HR Director

A rapidly growing, private equity-backed industrial services organization is seeking a hands-on, transformational HR leader to build and scale the HR function during a critical period of growth and operational evolution. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity with a clear path toward future executive-level responsibilities. The organization is heavily focused on acquisitions, operational scale, and long-term value creation. Leadership is looking for an HR professional who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments and can balance strategic thinking with operational execution. Responsibilities Building and scaling HR infrastructure across a growing organization Leading HR operations, compliance, and process improvement initiatives Supporting M&A integration activity and organizational growth Driving HR reporting, workforce analytics, and leadership insights Partnering closely with executive leadership on people strategy Managing compensation and incentive programs, including LTIP/phantom equity administration Supporting both union and non-union employee populations Leading HR systems optimization and HRIS/process integration efforts Ensuring compliance and reducing organizational risk across HR operations Qualifications Proven experience building or transforming HR functions in high-growth environments Strong operational HR leadership experience with the ability to “roll up your sleeves” Experience supporting blue-collar, industrial, construction, contractor, manufacturing, or field-based workforces Strong understanding of union workforce environments, labor compliance, and workforce retention strategies HRIS implementation and/or integration experience Experience supporting PE-backed organizations and/or acquisition-driven environments preferred Experience with compensation and long-term incentive programs (LTIP, phantom equity, RSUs, ESOPs, etc.) is required SHRM or PHR/SPHR certification preferred Degree not required but highly preferred Why This Opportunity Highly visible role with direct executive leadership exposure Opportunity to build and shape the HR function from the ground up Clear runway for career growth into a future CHRO-level position Strong organizational growth trajectory backed by private equity investment Collaborative leadership team committed to modernizing and investing in people operations If you are an HR leader who enjoys building, scaling, and transforming organizations while remaining close to the business and operations, we’d welcome the opportunity to connect. #J-18808-Ljbffr