Director, Human Resources

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a dynamic, relationship-driven Director of Human Resources to join a new business unit's leadership team and serve as a trusted advisor. Reporting jointly to the Vice President of Human Resources and the Business Leader, this role will partner closely with leaders and employees to shape talent strategies that strengthen the business, support operational goals, and foster a high-performing culture. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment, brings creative energy, sound judgment, and strong business acumen, and is comfortable navigating ambiguity. This role will provide both strategic guidance and day-to-day HR support for a fast-growing business unit of approximately 300 employees and will continue to scale to meet business needs. The role will serve as a coach and consultant on talent, leadership development, and culture initiatives that position the business for long-term success.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports current and future business needs through collaboration with designated business leaders by creating and implementing strategies focused on development, engagement, motivation, and retention of people.
• Plans and leads core HR processes and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy in the functional areas of onboarding, performance management, employee engagement, culture, development, and compensation supporting a dedicated business unit(s).
• Leverages strong business acumen to analyze and report out on relevant business unit HR metrics and people trends, utilizing data to support ideas and solutions. Works closely with HR Specialist & HR Functional groups to analyze data for areas of focus for business unit HR and management teams.
• Leads process of evaluating business unit workforce planning and creating succession and talent development strategies to meet the needs.
• Leverages influence and indirect authority, displays confidence, courage, and an ability to challenge the status quo, to express a differing point of view and to communicate at multiple levels.
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues, providing performance management guidance to leaders.
• Supports project leaders by periodically conducting site visits and establishing themselves as the key point-of-contact for talent, culture and HR operations issues.
• Works cross-collaboratively with Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, and Organizational Development team members to create and implement best practices to achieve business results.
• Identifies industry best practices and introduces new strategies and practices to continually evolve the talent strategies and culture for a dedicated business unit(s).
• Develop and lead a high-performing HR team, providing strategic direction, coaching, and accountability to drive talent initiatives and support business objectives.
• Work alongside HR Vice President to research, develop, create, and implement HR strategies and practices catering to a unique and growing business unit.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 5+ years of experience as an HR Business Partner
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport, develop relationships and establish credibility and trust.
• Ability to navigate sensitive situations and maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Superior attention to detail, prioritization, and organizational skills, with ability to multi-task.
• Experience successfully navigating a complex environment utilizing strong communication skills.
• Must be able to manage and implement region and/or business unit wide programs, processes, and initiatives, ensuring proper communication and effective change management, independently and successfully.
• Excellent active listening, consultative, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Demonstrates a healthy balance of people orientation, drive for results, and analytical skills.
• Construction or related industry experience is helpful, though not required.
• Must be willing to travel up to 25%

Salary depends on experience: $150,000 - $185,000 per year. McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.


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