Director of Human Resources; Part-Time

Jenkins Design Build is hiring a part-time Director of Human Resources (HR Director) in Austin, TX. This fractional HR leadership role, 15-20 hours a week at $50 per hour, owns HR compliance, hiring and onboarding, employee relations, benefits and performance management for our award-winning, family-owned design-build firm of about 30 people.

• Job Type: Part-time (W-2 employee)
• Pay: $50.00 per hour
• Expected
  
  Hours:
  
  15-20 hours per week
• Schedule: Flexible weekday hours
• Work Location: In person at our office in Austin, TX (78738)
• Reports To: Owner / President
• Target
  
  Start Date:
  
  October 26, 2026

At Jenkins, we don't simply build houses - we craft homes where families gather, friendships grow, and memories are made. Recognized nationally as an award-winning design-build firm, we combine visionary design with meticulous craftsmanship. Our team is driven by a mission: to create living spaces that reflect the aspirations and unique stories of our clients. This is more than a job;

it's your opportunity to be part of something impactful and fulfilling.

• Pursue Excellence
• Act with Integrity
• Work Efficiently
• Be Proactive
• Grow Continuously

The part-time Director of Human Resources leads all aspects of HR for Jenkins Design Build, including compliance, employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, training, benefits, and performance management. This is a hands‑on, fractional leadership role for an experienced HR professional who can build strong systems with limited weekly hours. The Director serves as a strategic partner to the Owner and leadership team, helping to foster a culture that reflects our core values and supports long-term growth.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, I-9), including proper worker classification and required documentation.
  • Aligned Core Values:
    Act with Integrity, Work Efficiently
• Audit current HR practices and build a practical roadmap that prioritizes the highest-risk gaps first.
  • Aligned Core Values:
    Be Proactive, Pursue Excellence
• Develop, implement, and maintain the employee handbook, SOPs, job descriptions, and HR workflows to ensure consistency across office and field teams.
  • Aligned Core Values:
    Pursue Excellence, Act with Integrity
• Manage the hiring and onboarding process for skilled trades, project managers, and design staff, ensuring a smooth and professional introduction to the company.
  • Aligned Core Values:
    Pursue Excellence, Act with Integrity
• Select and manage HRIS, payroll, and timekeeping tools that work for both office and field employees.
  • Aligned Core Values:
    Work Efficiently, Be Proactive
• Partner with safety leadership on OSHA requirements, incident reporting, and workers' compensation claims.
  • Aligned Core Values:
    Act with Integrity, Be Proactive
• Coach managers and superintendents on HR policies, feedback, and best practices.
  • Aligned Core Values:
    Act with Integrity, Work Efficiently
• Manage employee relations issues, including conflict resolution, investigations, and disciplinary actions, with professionalism and discretion.
  • Aligned Core Values:
    Act with Integrity, Be Proactive
• Coordinate performance reviews and performance improvement plans, and build simple career paths that support accountability and growth.
  • Aligned Core Values:
    Work Efficiently, Grow Continuously
• Develop pay bands and benchmark compensation against the local construction market.
  • Aligned Core Values:
    Pursue Excellence, Work Efficiently
• Oversee employee benefits and open enrollment with our broker, ensuring compliance and cost-effectiveness.
  • Aligned Core Values:
    Act with Integrity, Work Efficiently
• Lead initiatives that strengthen engagement, culture, and…