Key Responsibilities
- Workforce Planning & Recruitment: Develop and execute tailored recruitment strategies to address industry labor shortages. Source, screen, and hire both salaried professionals (Project Managers, Engineers) and skilled labor (Foremen, Operators, Apprentices).
- Safety & Compliance Management: Partner with the Safety/EHS department to ensure 100% compliance with OSHA, state, and local safety standards. Track mandatory certifications, safety training, and workers' compensation claims.
- Employee & Labor Relations: Mediate in office disputes and grievances effectively. Manage relationships with labor unions (if applicable), including collective bargaining and compliance with project labor agreements (PLAs).
- Onboarding & Mobilization: Lead the rapid onboarding of large teams for new project startups. Ensure all field staff are verified, equipped, and trained on company policies before arriving at job sites.
- Compensation & Benefits: Manage industry-competitive pay scales, prevailing wage requirements (Davis-Bacon Act), and project-based incentive programs.
- Performance & Training: Implement performance appraisal systems that drive high output. Identify skill gaps and organize technical or leadership training for site supervisors.
- HR Administration: Oversee payroll processing for a dispersed workforce and maintain accurate personnel records in the [HRIS System].
Required Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience: 2+ years of progressive HR / Admin experience,
- Direct experience in construction or IT industry is highly preferred.
- Certification: SHRM-CP, PHR, or SPHR certification is a strong plus.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in HRIS platforms (e.g., ADP, Workday, BambooHR) and advanced MS Excel for manpower reporting.
Essential Skills & Competencies
- Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with both executive leadership and on-site field laborers