Human Resources Manager

Job description:

About the Opportunity

Ground Solutions and On-Demand Concrete are affiliated construction-industry companies serving employees and operations across multiple locations. We are seeking a hands-on Human Resources Manager who can serve as a trusted resource to employees and managers while building consistent, practical, and scalable HR practices across both organizations.

This position leads day-to-day multi-state HR operations for an employee population of approximately 170. The role combines employee relations, recruiting, benefits and leave administration, performance management, compliance, employee development, HR systems, and oversight of payroll-related administration. The right candidate will be comfortable moving between strategic improvement work and the daily realities of supporting office, yard, and field employees.

What You Will Do

Employee Relations and Manager Support

· Serve as the primary HR contact for employees and managers, responding to questions and concerns fairly, consistently, promptly, and confidentially.

· Advise managers on coaching, feedback, corrective action, performance improvement, conflict resolution, attendance, and other employee matters.

· Conduct or coordinate workplace investigations and maintain appropriate documentation.

· Promote a respectful, collaborative, and productive work environment across office, yard, and field operations.

Recruiting and the Employment Lifecycle

· Manage full-cycle recruiting for approximately five to ten hires per month, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, offer letters, and pre-employment activities.

· Partner with hiring managers to define staffing needs, establish selection criteria, and maintain timely hiring processes.

· Coordinate new-hire onboarding and orientation across company locations, as well as employee offboarding and exit processes.

· Monitor recruiting, turnover, and retention trends and recommend improvements.

Benefits, Compensation, and Leave

· Administer employee benefit programs and serve as a primary contact for employees, brokers, carriers, and other providers.

· Manage FMLA, Colorado FAMLI, disability-related leave, and other applicable federal, state, and company leave programs.

· Support compensation administration, including job documentation, pay changes, market reviews, internal equity considerations, benefit renewals, and compensation planning.

Payroll and HR Administration Oversight

· Supervise the payroll and HR administrative employee, establish priorities, provide guidance, and support professional development.

· Provide oversight of payroll-related processes and help ensure employee data, compensation changes, deductions, benefit elections, and employment actions are accurate and timely in Paylocity.

· Partner with Administration and Finance leadership to resolve payroll issues and strengthen processes and controls.

· Oversee related HR administrative services, including employment verifications and payroll records.

Performance, Development, Systems, and Compliance

· Develop and administer performance-management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, coaching, and performance improvement plans.

· Identify organizational training needs and coordinate employee learning, development, engagement, communication, and retention initiatives.

· Maintain accurate, complete, confidential, and appropriately secured employee records in Paylocity and related systems.

· Prepare HR reports and workforce metrics and improve HR workflows, documentation, recordkeeping, and system utilization.

· Develop, update, communicate, and consistently administer HR policies and procedures.

· Support compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment requirements, including wage-and-hour, leave, benefits, recordkeeping, and employment-practice requirements.

· Manage unemployment claims and coordinate with Safety on employee-related aspects of workers' compensation matters, including leave, accommodations, benefits, and return-to-work issues.

Required Qualifications

· High School Diploma or Equivalent

· Minimum of five years of progressive, hands-on human resources experience across multiple HR functions, such as employee relations, recruiting, benefits and leave administration, performance management, HR compliance, and HR systems.

· Minimum of two years of experience directly supervising, coaching, and developing employees. This supervisory experience may be concurrent with the required human resources experience.

· Demonstrated experience developing and implementing HR policies, procedures, and process improvements while remaining actively involved in day-to-day HR operations.

· Working knowledge of employee relations, recruiting, benefits, leave administration, performance management, HR systems, and employment compliance.

· Experience independently advising managers and handling sensitive employee matters with sound judgment and discretion.

· Strong organizational, problem-solving, written communication, and verbal communication skills.

· A collaborative mindset and the ability to build productive relationships with employees, managers, leadership, and external partners.

· Ability to manage competing priorities and support employees across multiple locations and affiliated companies.

· Proficiency with HRIS platforms and standard business software; Paylocity or comparable HRIS experience is strongly preferred.

Billingual (Spanish)

Preferred Qualifications

· Associate or bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.

· Relevant HR experience, demonstrated competency, and professional development will be considered in place of formal education.

· Experience supporting an organization of comparable size or complexity, preferably in construction or another field-based industry.

· Knowledge of Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming employment requirements, including Colorado FAMLI and state wage-and-hour requirements.

· HR certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or PHR.

· Experience with compensation administration, benefit renewals, HR reporting, and employee-development initiatives.

Schedule, Location, and Travel

This is an on-site position based in the Greeley office. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, approximately 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Because our construction teams often begin work early, occasional schedule flexibility may be needed to meet with or support employees as early as 6:30 a.m.

Occasional travel to Loveland, Aurora, Denver, Colorado Springs, and other company yards or work locations may be required for onboarding, employee relations, investigations, terminations, training, and other business needs. A company vehicle will be provided when available, or business mileage will be reimbursed in accordance with company policy.

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated salary range is $90,000-$125,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

· Medical, dental, and vision insurance

· Employer-paid life insurance

· Accident insurance

· 401(k) retirement plan

· Paid sick time, vacation, and paid holidays

Pay: $90,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Pre-Employment Requirements

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, including a background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle record review.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Human Resources : 5 years (Required)
• Employee Management: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• SHRM Certified Professional (Required)

Work Location: In person