DPR Construction · 4 days ago
Talent Advocate-SPW/Family of Companies
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$115K/yr - $215K/yr
5+ years expDPR Construction is seeking a strategic, dynamic and experienced Talent Advocate to join our SPW/Family of Companies. The Talent Advocate role is responsible for accelerating the performance, engagement, and retention of the organization’s top talent by integrating executive-level coaching with talent strategy.
CommercialConstructionIndustrial
Responsibilities
Provides individual coaching, performance consulting and development of top talent
Partners with People Practices Leader and People Practices team to develop and implement a regional or workgroup integrated talent strategy including talent reviews and succession planning
Facilitates regular strategic talent meetings with business leaders
Creates individual development plans and drives accountability for key seats & successors
Provides top talent advocacy, assessments, development & transition Plans as appropriate
Supports business unit leadership team development (team formation, team health, team visioning)
Supports onboarding of key and strategic hires
Partners with other People Practices resources including HR, DEI, Talent Acquisition, Craft People Practices, L&D, People Practices Technology
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or related work experience in Operations, HR, Coaching, L&D
Minimum of 5+ years (Operations, HR, Coaching, L&D)
Advanced experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Moderate/High Travel is expected across the Region, Family of Companies, or Corporate Services groups
Demonstrates advanced commitment to DPR core values and culture at an organizational level
Progressive Leadership – Demonstrates leadership of self as well as responsibility for leading others either directly or indirectly. Experience working with senior leaders (i.e., leader of leaders) and leadership teams
Business Acumen – understands fundamental business, operational, and financial processes, demonstrates strategic thinking
Communication – Listens respectfully with different audiences. Communicates strategically and uses varied communication vehicles and opportunities to develop shared understanding and build consensus
Collaboration with others – Fosters collaboration, coaches others, leads teams, manages performance and resolves conflicts
Planning and organizing – Makes and executes plans to reach goals supporting organizational success
Partnership – Authentically partners with people through building psychological safety, trust, and empathy
Continuous Learning – Identifies and addresses learning and developmental needs to enhance own performance and the performance of others
Emotional Intelligence – Understands the emotions of self and others, managing own emotions, and influencing others
Preferred
Talent management - succession planning and top talent development experience preferred
Coaching certification recommended. Post-hire certification will be required
Career counseling is a plus
Construction industry experience is a plus
Bilingual (Spanish and English) is a plus (U.S. roles)
Benefits
DPR offers a variety of medical, dental, vision and wellness benefits to keep you healthy.
Company
DPR Construction
DPR Construction is a national commercial building contractor and construction manager.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
George Pfeffer
Chief Executive Officer
Atul Khanzode
Chief Technology Officer & Leadership Team Member
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