Director of Human Resources

Position Summary

The Director of Human Resources is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing all HR functions that strengthen and enhance the entire employee lifecycle across the organization. This role leads the HR team in the areas of employee relations, workforce development, compliance, HRIS management, and culture-building. The director collaborates closely with leaders who oversee recruiting, compensation, benefits and payroll to ensure alignment and consistency. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on, people-first approach and deep knowledge of the operational and compliance needs unique to the trades industry.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Leadership

• Lead the development and execution of HR strategies that align with organizational goals and support workforce growth in all trade disciplines (HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, etc.).
• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on organizational structure, employee engagement, and people-related initiatives.
• Establish consistent HR practices across multiple locations and business departments.

Employee Relations & Workforce Development

• Lead employee relations efforts, including investigations, coaching, and conflict resolution with fairness and professionalism.
• Partner with leaders to design and implement workforce development programs, career pathways, and succession planning.
• Support leadership training and professional development initiatives to strengthen management capability and employee retention.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations (e.g., wage and hour laws, OSHA, EEO, FMLA, etc.).
• Manage internal investigations, employee complaints, and disciplinary processes with fairness and professionalism.
• Develop and enforce HR policies and procedures to reduce liability and ensure workplace consistency.

HRIS & Data Insights

• Implement, manage, and optimize HRIS platforms to ensure accurate employee data and reporting.
• Track and analyze key HR metrics (e.g., turnover, engagement, retention, employee relations trends) and deliver insights to leadership.

Training, Culture & Performance

• Lead employee onboarding and orientation to foster early engagement.
• Support ongoing employee training in partnership with learning and development functions.
• Promote a positive, inclusive workplace culture that supports retention, growth, and leadership development.

Key skills/competency

• Human Resources Strategy
• Employee Relations
• Workforce Development
• HR Compliance
• HRIS Management
• Culture Building
• Leadership
• Trades Industry Knowledge
• Risk Management
• Data Analysis