Human Resources Manager / Director
Location: Hamilton Twp., Mercer County New Jersey 08691
Company: Heavy Civil Construction Firm
Position Type: Full-Time, On-Site
Position Overview
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.
Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership
- 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.
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
- Oversee recruitment for field, union shops, and office positions.
- Coordinate workforce forecasting with project teams.
- Maintain industry networks and craft-labor pipelines.
Employee Relations & Labor Compliance
- 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
Performance Management
- Oversee performance review programs and coaching frameworks.
- Partner with supervisors to address performance concerns.
Compensation & Benefits
- Manage benefits administration and leave policies.
- Review job classifications, pay scales, and prevailing wage issues.
Training & Development
- Lead onboarding programs and ensure jobsite training completion.
- Develop leadership training for supervisors and project managers.
HR Operations & Compliance
- 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
Qualifications Required
- 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.
Preferred
- 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.
Key Competencies
- Strategic thinking and execution
- High integrity and confidentiality
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building ability
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, project-driven environment
- Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
- Detail-oriented with strong follow-through
Working Conditions
Office-based with regular interaction at jobsites, yards, and project meetings. Must be able to travel to NJ/PA/NY region project locations as required.
All work in office.
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