Sr. HR Business Partner (Company HR Leader)

Sr. HR Business Partner

Saiia Construction is hiring a Sr. HR Business Partner to serve as the primary HR leader for the business, based onsite in our Birmingham, AL office. Reporting to a Regional HR Director, this role leads a small HR team and partners closely with leaders across the organization to support continued growth, geographic expansion, and operational scale.

As a trusted advisor, the Sr. HRBP operates at both a strategic and hands-on level, driving workforce strategy, talent initiatives, leadership development, organizational effectiveness, and change management in a field-driven, high-growth environment. This role anticipates HR needs and delivers integrated solutions that align with business priorities and operational demands.

The ideal candidate brings strong business acumen and a deep understanding of the business's financial performance, growth plans, culture, and competitive landscape, ensuring HR strategies directly support business outcomes while strengthening leadership capability and team performance.

Founded by Sam Saiia as Birmingham Excavating Co. in 1946, the company now known as Saiia Construction is an industrial heavy civil contractor of choice for the power generation, mineral and aggregate mining, and pulp and paper markets. With more than 630 pieces of construction machinery in our fleet, over 500 employees, and experience working in 11 states, we have the resources and knowledge to complete projects of any scale. As a MasTec Company, we are poised for continued growth and an exciting future!

MasTec's Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables and infrastructure sectors. In infrastructure, we specialize in general heavy civil construction, underground utilities, structures, electrical work, material production, roadways, bridges, specialty pavement overlays, environmental projects and commercial buildings. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.

MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #16 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #13 Transportation Contractor).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with leaders to develop talent strategies and forecast strategic resources.
• Partner with business leaders to shape and oversee HR strategies, programs, and initiatives aligned with the goals of the renewables market sector.
• Establish strong relationships with senior management throughout the sector to understand their needs and offer improvements related to workforce planning, processes, culture, and HR matters.
• Manage and oversee a performance appraisal system that encourages high performance.
• Provide management with HR metrics and decision support. Offer guidance, advice, and training to managers and employees on employee relations, policies, and procedures.
• Advise leadership on disciplinary actions for misconduct, performance issues, or serious policy violations.
• Lead change initiatives by working with leaders to plan, implement, and communicate necessary changes involving employees.
• Collaborate with the Total Rewards team on promotions and pay adjustments to ensure pay equity.
• Support Preconstruction and Project Management teams during the preconstruction phase by helping gather information and fostering collaboration for project success. After the project award, review contracts and relevant laws to ensure compliance.
• Coordinate with Project Management and recruiters to develop and communicate compliance plans. Encourage leaders to focus on attracting top talent and differentiating employee development.
• Stay informed about Labor Relation Policy and Union Activity Guidelines to advise managers and escalate issues as needed.
• Maintain current HR and industry knowledge to improve organizational efficiency and ensure legal compliance.
• Coach and educate management on HR policies, procedures, compensation, benefits, employee discipline, and relevant laws, ensuring fair treatment of employees. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience Requirements

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field
• Minimum of Five years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Take reasonable care of your own and others' health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward CE&I's Zero Injury principles.
• Ability to analyze and organize data into reports and manage information
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees
• Ability to solve practical problems and make appropriate decisions based on facts and figures
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to apply continuous improvement concepts with daily tasks
• Exceptional prioritization and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects
• Strong work ethic and ability to work with minimal supervision and guidance
• Ability to travel as needed

Working Environment

• When visiting jobsites, the work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions
• This work environment may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises

What's in it for You

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation $120,000-$140,000 / year, commensurate with experience
• Annual incentive bonus program
• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount
• Discounted National Gym Membership Network

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information.

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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