raving Fans and we Love to Design! With over 70 years of experience our core purpose is to positively influence peoples lives through design. We believe in building an inclusive diverse firm where different talents cultures and generations come together driving the innovation needed for the next great idea. We have an outstanding benefits package and optional work-from-home Fridays.
Job Summary
The HR Director will lead and oversee all aspects of human resources practices and operations playing a pivotal role in shaping our company culture driving strategic initiatives and ensuring regulatory compliance. This individual will bring extensive HR expertise sound judgment and a strong working knowledge of employment sponsorship and visa processes. Success in this role requires alignment with our core values: being a community builder a humble warrior and a mindful listenersomeone who fosters collaboration leads with integrity and listens with intention.
Essential Functions
- Lead and manage all HR functions including talent acquisition employee relations performance management compensation benefits training and compliance.
- Develop and implement HR strategies that support the firms goals values and evolving organizational needs.
- Oversee the full employee experiencefrom recruitment and onboarding to development retention and offboarding.
- Design and manage competitive compensation and benefits programs that attract and retain top talent.
- Create implement and maintain HR policies and operational procedures that promote efficiency consistency and compliance.
- Ensure adherence to federal state and local employment laws and regulations. Promote ethical HR practices and a culture of integrity and unity.
- Manage employment sponsorship and visa processes (e.g. H-1B OPT Green Card) in collaboration with legal counsel.
- Support team Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) Paylocity to support data accuracy reporting and process automation.
- Develop and oversee performance evaluation systems and support organizational goal setting and alignment.
- Design and deliver training programs that enhance employee skills leadership capabilities and compliance awareness.
- Lead change management initiatives and support leadership in workforce planning succession planning and organizational development.
- Utilize data analytics to measure HR activity identify trends and drive continuous improvement across HR operations.
- Evaluate and improve HR-related business processes to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with finance to develop and manage payroll and the HR department budget ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and staff providing guidance on HR matters and organizational strategy.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive HR experience including management of an HR team for at least 5 years.
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources Organizational Development Business or a related field required (Masters preferred).
- HR Certification through SHRM (SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP) or an equivalent professional association is required.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. employment law and HR best practices required.
- Proven experience in an architecture design or professional services environment is a plus.
- Demonstrated experience with employment sponsorship and visa processes required.
- Exceptional interpersonal communication and leadership skills.
- High ethical standards and a commitment to confidentiality and fairness.
The salary this website provides for this position may or may not be aligned with the salary that WRA Architects pays for this position. The salary WRA will offer will commensurate with experience.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or protected veteran status.
Work Environment: General office environment with moderate noise. This position is mostly sedentary involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. A busy environment with many unscheduled interruptions. Frequent computer use at workstation for extended periods of time. Public contact position requiring appropriate business apparel.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Talent Management
- Employee Relations
- Succession Planning
- Employee Evaluation
- Human Resources Management
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Benefits Administration
- HRIS
- Training & Development
- Employment & Labor Law
- Organization Design
- Human Resources
About Company
A full size architecture firm specializing in K-12 next generation schools and facilities. Since 1954, we have helped design some of the most innovative schools to help meet the 21th century learning needs.
