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 ...