The Weitz Company · 2 days ago
Human Resources (HR) Manager
Des Moines, IA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expThe Weitz Company is a full-service construction company that is hiring a Human Resources (HR) Manager to manage HR functions throughout the employee life cycle. This role involves promoting company culture, talent management, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
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Responsibilities
Manage people-related needs by providing guidance, coaching, and support to employees and management
Ensure compliance with company policy and applicable laws and regulations
Understand company compensation and benefits program and strategy; analyze and propose recommendations based on market intel
Stay abreast of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations and provide guidance to remain compliant
Align and prioritize business unit initiatives and strategies with the overall business strategy, workforce planning, and companywide HR initiatives
Create and deliver HR-related training and development content based on findings from talent management processes, business unit metrics, and other identified needs in partnership with business unit leadership
Partner with Talent Acquisition and other HR team members to plan for staffing needs, including onboarding of new employees, internal mobility, and needs based on other employment transitions
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, market competitiveness, and efficiency of processes, policies, and integration between HR and Operations
Foster a positive work environment through employee engagement initiatives, building a trusting work environment and maintaining consistent values and culture across multiple workplaces/locations
Partner with internal stakeholders on companywide programming and processes; advocate, drive, and ensure effective implementation at business unit level
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in HR is required
5+ years of experience with compliance/laws and regulations, coaching and counseling employees, career path counseling, and hourly workforce management
3+ years of professional-level management experience
SHRM-CP certification or willingness to obtain within 6 months of hire is required
Must be able to work in the Des Moines, IA office – upon successful training, the ability to work a hybrid schedule will be available
Willingness to travel to construction project sites periodically
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Ability to learn specific job-related software upon hire
Preferred
Construction-related industry experience is a plus
Business-related required, HR focused emphasis is preferred – an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
Bilingual (fluent) in English and Spanish is a plus
Benefits
Competitive Pay
Rewarding Bonus Program
Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Programs
Employer-Paid Life Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off Provisions
401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement
Fully Paid Parental Leave
Voluntary Products Including: Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards
Company
The Weitz Company
The Weitz Company, a subsidiary of Orascom Construction PLC, is a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2012-09-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Kevin McClain
President & CEO
Recent News
Corridor Business Journal
2025-10-31
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