At Foundation Repair of CA, our purpose is clear, to redefine what homeowners expect from a contractor. We believe every interaction should leave our clients feeling confident, cared for, and genuinely impressed by the experience.
Our success begins with our people. We’ve built a strong, unified team driven by collaboration, accountability, and pride in what we do. Every project we take on is handled with precision and passion, and every customer is treated like part of our extended family.
Foundation Repair of CA is part of Landmark Foundation Group (LFG). LFG is a premier family of brands specializing in basement waterproofing, foundation repair, crawlspace encapsulation, and concrete slab repair. Partnering with Tenex Capital Management, and having a commitment to delivering high-quality services, Landmark Foundation Group is at the forefront of providing innovative, cost-effective solutions that ensure the safety, stability, and longevity of residential and commercial properties.
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Human Resources to join our team. Reporting directly to the Founder, the Director of HR will play a pivotal role in shaping our company culture and ensuring the well-being of our employees.
The Director of HR is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the Human Resources department. This position involves building and scaling the HR function, aligning HR initiatives with the overall business objectives, and overseeing HR policies and programs to support the continued growth of the company.
This is an exciting opportunity to scale the HR function at a growth-oriented company. Ideal candidates will have experience implementing the appropriate infrastructure, technology, process, and people for a growing, professional services company. The Director of HR will be passionate about fostering a positive work environment, developing talent, and driving professionalization and collaboration across the organization to support continued growth and success.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff in the human resources department
- Oversee the daily workflow and align the strategy to meet the needs of the business
- Provide constructive and timely performance evaluations
- Handle discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy
- Act as a trusted advisor to branch managers and regional leadership on HR-related matters
- Ensure consistent enforcement of HR policies across all branches while maintaining compliance with local, state, and federal labor laws
- Support recruitment strategies to attract top talent across multiple locations
- Standardize HR practices across locations while accommodating local operational needs
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Oversee all aspects of human resources management
- Collaborate with senior leadership to understand the organization’s goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting, and retention
- Plans lead, develop, and implement policies, processes, training, initiatives, and surveys to support the organization’s human resource compliance and strategy needs
- Manage the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development
- Identify critical staffing and recruiting needs; develop and execute best practices for hiring and talent management proactively
- Conduct research and analysis of organizational trends including review of reports and metrics from the organization’s human resource information system (HRIS) or talent management system
- Monitor and ensure the organization’s compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommend best practices; reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance
- Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law; apply this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to upper management
- Develop and implement departmental budget and work in coordination with finance on accurate and effective payroll processing
- Facilitate professional development, training, and certification activities for HR staff
- Performs other duties as required
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills
- Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
- Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field required; master’s degree strongly preferred
- A minimum of 10 years of progressive HR leadership experience, with a proven track record of strategic HR management
- Experience supporting employees and operations in a multi-state/multi-site company required.
- Strong knowledge of California labor laws, OSHA regulations, and HR best practices.
- Experience with M&A activity, including integration of HR systems, policies, and procedures.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism.
- Proficiency in HR software and Microsoft Office applications, ADP Workforce now preferred.
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) preferred
- Prior experience in the construction or manufacturing industry is strongly preferred
- Bi-lingual experience: Spanish/English highly preferred
Location:
- Ideal candidate will reside in the Livermore, CA area and could be on-site 3-4 days a week. Occasional travel between locations is needed.
Tenex Capital Management is a private equity firm that invests in middle-market companies. Tenex uses an in-house team of hybrid investment professionals skilled in operational leadership, investing and capital markets structuring to maximize long-term value creation. Tenex’s deep operating experience allows the firm to collaborate with management teams to capitalize on business and market opportunities. Tenex has successfully invested in a diverse range of industries, including industrials, business services, healthcare, building products, and auto aftermarket, among others. Learn more at www.tenexcm.com
