Human Resources & Talent Lead

Human Resources & Talent Lead (People & Recruiting Focus)

Ernst Brothers

Job Summary

The HR & Talent Lead is responsible for building, attracting, and supporting an exceptional team at Ernst Brothers. This is a forward-facing, people-first role focused on recruiting, sourcing, and creating energy around our brand as a place where top talent wants to work.

This individual serves as the front line of our people strategy. They actively seek out, engage, and bring in high-performing individuals who align with our mission, culture, and growth trajectory. In addition to talent acquisition, this role supports employee experience, onboarding, payroll coordination, compliance, and HR operations to ensure a high-performing, well-supported team.

The HR & Talent Lead plays a critical role in shaping the future of Ernst Brothers by ensuring we consistently attract, hire, and retain the best people in the industry.

This is a hybrid role with work from home flexibility.

Once you complete your application, you will receive an email to complete a video interview via Wedge. To be considered for this role, please complete the Wedge interview within 48 hours of your application.

Key Performance Indicators

• Talent Acquisition: Open roles are filled with high-quality candidates in a timely manner; strong pipeline of talent is consistently maintained
• Candidate Experience: Candidates are highly engaged, informed, and excited about joining Ernst Brothers
• Employee Experience: Team members feel supported, valued, and connected to the mission and culture
• Onboarding Success: New hires are effectively onboarded and integrated into the team with clarity and momentum
• Operational Excellence: Payroll, HR systems, and compliance processes are accurate, efficient, and reliable
  
  

Essential Job Functions & Key Tasks

• Lead Recruiting, Sourcing, and Talent Attraction
• Own full-cycle recruiting across field and office roles
• Proactively source candidates through outreach, networking, and industry engagement
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future roles
• Partner with leadership to define hiring needs and ideal candidate profiles
• Conduct initial screenings and guide candidates through the hiring process
• Create a compelling, high-touch candidate experience that reflects Ernst Brothers' culture and standards
• Actively promote Ernst Brothers as a premier place to work in the construction industry
• Create a Best-in-Class Onboarding Experience
• Lead onboarding and orientation for all new hires
• Ensure all onboarding documentation and compliance requirements are completed
• Coordinate with leadership to create a smooth transition into each role
• Set clear expectations for new hires and ensure early success
• Continuously improve onboarding processes and materials
• Support Employee Experience & Culture
• Serve as a trusted point of contact for employee questions and support
• Reinforce a positive, high-performance, people-first culture
• Assist managers with coaching, feedback, and employee relations
• Support performance management and development conversations
• Help identify and address team dynamics, engagement, and morale
• Manage HR Operations & Compliance
• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data (iSolved)
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Support development and implementation of HR policies and SOPs
• Assist with audits and reporting requirements
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all HR matters
• Oversee Payroll & Benefits Coordination
• Coordinate payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees
• Ensure accurate timekeeping, job coding, and wage calculations
• Administer benefits enrollment and act as liaison with providers
• Support open enrollment and employee education
• Partner with accounting on payroll reconciliation and reporting
  
  

What Does Exceptional Work Look Like?

• Talent Magnet: Consistently attracts high-quality candidates who are excited about Ernst Brothers and aligned with our culture and standards
• People-First Leadership: Employees feel supported, heard, and valued; HR is seen as a trusted partner
• Energy & Presence: Visible across the organization and in the market; actively builds relationships and generates excitement about joining the team
• Operational Excellence: HR systems, payroll, and compliance are handled accurately and efficiently with no surprises
• Culture Builder: Reinforces a culture of accountability, growth, professionalism, and pride in the work
• Continuous Improvement: Brings new ideas to improve recruiting, onboarding, and overall employee experience
  
  

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of HR generalist or talent-focused experience, preferably in construction or a related industry
• Proven experience in recruiting, sourcing, and candidate engagement
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a natural ability to connect with people
• Experience with HRIS systems (iSolved preferred) and payroll processes
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and follow-through skills
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar)
• Experience working with field teams or multi-location organizations
• Familiarity with construction workforce dynamics
  
  

Work Environment

• Primarily office-based with regular interaction across office and field teams
• High-growth, fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Requires a proactive, hands-on, people-first approach
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience ($95,000 - $120,000)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement plan options
• Professional development opportunities