Description

HR Director – Job Description
Location: Hamilton Twp., Mercer County New Jersey

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, shop, 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.

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.

Requirements

Qualifications
Required
        Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

        8+ 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.