Head of Recruiting & HR

The Middlesex Corporation is a nationally recognized and award-winning leader in the heavy civil construction industry. Since 1972, the family business founded by Robert W. Pereira has developed an extensive client and project list through its consistent efforts to safely build America’s infrastructure. The Middlesex Corporation specializes in building and reconstructing highways, bridges, marine, rail, and transit facilities through its collaborative team approach and focus on core values. In addition, Middlesex Asphalt in Central Florida is one of the largest and most productive asphalt plants in the United States with Middlesex Paving earning an equally solid regional presence and reputation.

Provide effective leadership to Human Resources department by managing all Human Resources responsibilities including recruitment, retention, employee relations, internal communications, and implementation of corporate and Human Resources policies, procedures, and programs.

Comply with (and actively promote) all Safety policies and procedures including reporting all accidents, incidents and near-misses to ensure adherence to our Number One Core Value - Safety first, in everything we do.

Manage recruitment process to ensure compliance with Federal and State law. Work with management on identifying high potential candidates for development.

Provide guidance on the interpretation of personnel policies and procedures, counseling, disciplinary action, and performance appraisals.

Maintain positive relations with employees to enhance the employee engagement.

Investigate sexual harassment, ADA, EEOC, and workplace violence concerns and partner with legal counsel on claims.

Manage employee relations programs and recognition programs to ensure a highly-motivated workforce and improve employee morale and retention.

Responsible for internal communications including personnel announcements, employee relations event information, and important policy/procedure information and reminders.

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Human Resource Management or equivalent.

5 years of experience in Construction or related field.

Solid understanding of the recruiting process in a very competitive market.

Strong attention to detail and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Show quality in everything you do.

Lead with integrity while producing high quality work.

We offer our full-time and eligible part time team members a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. Benefits include medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible team members and dependents, employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, top-tier 401k with matching, tuition reimbursement, industry leading referral program, and generous paid time off.

Middlesex provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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