Construction HR Business Manager

AtIowa Civil, we know our strength is built by our people. We are seeking a strategic, field-mindedConstruction HR Business Partnerto lead our talent lifecycle. Reporting directly to the VP of Construction Operations, you will bridge the gap between human resources strategy and day-today execution across office and field operations. You will act as a trusted advisor to leadership—designing recruiting pipelines, building structured workforce succession plans, and cultivating an inclusive, high-performing safety culture across our day and night shift crews. Key Responsibilities & Duties Strategic Workforce & Succession Mapping Gap Analysis: Evaluate field and management teams to identify immediate hiring needs and critical skill gaps. Career Pathing: Refresh job descriptions and clearly define accountability metrics for every tier of the field and corporate structure. Succession Planning: Identify business-critical roles and develop proactive, internal talent pipelines to ensure seamless business continuity. HR Infrastructure: Maintain accurate employee records, compliance documentation, and workforce analytics to drive data-backed staffing decisions. Employee Development & Training Program Design: Formalize, launch, and monitor training programs addressing workforce skills gaps, focusing heavily on safety compliance and field leadership. Performance Management: Own and modernize the annual performance evaluation process, ensuring feedback loops are actionable for both field crews and management. Tracking: Systematically track training progress, safety certifications, and specialized licensing (e.g., CDL, OSHA) across all teams. Targeted Recruiting & Talent Acquisition Employer Branding: Elevate Iowa Civil’s presence across local industry channels, trade organizations, high school/trade school partnerships, and social media platforms. Process Optimization: Standardize and optimize the full-cycle recruiting process, ensuring a fast, respectful, and highly modern candidate journey. Operational Hiring: Partner with superintendents and project managers to dynamically source and hire specialized construction talent (day/night shift field crews, project managers, and estimators). Onboarding Integration: Coordinate an immersive onboarding process that rapidly integrates new hires into Iowa Civil’s field safety procedures and company culture. Retention & Field Engagement Trend Analysis: Track, analyze, and report on employee turnover metrics to identify root causes and implement retention strategies. Field Credibility: Spend active time in the field to build trust, resolve conflicts, and maintain high morale among labor forces. Skills & Qualifications Required Autonomy: A highly motivated, independent worker capable of managing their own schedule between the corporate office and active jobsites. Construction Expertise: Thorough understanding of core HR functions, labor laws, FMLA, and specific employment regulations governing civil construction. Shift Savvy: Demonstrated experience in hiring for continuous day and night shift operations. Industry Network: Sourcing expertise using construction-specific platforms (e.g., Associated General Contractors (AGC) , BirddogHR/Arcoro), vocational schools, and regional career fairs. Bilingual Communication: Conversational Spanish is required to effectively support and build trust with our diverse field crews. Communication Skills: Exceptional presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills; comfortable presenting to executives or speaking directly with labor crews on a job site. Education, Experience & Logistics Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience, with a heavy preference for backgrounds in construction, civil engineering, manufacturing, or heavy industrial sectors. Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent real-world industry experience. Professional certification ( SHRM-CP orPHR) is a major plus. Travel: Willingness to travel on a limited basis regionally, including initial introductory visits to active job sites. Work Schedule Policy: This is a full-time position.Note: We offer customizable schedule flexibility or voluntary reduced hours during the winter off-peak season to promote strong work-life balance. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. #J-18808-Ljbffr Iowa Civil Contracting Inc