Purpose of Position:

The Human Resources Manager leads the day-to-day delivery of HR programs and services for the company, including recruiting and onboarding, employee relations, benefits and payroll administration, performance management, compliance, and safety-related training coordination. This position partners with company leadership and project teams to attract, develop, and retain a skilled workforce, ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, and supports a positive, safe, and productive work environment for office and field employees.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience); SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or PHR/SPHR certification preferred.
• Five or more years of progressive HR experience, including at least two years in a supervisory role; construction industry experience required.
• Working knowledge of employment law and regulations (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, OSHA, ACA, COBRA, I-9/E-Verify).
• Experience with HRIS, payroll, and benefits platforms (e.g., Paylocity, Employee Navigator) and strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills with the ability to build trust at all levels of the organization.
• Sound judgment and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills required.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage and supervise HR staff, setting priorities, providing coaching, and conducting performance reviews.
• Oversee full-cycle recruiting, including job postings, applicant screening, interviewing, offers, and new hire onboarding for office and field personnel.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on employee relations matters, conducting fair and timely investigations and recommending resolutions.
• Administer employee benefits, open enrollment, leaves of absence, and workers' compensation in coordination with carriers and vendors.
• Maintain and audit the HRIS and payroll systems to ensure accurate employee records, time reporting, and data integrity.
• Develop, update, and communicate HR policies, the employee handbook, and job descriptions in compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Administer the performance management process, including biannual assessments, scoring guides, goal setting, and development plans.
• Coordinate required training and certifications with safety and project teams, including new hire orientation and compliance training.
• Ensure compliance with employment regulations, including I-9/E-Verify, EEO, wage and hour, and required postings and reporting.
• Manage employee separations, including exit processes, final pay, COBRA notices, and return of company property.
• Track and report HR metrics (turnover, time to fill, headcount, training completion) and present findings and recommendations to leadership.
• Support employee engagement, recognition, and retention initiatives.
• Executive HR initiative to completion on schedule, keeping senior leadership informed of progress, milestones, and issues requiring attention.
• Perform other duties as assigned.