Human Resources Director

Lewis Services • Indianapolis, IN

2d • $148,250 - $165,000

About The Position

At Mt. Carmel Stabilization, we are not just strengthening structures, we are building long term careers. As a leader in specialty construction and ground stabilization, we take pride in doing complex work the right way. Our success starts with our people. When you join Mt. Carmel, you are not just taking a job, you are becoming part of a team that values skill, accountability, and growth

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business, or related field required
• 8+ years of progressive HR leadership experience
• Minimum 5 years in a unionized construction, heavy civil, utility, or skilled trades environment
• Strong knowledge of federal and state labor laws and compliance requirements
• Experience supporting a multi-site, field-based workforce
• Proven ability to influence and partner with senior leadership

Nice To Haves

• SPHR, SHRM-SCP, or similar certification
• Experience in employee-owned (ESOP) or multi-entity structures
• Strong executive presence
• Skilled in conflict resolution and change management
• Strong compliance acumen and working knowledge of employment laws
• Demonstrated experience in workforce planning strategies
• Proven operational partnership within construction or field-based environments
• Strategic thinker who can execute tactically
• High emotional intelligence

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic and operational HR leader within a unionized construction environment
• Partner closely with executive leadership, operations, and field management to align people strategy with business objectives
• Ensure compliance with NLRA, FLSA, Davis-Bacon (as applicable), OSHA, and all applicable federal and state employment laws
• Oversee employee relations investigations related to harassment, safety, policy violations, and workplace concerns, partnering with legal counsel as needed
• Develop proactive strategies to mitigate risk related to wrongful termination, retaliation, and hostile work environment claims
• Provide hands-on HR support and guidance to field superintendents and project managers on discipline, documentation, and performance management
• Support workforce planning aligned to project demand cycles and seasonal fluctuations
• Develop succession plans for critical field leadership roles
• Ensure consistent onboarding practices for both union and non-union employees
• Lead recruiting strategy for skilled trades, field leadership, and corporate roles in partnership with Talent Acquisition
• Build strong talent pipelines through union halls, apprenticeship programs, and technical schools
• Oversee workforce forecasting tied to backlog, growth projections, and labor demand
• Strengthen employer-of-choice positioning within the trades
• Oversee union wage schedules and fringe benefit administration
• Partner with payroll to ensure accurate wage classifications and reporting
• Lead annual compensation structure reviews for non-union employees
• Serve as the primary HR leader for union workforce strategy and labor relations
• Interpret and administer collective bargaining agreements
• Partner with operations on grievance handling, dispute resolution, and contract compliance
• Support labor negotiations preparation and labor cost analysis
• Build strong working relationships with union representatives and business agents
• Monitor union compliance requirements including hiring hall procedures, fringe benefits, and reporting
• Coach senior leaders and project managers on effective workforce management practices
• Drive engagement strategies across dispersed field teams
• Establish and monitor KPIs including turnover, grievance frequency, time-to-fill, and labor cost metrics
• Balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution in a fast-paced construction environment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Health, dental, vision, and HSA options
• 401(k)
• Paid time off and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Opportunity to lead and shape people strategy within a growing construction organization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director