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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.