Join a Company That Builds More Than Projects
At Mt. Carmel Stabilization, we are not just strengthening structures, we are building long term careers. As a leader in specialty construction and ground stabilization, we take pride in doing complex work the right way. Our success starts with our people. When you join Mt. Carmel, you are not just taking a job, you are becoming part of a team that values skill, accountability, and growth
Why You’ll Love It Here
- Elevate your career with us — we prioritize training and internal promotions!
- Join a vibrant team that champions safety, values your feedback, and fosters a strong sense of camaraderie!
- Shape your future with us through our fantastic Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)!
What You’ll Do as a Director of Human Resources
As a Director of Human Resources at Mt. Carmel Stabilization, you’ll:
• Serve as a strategic and operational HR leader within a unionized construction environment
• Partner closely with executive leadership, operations, and field management to align people strategy with business objectives
• Ensure compliance with NLRA, FLSA, Davis-Bacon (as applicable), OSHA, and all applicable federal and state employment laws
• Oversee employee relations investigations related to harassment, safety, policy violations, and workplace concerns, partnering with legal counsel as needed
• Develop proactive strategies to mitigate risk related to wrongful termination, retaliation, and hostile work environment claims
• Provide hands-on HR support and guidance to field superintendents and project managers on discipline, documentation, and performance management
• Support workforce planning aligned to project demand cycles and seasonal fluctuations
• Develop succession plans for critical field leadership roles
• Ensure consistent onboarding practices for both union and non-union employees
• Lead recruiting strategy for skilled trades, field leadership, and corporate roles in partnership with Talent Acquisition
• Build strong talent pipelines through union halls, apprenticeship programs, and technical schools
• Oversee workforce forecasting tied to backlog, growth projections, and labor demand
• Strengthen employer-of-choice positioning within the trades
• Oversee union wage schedules and fringe benefit administration
• Partner with payroll to ensure accurate wage classifications and reporting
• Lead annual compensation structure reviews for non-union employees
• Serve as the primary HR leader for union workforce strategy and labor relations
• Interpret and administer collective bargaining agreements
• Partner with operations on grievance handling, dispute resolution, and contract compliance
• Support labor negotiations preparation and labor cost analysis
• Build strong working relationships with union representatives and business agents
• Monitor union compliance requirements including hiring hall procedures, fringe benefits, and reporting
• Coach senior leaders and project managers on effective workforce management practices
• Drive engagement strategies across dispersed field teams
• Establish and monitor KPIs including turnover, grievance frequency, time-to-fill, and labor cost metrics
• Balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution in a fast-paced construction environment
• Perform other duties as assigned
What You Bring
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business, or related field required
• 8+ years of progressive HR leadership experience
• Minimum 5 years in a unionized construction, heavy civil, utility, or skilled trades environment
• Strong knowledge of federal and state labor laws and compliance requirements
• Experience supporting a multi-site, field-based workforce
• Proven ability to influence and partner with senior leadership
Preferred
• SPHR, SHRM-SCP, or similar certification
• Experience in employee-owned (ESOP) or multi-entity structures
• Strong executive presence
• Skilled in conflict resolution and change management
• Strong compliance acumen and working knowledge of employment laws
• Demonstrated experience in workforce planning strategies
• Proven operational partnership within construction or field-based environments
• Strategic thinker who can execute tactically
• High emotional intelligence
Physical Demands
Ability to:
• Sit, stand, walk, and travel between corporate offices and field job sites
• Use standard office equipment and computers for extended periods
• Travel as required to support project locations
Continuously – Sitting, communicating, computer use
Frequently – Walking, traveling to field locations
Occasionally – Standing for extended periods on job sites
Rarely – Exposure to active construction environments
Never – Confined spaces
Environmental Conditions
Regularly – Office environment
Occasionally – Field job sites with outdoor exposure and varying temperatures
Rarely – Construction-related hazards with proper PPE
Never – Confined spaces
Tools & Equipment
Equipment may include:
• Computers, phones, tablets, and standard office equipment
• HRIS, payroll, and workforce planning systems
• Communication tools for field coordination
What We Offer
• Competitive executive compensation package:
$148,250 - $165,000 + company target bonus
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Health, dental, vision, and HSA options
• 401(k)
• Paid time off and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Opportunity to lead and shape people strategy within a growing construction organization
