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 Details

• 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

Why Join Jenkins Design Build?

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.

Jenkins Design Build Core Values

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

Position Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 retention, including recognition programs, stay interviews, and exit interviews.
  • Aligned Core Values: Grow Continuously, Act with Integrity

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including 3+ years in an HR leadership role.
• Experience as the sole or lead HR professional at a small or mid-sized company.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state labor laws and HR compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to build HR policies, systems, and processes from the ground up.
• Experience managing employee relations and investigations with professionalism and discretion.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize effectively within a part-time schedule.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
• Experience in residential construction, design, or project-based industries.
• Familiarity with OSHA and workers' compensation.
• Prior fractional or consulting HR experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Career Development & Growth

The Director of HR has the opportunity to shape the people function of an award-winning firm from the ground up. Growth will focus on becoming a trusted advisor to leadership, strengthening company culture, and driving continuous improvement in HR systems as the company grows.

Milestone: Build a compliant, efficient HR foundation in the first 90 days and deliver a 12-month HR roadmap that supports the company's growth.

How to Apply

Submit your resume through this posting, along with a short note about your experience leading HR at a small or growing company.

Jenkins Design Build is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.