People Practices Business Partner - Denver, CO

Job Overview

The People Practices (PP) Business Partner serves as a trusted confidant for a Business Unit (BU), Corporate Service Integrated Workgroup, and/or Entity leadership team. This role partners with Coaches, Team Leaders, and the PP Advisor to execute DPR people strategies, including the employee value proposition, employee relations, workforce strategy, leadership and team effectiveness, change management, and inclusive employee experiences.

• Lead and drive employee engagement experiences, organization effectiveness initiatives, advanced compensation, workforce strategy/planning (recruitment, retention, development, succession) and change management efforts for the business served.
• Assist in the execution and updating of the organization’s strategy for culture and engagement.
• Execute succession planning, career development and performance management to support business outcomes and career progression.
• Partner with Leaders to ensure great employee experiences with a primary focus on fairness & inclusion and proactively address any DEI gaps and opportunities within the employee lifecycle.
• Implement teaming strategies to promote healthy teams; build capability within operations and upskill PP Advisors to assist.
• Consult and provide guidance on employee relations with Coaches from discovery conversations through performance documentation in partnership with the Workplace Services team.
• Serve as a bridge between the Centers of Excellence, People Operations, and Strategic Initiatives teams to drive consistency in practices, policies, and process improvements.
• Responsible for coaching and professional development of local PP Advisor(s).
• Utilize PP metrics to achieve data‑driven decision making, support business results, and improve operational efficiency.
• Facilitate inclusive talent management initiatives that support the attraction, mentorship, retention, and advancement of both admin and craft employees.
• Serve as an advocate and champion for People Practices programs as well as organizational values and culture.
• Collaborate with the Centers of Excellence and People Operations to develop, influence, and curate the people strategy with the business leadership team.
• Coordinate and partner with staffing leads for both admin and craft and promote inclusive hiring practices.
• Primary organizational advocate of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and other key employee groups and events to foster an inclusive work environment and belonging.
• Travel to jobsites within the business unit or entity; occasional overnight travel to attend national team summits or peer group meetings or to build relationships with other People Practices teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, organizational development, business administration, or equivalent experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation, employee and union relations, performance management, regulatory environments, talent acquisition, and talent development.
• 7–10+ years of related experience, or equivalent training.
• Construction industry experience.
• 3 years of managerial or leadership experience preferred.
• Experience with consulting, organizational design, organizational effectiveness, leadership development, change management, and analytics preferred.

• Human resources or talent management certification preferred (e.g., SHRM‑S/CP, Organizational Effectiveness, Talent Management, DEI, HRBP).

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DPR offers medical, dental, vision, and wellness benefits to support health and well‑being.

DPR is an equal‑opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at DPR are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical or mental disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

DPR will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Read more in our EEOE Policy.