Senior Human Resources Manager

Orion Group•Omaha, NE

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Marick Mechanical is seeking an entrepreneurial Senior Human Resources Manager to build and professionalize the entire human resources function from the ground up. Marick is a dynamic, fast-growing $50+ million mechanical services company with operations across numerous states and four distinct business units, and is investing in transformative leadership to reach a $100 million revenue goal over the next three to five years. This is a foundational leadership role: as the dedicated HR leader in the business, the Senior Human Resources Manager will design and stand up the people infrastructure — talent acquisition, compliance, compensation and benefits, performance management, and culture — that a company of this scale and ambition requires. This role is for a builder. The ideal candidate is energized by the prospect of creating a function where little exists today, comfortable moving from strategy to hands-on execution, and eager to establish the systems, policies, and practices that will let Marick scale with discipline. Just as important, this leader will serve as a true partner to the operating company President, Vice President of Finance and senior leadership team — advising on organizational design, workforce planning, and leadership development while championing the values and culture that make Marick an employer of choice in the trades.

Requirements

Proven experience in strategic HR leadership, preferably in multi-state, union operations.
Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local labor laws and compliance requirements.
Demonstrated success in talent acquisition, workforce planning, and retention strategies.
Experience implementing HRIS, performance management, and onboarding systems.
Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to develop and execute HR initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
Bachelor's degree required.

Nice To Haves

Entrepreneurial mindset — genuinely excited by the prospect of building the HR function from the ground up rather than maintaining an established one.
A true partner to the leadership team, able to earn trust with the President, Vice President of Finance and senior leadership team and influence without relying on authority.
Comfortable moving fluidly between strategy and hands-on execution in a lean, decentralized environment.
Bias to action and the resourcefulness to "figure it out" with limited existing infrastructure.
Construction, trades, or field-services experience, and the credibility to partner with technicians and project managers as readily as with executives.
A builder's instinct for scalable, disciplined systems balanced with big-picture business awareness.

Responsibilities

Stand up and professionalize the human resources function from the ground up, creating the infrastructure to support disciplined, strategic growth.
Assess the current state of people practices and build the foundational HR infrastructure — systems, policies, processes, and documentation — required to support a multi-state, multi-business-unit organization.
Develop and implement a scalable HR strategy aligned with business goals, growth plans, and the path to $100 million in revenue.
Implement, and administer core people systems, including HRIS and performance management platforms, in collaboration with Finance and Operations.
Lead and support change management initiatives that reflect Marick's core values and mission.
Serve as a trusted advisor to the President, Vice President of Finance and senior leadership team on the people decisions that drive the business.
Partner with the executive team on organizational design, succession planning, leadership development, and workforce planning.
Translate operational and growth priorities into clear people strategies and initiatives.
Support managers through coaching, conflict resolution, and team development.
Advise leadership on people risks, opportunities, and investments with a practical, business-first lens.
Build the recruiting and development engine that keeps field and office roles filled with strong talent.
Build a proactive recruiting strategy to support hiring needs across field and office roles (technicians, project managers, sales, and administrative staff).
Establish partnerships with local trade schools to attract emerging talent.
Create clear career paths, Individual Development Plans (IDPs), and performance management frameworks tailored to specific trades.
Develop distinct training and professional roadmaps for teammates, reducing turnover and positioning Marick Mechanical as the industry's top destination for talent.
Oversee onboarding, offboarding, and end-to-end employee lifecycle management.
Implement and oversee performance review processes, ensure compliance, and foster continuous performance improvement.
Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local labor laws and regulations across all operational jurisdictions.
Manage employment-related policies, including workers' compensation, harassment prevention, and termination procedures.
Maintain and update HR policies, employee handbooks, and documentation to ensure legal and organizational compliance.
Benchmark and design competitive compensation structures that attract, motivate, and retain talent while supporting company profitability.
Manage employee benefit programs — including health, dental, 401(k), PTO, and other perks — ensuring competitive and consistent offerings across branches.
Oversee payroll processes and HRIS systems in collaboration with Finance and Operations.
Champion and embody Marick's company values, fostering a positive, team-oriented culture.
Establish and monitor HR KPIs — such as turnover, employee engagement, time-to-fill, and training hours — to inform decision-making.
Build the feedback and engagement mechanisms that keep leadership close to the health of the workforce.