HR Director

About Our Client

Our client is a growing infrastructure services organization with a strong people-first culture, known for developing talent from within and creating long-term career opportunities for employees. They are entering an exciting phase of growth and are seeking a strategic HR leader to help strengthen talent acquisition, modernize people processes, and build the foundation for future success.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding

• Lead the development and execution of company-wide recruiting strategies
• Improve hiring quality, speed, and overall recruiting effectiveness
• Develop innovative sourcing strategies for difficult-to-fill skilled trades, construction, and operational roles
• Build and enhance the company's employer brand
• Create recruiting partnerships with trade schools, technical programs, industry organizations, and community groups
• Represent the company at recruiting events, career fairs, and industry functions
• Implement scalable recruiting processes and best practices

Workforce Planning & Organizational Development

• Develop workforce planning strategies that support organizational growth through use of cultural index framework
• Design and implement career pathing and progression frameworks
• Build succession planning programs across key positions

HR Operations, Systems & Process Improvement

• Optimize HR processes and improve operational efficiency via Vista View Point system
• Leverage technology to automate and streamline workflows
• Improve reporting, analytics, and workforce insights
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the HR function
• Maintain accurate and scalable HR systems and processes
• Partner closely with Payroll to ensure effective coordination and execution

Compensation, Benefits & Performance Management

• Lead compensation administration and market benchmarking efforts
• Partner with leadership on total rewards strategies
• Enhance communication and utilization of the company's benefits programs
• Support performance management and talent review processes

Strategic Business Partnership

• Provide recommendations on people strategy, organizational effectiveness, and workforce challenges
• Support change management and organizational growth initiatives
• Help build credibility and confidence in the HR function through consistent execution and strong partnership

Please note this role requires an in office presence.

Qualifications

Required Experience

• 10-12 years of progressive HR leadership experience
• Demonstrated success leading talent acquisition and workforce development initiatives
• Experience supporting populations of hourly, field-based, or operational employees (essential)
• Proven track record of implementing HR systems, processes, and scalable people infrastructure
• Experience coaching operational leaders and management teams
• Strong background in recruiting, organizational development, workforce planning, and talent management (essential)
• Experience working in fast-paced, growth-oriented environments
• Viewpoint Vista experience (strongly preferred)
• HRIS and process automation experience

Leadership Profile

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• High energy and strong personal drive
• A hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves approach
• Strong business acumen and operational mindset
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Accountability and a bias for action
• Sound judgment and emotional intelligence
• Ability to influence without authority
• Strong problem-solving capabilities
• Comfort working with strong personalities and operational leaders
• A practical, pragmatic approach to leadership
• Confidence to challenge the status quo constructively