Director of Human Resources

Director of Human Resources

The Director of Human Resources is responsible for overseeing the daily operations, strategic initiatives, and long-term development of the Human Resources department. This position ensures that HR programs, policies, and services support organizational goals, employee experience, and compliance with all applicable laws. The Director provides leadership in talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compensation, benefits, workforce development, and organizational culture. Collaborates closely with internal departments to ensure informed workforce decisions, alignment with company standards, regulatory compliance, and effective execution of human resources initiatives across the organization.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Oversee and manage all HR department activities, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, training and development, performance management, compensation, benefits, compliance, and HR operations.
• Assist the Chief Development Officer in enacting corporate employee development objectives and strategies.
• Develop and implement HR plans and programs, both short and long range, to ensure the company attracts, retains, and develops a high-performing workforce.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. To include but not limited to, oversight of all annual reporting requirements (EEO, AAP, etc.).
• Lead workforce planning efforts, conducting ongoing analysis of staffing levels, skill gaps, succession pipelines, and organizational structure.
• Provide guidance to managers and supervisors on employee relations, corrective actions, performance improvement plans, conflict resolution, and policy application.
• Work in collaboration with Risk Manager on all investigations related to employee concerns, ethics, compliance, and legal matters.
• Maintain and update HR policies, employee handbook, job descriptions, DSOPs, and internal procedures.
• Oversee talent acquisition efforts, including job postings, interviews, pre-employment processes, and onboarding.
• Manage employee engagement initiatives and support programs aimed at improving communication, workplace culture, and employee satisfaction.
• Manage annual employee performance evaluation process.
• Oversee benefits administration, including 401(k) plan, annual medical & TASC open enrollments, vendor management, employee support, and compliance reporting.
• Serve as primary HR representative for review and approvals for 401(k) plan administration.
• Manage compensation programs and conduct annual market reviews to ensure internal equity and competitive positioning.
• Prepare and track the HR department's annual budget, including professional development, HR technology, recruitment, and employee programs.
• Serve as primary HR representative and trusted advisor to leadership on organizational development, workforce trends, and strategic HR recommendations.
• Serve as primary HR representative and trusted point of contact for all employees, fostering open communication and trust.
• Support organizational change initiatives, communication efforts, and cross-departmental collaboration.
• Act as the visible and approachable "face" of HR for the organization, ensuring employees feel supported, heard, and valued.

Competencies to perform the job successfully include:

• Organizational Leadership: Promotes organizational mission and goals and demonstrates the path to achieve them.
• Problem Solving/Analysis: Approaches complex tasks or problems by breaking them into component parts; analyzes options, considers risks, and makes sound decisions.
• Communication Proficiency: Communicates clearly and persuasively; adapts communication style to audience; provides well-reasoned recommendations and guidance.
• Relationship Building: Maintains an open, approachable manner; treats others respectfully; fosters trust and positive working relationships.
• Teamwork: Promotes cooperation and commitment within the team and across departments; supports joint ownership of goals and outcomes.
• Integrity & Discretion: Handles confidential information with the highest level of professionalism and ethical standards.
• Strategic Thinking: Anticipates future workforce needs and recommends proactive HR solutions.

Qualifications to perform this job successfully include:

• Physical Presence: Regular and predictable physical presence in the Dutra Kerner Blvd. office is an essential qualification for this position due to the importance of timely interactions with employees, managers, and the executive team.
• Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. Senior HR certification (SPHR or SHRM-SCP) required. Construction or construction-related industries, including trades, and multi state experience strongly desired. Minimum 10 years of HR experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Language Ability: Ability to communicate effectively, professionally, and persuasively with employees, management, and external partners.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to identify and define problems, collect information, analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; ability to interpret instructions, policies, and data presented in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency internet research, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and experience with VISTA, EGNYTE, and other company systems preferred.
• Current valid Driver's License.
• Ability to travel as needed to include regular visits to satellite offices and project sites.

Direct supervision of HR staff, including assigning work, evaluating performance, and ensuring team alignment with departmental goals.

Usual office work conditions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Minimum physical exertion.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.