Human Resources Leader

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, people-focused HR Manager/HR Leader to join our Client's growing team and take ownership of key HR initiatives across our organization. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned HR professional who can operate independently, partner directly with leadership, and serve as a trusted HR resource for employees and managers across both office and field environments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in employee relations, labor/union relations, multi-state HR, compliance, culture initiatives, and HR operations, with the leadership experience to manage HR functions and guide a small HR team.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR operations and serve as a trusted advisor to employees, managers, and senior leadership
• Foster a positive employee relations environment and coach leaders through workplace issues, performance concerns, corrective actions, and disciplinary matters
• Develop, administer, and analyze employee/culture surveys and use feedback to identify opportunities for improving employee engagement and workplace culture
• Develop, update, and implement HR policies, procedures, SOPs, and best practices across the organization
• Oversee HR compliance across multiple states, including FMLA, disability, employment regulations, and other applicable requirements
• Manage union field manpower in partnership with project managers
• Partner with leadership and Safety on employee grievances, disciplinary matters, and labor relations issues
• Build and maintain effective relationships with union employees and union leadership
• Partner with Finance and benefits brokers to administer competitive benefits programs and resolve employee issues
• Lead talent management initiatives, including workforce planning, recruiting, onboarding, employee development, and succession planning
• Develop and deliver employee development and leadership training programs
• Oversee the performance management process and coach leaders on employee performance and corrective actions
• Maintain accurate employee and benefits information within HR/ERP systems
• Support internal communications, including company newsletters and organizational updates
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 1–2 HR professionals
• Oversee and/or support payroll processing and ensure accurate payroll-related information
• Maintain a visible HR presence across the corporate office, remote offices, and job sites

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead HR functions and advise organizational leadership
• Experience supporting a multi-state workforce and managing related HR compliance requirements
• Strong, hands-on union/labor relations experience required
• Experience working with union leadership, grievances, and contract-related matters
• Experience managing or participating in employee/culture surveys and using results to improve employee engagement and workplace culture
• Strong employee relations experience, including coaching leaders through performance, disciplinary, and workplace matters
• Experience creating, updating, and implementing HR policies, procedures, or SOPs
• Hands-on experience with payroll processing, payroll review, or payroll oversight
• Experience working with ERP and/or HR management systems
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, labor relations, HR compliance, performance management, and HR operations
• M&A integration experience is a plus

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are looking for an established HR professional who has progressed beyond a traditional HR generalist role and is comfortable owning HR responsibilities, advising leadership, and making independent decisions. You should be someone who can walk into a complex employee relations or labor relations situation, partner with leadership, determine the appropriate course of action, and see the issue through to resolution.

• Proven HR leadership/management experience
• Strong employee and labor relations expertise
• Hands-on union experience
• Multi-state HR and compliance experience
• Experience conducting or managing culture/employee engagement surveys
• Experience working within ERP/HR systems
• Experience developing and implementing HR policies and processes
• Strong communication and leadership presence
• The ability to build trust with employees, managers, union representatives, and senior leadership
• Strong judgment and discretion when handling sensitive employee matters
• A proactive, solutions-oriented approach to HR
• A commitment to continuous improvement and building a positive workplace culture

If you are an experienced HR Manager or HR Leader with strong employee relations, union, multi-state, culture survey, and ERP experience, we would love to hear from you.