HR Manager

HR Manager Opportunity At NIX ConstructionPay: $80,000–$100,000 per year Job Type: Full-TimeIf you're an experienced HR professional who enjoys being the go-to resource for employees and leaders, improving processes, and helping build a strong workplace - this could be a great fit.At NIX Construction, our HR Manager serves as a key HR resource across the organization, supporting both employees and leadership in a wide range of Human Resources functions. You'll have the opportunity to make an impact across onboarding, employee relations, benefits, compliance, performance management, compensation, training, HR systems, and employee engagement.This isn't a role where you'll focus on just one area of HR. We're looking for someone who enjoys variety, takes ownership, and can balance the day-to-day needs of employees with the bigger-picture needs of the organization.You'll work closely with company leadership and field management to strengthen HR practices, support employees, improve retention and engagement, and help ensure our people practices support the company's operational goals.What You'll Be DoingManage post-offer onboarding and orientation, ensuring new employees have a smooth transition into the organizationServe as a trusted HR resource for employees, supervisors, and leadership on employee relations, policies, performance, and workplace concernsCoach and support managers with performance management, corrective action, employee communication, and documentationConduct and support workplace investigations and recommend consistent, well-documented next stepsAdminister employee benefits and leave programs, including open enrollment, qualifying life events, employee education, and required documentationConduct compensation research, market benchmarking, and internal pay analysis to support competitive and equitable pay decisionsMaintain HR policies, employee records, job descriptions, standard operating procedures, and other HR documentationMonitor employment law and regulatory changes and help ensure company HR practices remain current and compliantAdminister HR systems, reporting, workflows, employee records, and program trackingCoordinate employee training, leadership development, engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and company eventsWhat We're Looking ForWe're looking for someone who can be both a hands-on HR resource and a trusted partner to leadership. Someone who:Builds strong relationships with employees, supervisors, and leadershipCommunicates clearly and handles difficult conversations professionallyUses sound judgment and maintains confidentialityTakes ownership and follows through on commitmentsCan independently manage multiple HR priorities and deadlinesApproaches employee concerns fairly, consistently, and professionallyLooks for ways to improve HR processes and make them more effectiveIs comfortable supporting employees working in office, shop, and field environmentsCan balance employee needs with operational and business prioritiesStays current on HR best practices and employment regulationsCore CompetenciesCollaborationEffective CommunicationAccountabilityTrust and IntegritySelf-DevelopmentResourcefulnessProcess ImprovementRequirementsMinimum of 5 years of progressive Human Resources experienceExperience with employee relations, onboarding, benefits administration, compliance, performance management, and policy administrationExperience independently managing multiple HR functions and advising managers and senior leadershipDemonstrated experience conducting workplace investigations and supporting corrective action and performance managementWorking knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulationsExperience developing HR policies, SOPs, job descriptions, and compliant HR documentationExperience administering employee benefits and leave programsExperience using HRIS, payroll systems, benefit platforms, and HR reporting toolsStrong written and verbal communication, documentation, judgment, confidentiality, and conflict-resolution skillsProficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and TeamsPreferred QualificationsBachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be consideredExperience in construction, skilled trades, field services, or a similar operational industryExperience supporting both office and field-based employeesPHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certificationWhat the Job Feels LikeA hands-on HR leadership role with involvement across multiple areas of the employee experienceA mix of day-to-day employee support and higher-level HR initiativesRegular collaboration with employees, supervisors, field management, and company leadershipAn environment where priorities can shift and strong organization mattersAn opportunity to improve HR processes and help shape how HR supports the organizationWhy NIX Construction?At NIX Construction, HR plays an important role in supporting both our people and our operations. As HR Manager, you'll have the opportunity to work closely with leadership, strengthen the employee experience, improve HR processes, and help the organization continue to grow.We're looking for someone who wants to take ownership, build trusted relationships throughout the company, and make a meaningful impact on how we support our employees.If you're an experienced HR professional who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and being a trusted resource for both employees and leadership - we'd like to meet you.