Human Resources - HR Manager / Director

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.