Company Overview

A well-established, commercial specialty contractor in the Mid-Atlantic region, operating multiple sites with 200–300 employees. The organization is scaling toward $100M+ in revenue and values integrity, hard work, and a culture that supports both field and office employees.

Position Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Director of Human Resources to build, lead, and scale the HR function. This is a strategic and operational role responsible for the full HR spectrum: recruiting, onboarding, compliance, employee relations, payroll, benefits, performance management, and people strategy.

The ideal candidate is trusted by leadership and field teams, comfortable working on-site, and fluent in English and Spanish. This role is about building scalable systems, not just maintaining existing processes.

Key Responsibilities

Talent & Development: Lead recruiting, onboarding, and training programs for office and field employees.
Performance & Compensation: Manage performance reviews, KPIs, and compensation processes.
Employee Relations & Compliance: Handle employee relations, investigations, and ensure legal and industry compliance.
Payroll & Benefits: Oversee payroll accuracy, benefits administration, and related risk management.
HR Systems & Infrastructure: Improve HR processes, systems, and reporting to support growth.
Culture & Organizational Development: Foster a positive, inclusive culture and support workforce planning and engagement initiatives.

Qualifications

7–12 years progressive HR experience, including senior leadership
Construction or specialty contracting experience in a field-based environment
Bilingual English/Spanish
Deep knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, and industry regulations
Proven ability to build scalable HR processes and systems
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

Traits That Matter

Strategic and operational thinker
Trusted by both leadership and field staff
Proactive, accountable, and organized
Resilient, decisive, and discreet
Builder mentality focused on systems and processes

Why Join

Opportunity to build the HR function from the ground up
Direct partnership with executive leadership
Real impact on culture, systems, and workforce development
Collaborative environment that values initiative and accountability

If this sounds interesting to you and you'd like to learn more please apply!

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