Director of Human Resources

Position Summary

The Director of Human Resources will lead and scale the HR function for a multi-state construction organization. This role is responsible for building HR infrastructure, policies, and compliance frameworks while serving as a strategic partner to executive leadership. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in construction, multi-state employment compliance, and department build-outs from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Leadership

• Design, build, and lead a scalable HR department to support company growth across multiple states
• Partner with executive leadership on workforce planning, organizational development, and culture
• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives

Multi-State Compliance & Employee Relations

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws across multiple jurisdictions
• Oversee employee relations, investigations, and performance management matters
• Manage leave administration, wage and hour compliance, and state-specific employment requirements

Policies, Procedures & Infrastructure

• Develop, implement, and maintain company-wide HR policies, employee handbooks, and procedures
• Standardize HR processes while allowing flexibility for state-specific requirements
• Establish best practices for documentation, recordkeeping, and audits

Construction Workforce Support

• Support field and corporate teams, including project-based and traveling workforces
• Advise leadership on construction-specific labor issues, job classifications, and workforce compliance
• Collaborate with safety, operations, and project leadership teams

Talent & Performance Management

• Oversee recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and offboarding processes
• Implement training, leadership development, and succession planning programs
• Support compensation strategy and benefit plan administration

HR Systems & Payroll

• Oversee HRIS, payroll, and benefits administration
• Preferred experience with ADP for payroll, benefits, and HR systems
• Drive system optimization, reporting, and data accuracy

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership roles
• Demonstrated multi-state HR experience with strong compliance knowledge
• Construction industry experience required
• Proven experience building HR departments, policies, and processes
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws
• Willingness to travel at least 25%

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with ADP (Workforce Now, TotalSource, or similar platforms)
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification
• Experience supporting fast-growing or project-based organizations

Key Competencies

• Strategic and operational HR leadership
• Strong judgment and discretion
• Hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves approach
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work effectively with field operations and executive leadership