Head of HR

Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the HR function and act as a strategic partner to executive leadership
• Develop and execute talent, retention, succession, and workforce planning strategies
• Oversee payroll operations and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and employment legislation
• Partner closely with operational leaders to support a large, field-based workforce
• Lead HR due diligence, integration planning, and people-related workstreams for mergers and acquisitions
• Standardize policies, processes, and practices across acquired businesses
• Ensure adherence to safety, compliance, and risk management programs
• Manage employee relations, performance management, and leadership development initiatives
• Drive organizational change and support business transformation initiatives
• Develop and mentor HR team members while establishing a high-performance culture

Profile

Applicants must be able to clearly demonstrate previous experience in the following areas:

• Payroll leadership and oversight
• HR compliance and employment law knowledge
• Workplace safety programs and compliance
• Mergers & Acquisitions (HR due diligence and integration)
• Leadership and team management experience
• Experience within a Private Equity-backed business environment
• Construction, infrastructure, industrial services, field services, or similar operational industries
• Building and improving HR processes in growing organizations
• Operating effectively in ambiguous, fast-moving environments

Essential Behaviors to succeed in the role

• Hightly accountable and results-oriented
• Comfortable making decisions with imperfect information
• Commercially astute and business-minded
• Strong problem-solving capability
• Hands-on leadership style
• Able to earn credibility with both executive leaders and frontline operations
• Resilient, adaptable, and action-oriented

The ideal candidate will bring

• 10-12+ years of progressive HR experience
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related discipline
• Strong exposure to multi-site and operational workforces
• Demonstrated success supporting business growth through acquisition and integration
• Experience partnering directly with CEOs, founders, private equity sponsors, and executive teams
• Proven ability to balance strategic leadership with tactical execution
• Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
• Track record of building scalable people infrastructure in high-growth environments

Job Offer

• Competitive base salary commensurate with an employee population of 200 headcount
• A attractive bonus opportunity of 20-25%
• Opportunity to shape the HR strategy of a growing organization
• Collaborative and professional company culture

Desired Skills and Experience

This role is highly specific and confidential. Only candidates who closely match the required experience and industry background will be contacted.