Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Manager

Build What Matters At Graham, one of North America's largest general contractors, we don't just construct buildings, we create spaces that shape lives and strengthen communities. As part of our Buildings division, you will contribute to meaningful projects across the region, from hospitals and schools to entertainment venues and multi-family residences. Here, your work has purpose. Your safety and growth are supported. And your impact is lasting. Join a team that builds with commitment, reliability, and integrity. Apply today and help us build what matters.

Milender White, a Graham Group Company, is seeking a Human Resources Manager to serve as the embedded, front-line people partner to the Milender White businesses, based in Orange County, California. The role supports Milender White operations across three markets — Denver, Southern California, and San Diego — and exists to put HR where the work happens: alongside the leaders, managers, and project teams who need practical support in real time. This is a hands-on delivery role. The HR Manager brings the people strategy set by the VP, People, into the business unit and makes it work — coaching managers, resolving employee relations matters, keeping the organization compliant across two states, and feeding what is actually happening in the field back into the people agenda. The HR Manager will lead one direct report, an HR Generalist.

Key Responsibilities

• Front-Line Partnership to the Business
• Employee Relations and Compliance
• Delivering the People Programs
• HR Leadership
• Health, Safety, and Culture

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered. 8-10 years of progressive HR generalist or HR business partner experience, including direct employee relations ownership. Experience supervising or formally mentoring at least one HR team member preferred. Professional HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR) is an asset. Experience supporting a distributed, field-based workforce; construction, engineering, or another project-based industry strongly preferred. Working knowledge of California and Colorado employment law, and comfort operating in a multi-state environment. Proficiency with an enterprise HRIS and the Microsoft Office Suite.

Capabilities and Attributes: Credibility with the field. Earns trust quickly with superintendents, project teams, and operations managers — not just with corporate leaders. Responsiveness. Follows through, closes loops, and is reliably available when the business needs support. Judgment. Handles sensitive and ambiguous situations with discretion and composure, and knows when to escalate rather than solve alone. Coaching orientation. Builds manager capability instead of absorbing every issue personally. Practicality. Understands how people decisions affect project delivery, schedule, and cost, and gives advice the business can actually use. Communication. Clear and direct verbally and in writing; adapts style for a jobsite trailer and a leadership meeting alike. Ownership. Works independently after taking direction, and delivers without needing close oversight. Calm in difficult conversations, and comfortable being the first call when something goes sideways.

This role is primarily office-based in Newport Beach, California, and supports Milender White businesses in Denver and San Diego. Regular travel between markets and to active construction project sites is expected, estimated at 25–30%. Occasional travel beyond these markets may be required. Site visits require adherence to all applicable jobsite safety requirements and personal protective equipment standards.

Compensation Range: $135,000 – $165,000/year : In accordance with various state laws, this posting includes a specified salary range. The final offer will depend on qualifications as well as relevant skills, experience, and licensure and may be adjusted based on internal equity, budget, candidate experience, and market conditions.

Lay the Foundation for Your Next Career Move. Apply Today. At Graham, we're building more than structures, we're building futures. Join a team that delivers excellence from the ground up and makes a lasting impact across Canada. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to an inclusive, accessible workplace. Accommodations are available throughout the hiring process when requested.