Human Resources Project Director
About The Position
The Project HR Director is the top human resources leader on a project, responsible for leading and overseeing HR systems, policies, and practices. The role covers recruiting and staffing, performance management, employment and regulatory compliance, training and development, policy documentation, employee relations, compensation and benefits administration, and employee safety. The director provides counsel and leadership on HR decisions and serves as the communication link between Corporate Human Resources and the project. The role partners with project leadership to deliver HR services, manages the HR budget, leads performance and employee-development processes, and supports compliance with employment laws and company practices. It also leads the HR team, oversees blue-collar recruitment, supports accurate and timely payroll, and works to improve HR practices and the employee experience. The position is based in a construction business context; no work location, schedule, or salary is specified.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field.
- At least 10 years of experience in Human Resources, including at least 3 years in a strategic management role.
- Experience in talent management, organizational design, total rewards, training and development, compliance, and employee engagement.
- Experience working with multiple cultures and remote teams.
- Familiarity with state and federal employment laws, guidelines, and best practices.
- Experience leading organizations with at least 500 employees.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree.
- SPHR, SHRM-SCP, or SHRM-CP certification.
- Experience in construction, heavy civil, or related industries.
Responsibilities
- Partner with leadership to drive HR strategy and deliver recruitment, compensation, benefits, employee development, payroll, policy development, and other HR services.
- Develop and manage the HR budget, analyze it, and submit revisions twice a year.
- Lead annual performance evaluations and objectives processes, ensuring alignment with corporate practices.
- Lead and coach management discussions about employee development and corrective action methods.
- Evaluate, respond to, and resolve human relations, labor relations, and work-related problems.
- Counsel or coach leaders and employees on employee relations issues, including performance management, complaints, discipline, and terminations, in line with local culture and the business legal environment.
- Advise the Leadership Team on HR issues to support compliance.
- Represent the company on unemployment claims, EEOC issues, workers’ compensation insurance audits, and related matters.
- Manage and direct blue-collar recruitment processes.
- Provide HR activity data to the Executive Team as needed.
- Keep HR policies and procedures up to date and legally compliant.
- Communicate HR policies, procedures, laws, standards, and government regulations to employees and management.
- Collaborate to ensure payroll is completed accurately and on time.
- Maintain permanent personnel records to meet regulatory requirements.
- Lead and develop the Human Resources team to provide service and support to employees.
- Identify efficient methods and improvements within HR practices.
- Lead culture initiatives to create an exceptional employee experience from first interaction through retirement, applying company core values.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Initiatives designed to support physical and psychological health.
- Productivity tools such as Microsoft Copilot.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
