Director of People and Administration

Black Hydrovac is a woman-owned hydrovac company in Chantilly, VA, providing vacuum excavation services to protect mission-critical infrastructure including data centers, hospitals, airports, and federal sites. Our brand is built on professionalism, innovative thought, and genuine care in the quality of our work.

We're hiring a Director of People & Administration to own the HR and administrative side of the business as we continue to grow.

The right person is a strong people and culture leader who is also an operationally minded administrator. Someone who genuinely cares about people development and finds satisfaction in the details that keep a business running.

What you'll own

HR and culture. Full employee lifecycle from offer through offboarding: recruiting, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, benefits administration, and the policies and handbook that hold it all together. You'll lead the work of helping our people grow through clear expectations, real accountability, and growth plans that make Black Hydrovac a place where every employee thrives. You'll be a culture leader in a company where culture is our most important strategic asset.

Compliance and administration. The administrative work that keeps the business legally and operationally sound. Tax filings, business registrations, insurance management and renewals, workers' comp, DOT and fleet compliance, and our portfolio of certifications (Sam.gov, MWAA LSBE, WBENC/WOSB/EDWOSB, MBE, VA Contracting). Plus client-facing documentation: pre-qualifications, credit applications, and certificates of insurance that support operations on every project.

What we're looking for

5 years in HR, people operations, or business management at a small or mid-sized company

Real HR scope in your background: handbook ownership, employee relations, performance management, recruiting

Track record of developing people: training plans, growth plans, performance frameworks

A creative, aggressive benefits manager who finds the best healthcare options at the right cost and helps employees get the most from their plans

Track record of owning a compliance or regulatory calendar and never letting things slip

A culture leader who lives by your values and helps others grow into theirs

Service business experience preferred. Construction, field services, skilled trades, logistics, facilities, or utilities is a plus

Comfortable in a real construction environment — we don't have corner offices

Compensation and logistics

Base $110-130K commensurate with experience. Profit share tied to business performance. Full benefits package including health insurance, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off. Hybrid schedule based out of our Chantilly, VA headquarters.

How to apply

Apply through LinkedIn.

• Black Hydrovac is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.