Director of Human Resources

About C.Herman Construction

C. Herman Construction is a general contracting company that specializes in multifamily and mixed-used development. In eight short years, we have grown our client base across the Southeast from relationships and referrals alone, and built projects totaling more than $400 million. Our company is built on a foundation of integrity, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering high-quality projects. As an employee-owned company (ESOP), we prioritize our team’s success, offering a rewarding work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

C. Herman Construction is licensed in NC, SC and GA with offices in Charlotte, Wilmington, Raleigh, and Charleston, SC. Come make your mark in a growing company alongside other dedicated, determined, growth driven professionals!

Job Summary

The Director of Human Resources is a strategic leader responsible for shaping and executing the organization’s HR strategy. This role oversees all HR functions—including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compensation, benefits, HR operations, and compliance—and acts as a trusted advisor to senior leadership. The ideal candidate is forward-thinking, people-centric, and skilled at building inclusive, high-performing workplace cultures. This is a full-time, on-site role located at our Charlotte, NC office. The position will report directly to the Chief Finance Officer (CFO).

Key Job Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive HR strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Serve as an advisor to the senior leadership team, providing insight on workforce planning, organizational design, and culture initiatives.
• Lead change-management efforts to support organizational growth and transformation.

Talent Management

• Oversee full-cycle recruitment, ensuring the organization attracts, develops, and retains top talent.
• Maintain effective onboarding programs that foster engagement and long-term success.
• Develop leadership development and training planning programs.

Employee Relations & Culture

• Promote a positive, inclusive, and high-performance workplace culture.
• Provide guidance on conflict resolution, employee concerns, and corrective actions.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies and practices across the organization.

Compensation & Benefits

• Oversee the development and administration of competitive compensation and benefits programs.
• Conduct market analyses to ensure equitable and competitive total rewards offerings.
• Recommend enhancements that support retention and employee wellbeing.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee HR systems, data integrity, and reporting to support evidence-based decision-making.
• Create and maintain clear, compliant HR policies and procedures.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop the HR Coordinator to deliver exceptional service.
• Establish performance metrics to drive accountability and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s Degree or SPHR certification preferred).
• 15 years of progressive HR experience, including 5 years in a leadership role with a general contractor or similar large construction company
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, OSHA, ERISA, Immigration, Title VII, FLSA, FLMA and HR best practices.
• Deep understanding of multi-region general contractor operations, including project delivery, jobsite staffing, subcontractor coordination, and safety-driven environments.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills and ability to build rapport with both corporate and field-based teams.
• Experience in a fast-growing or evolving environment.
• Ability to travel 10% to other Carolina markets
• Experience with large ERP, Trimble Vista preferred

Benefits

We offer an environment that encourages professional and personal growth, an excellent benefits package, and a family culture. Join a team that values people and a place where our team members are our greatest asset.

Some benefits include:

• Competitive Salary

• Bonus potential

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

• Family/medical leave

• Paid Parental Leave

• Company 401K

• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability

• Group and Voluntary Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 8 Paid holidays per year

• Company Outings/Team Building Events

• Half-days every other Friday (May-Aug)

• Employee referral program

• Employee Stock Ownership