Employee Relations Manager

Ardurra is seeking an Employee Relations Manager to join our growing Human Resources team. The ideal candidate would be located in Dallas, TX with a potential for hybrid or remote. Ardurra is a multidisciplinary engineering firm that provides broad-based solutions tailored to the specific needs of public and private clients. We leverage interdisciplinary expertise and an integrated structure to deliver practical, innovative solutions that make a positive impact on the communities we serve. Primary Function The Employee Relations Manager leads employee relations initiatives and retention efforts across multiple functions, serving as a trusted advisor to employees and leadership. This role handles employee disputes, grievances, and concerns with professionalism, discretion, and fairness. The Employee Relations Manager promotes engagement, resolves conflicts, and maintains focus on delivering an exceptional employee experience. Primary Duties Provide guidance, education, and support to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and employment practices. Fosters a positive employee relations culture through programs, which include qualitative strategies and quantitative measures, that align with the organizational strategy. Tracks and analyzes employee relations trends, including turnover, to identify areas for improvement. Develops and implements retention efforts and manager training across the organization. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws leading initiatives and team members on compliance efforts. Partner with legal, leadership, HR Business Partners, and broader HR teams to mitigate risk and maintain alignment with best practices. Supervises the HR Compliance support role(s) which includes immigration support. Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field. 8+ years of experience as an HR employee, with significant experience in senior HR roles such as HR Manager or Generalist with emphasis in Employee Relations. Advanced knowledge of HR laws and regulations at both state & federal level, and strategic HR practices, with the ability to design, implement, and oversee programs in employee relations, compliance, talent management, and organizational development across diverse business environments. Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to navigate sensitive and confidential issues, lead high-impact investigations, manage regulatory matters, and foster a culture of fairness, engagement, and accountability. Ability to deliver HR counsel, integrating deep expertise in business operations, organizational effectiveness, and people strategy to support enterprise-wide goals and decision-making. Ability to demonstrate managerial courage and resilience by addressing challenges directly, navigating conflict with fairness, and maintaining focus on key priorities under pressure. Skilled in leadership, coaching, and talent development with the ability to foster collaboration, promote inclusion, delegate effectively, and support open, transparent communication. Experience in complex and technical work environments. Willingness to travel as needed. The right candidate could be located to work remotely with light travel needs. Preferred Qualifications Certified HR professional with a robust HR skillset and/or experiences in a high-growth environment. Experience in the AEC industry operating as a valued business partner to leaders and staff. Demonstrated achievements as an HR professional such as employee program development including Employee Resource Groups. Knowledge of employee development, immigration support, and affirmative Action Plans. Experience facilitating new hire orientations, supervisor/manager education and other trainings as needed and/or partnering with HR team on understanding training needs within the business. Ability to participate in or lead merger & acquisition support activities Experience integrating employees into existing or new operating structures successfully. Business acumen with entrepreneurial mindset. Good working knowledge of HR Systems (HRIS), creating and using spreadsheets (Excel), and having an “eye for detail.” A driving interest to perform at the highest level, continually looking for better answers & new solutions. Passion for learning about competitors and applying insights to inform HR recommendations for our business. Must prefer to be on a “winning team” as opposed to a comfortable routine that never changes. Why Ardurra? While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people‑centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time‑off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home. Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity / Affimitive Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation. Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ardurra