Human Resources - HR Manager / Director

IEW Construction Group • Hamilton Township, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The HR Director provides strategic and operational leadership across all Human Resources functions for a heavy civil construction company operating in New Jersey. This role is responsible for driving workforce planning, talent acquisition, compliance, labor relations, performance management, benefits administration, and organizational development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 4 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of NJ/PA/NY labor laws and employment compliance.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
• Experience in construction, heavy civil, or infrastructure industries
• Experience with union environments and prevailing wage requirements.
• Familiarity with construction HRIS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with company goals and workforce needs.
• Advise executive leadership on organizational design and staffing plans.
• Lead HR planning for project mobilizations and seasonal workforce fluctuations.
• Oversee recruitment for field, union shops, and office positions.
• Coordinate workforce forecasting with project teams.
• Maintain industry networks and craft-labor pipelines.
• Provide guidance on employee relations matters.
• Ensure compliance with NJ labor law, DOT, FMCSA, I-9, and EEO requirements.
• Maintain positive labor relations, including union interactions when applicable, conduct investigations in office and on construction job sites
• Oversee performance review programs and coaching frameworks.
• Partner with supervisors to address performance concerns.
• Manage benefits administration and leave policies.
• Review job classifications, pay scales, and prevailing wage issues.
• Lead onboarding programs and ensure jobsite training completion.
• Develop leadership training for supervisors and project managers.
• Maintain HRIS integrity, reporting, and documentation.
• Oversee policy management, handbook updates, and regulatory reporting.
• Ensure consistent HR policy application across all business units.
• Oversee Workers Comp. Claims
• FMLA
• PTO Tracking

What This Job Offers

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