HR Manager – Mechanical Services

Midway Mechanical Services (MMS) is a growing platform of commercial HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, and mechanical services companies. With more than 700 employees across multiple operating companies, we are building a consistent, scalable approach to human resources while respecting the local culture and history of each business.

We are seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead HR operations, employee relations, compliance, and benefits across our operating companies. Reporting to the VP of People, this role will partner with general managers and local leaders to strengthen HR practices, develop consistent processes, and support employees across our organization.

A key priority will be building the MMS People Playbook, establishing clear HR procedures, tools, and resources that local teams can use to manage day-to-day HR responsibilities effectively. This is an opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys both building new processes and improving existing ones in a growing, multi-location organization.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
• Health insurance and 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Opportunity to build and improve HR processes across a growing organization
• Partnership with company leadership to strengthen culture, compliance, and employee experience

• Develop and maintain the MMS People Playbook, including standardized HR procedures, templates, checklists, and training materials.
• Evaluate current HR practices across operating companies and implement consistent processes for hiring, onboarding, offboarding, employee changes, performance management, and personnel records.
• Maintain the employee handbook and HR policies, including state-specific requirements.
• Train and support office managers and local leaders in day-to-day HR responsibilities, providing guidance on when to elevate complex issues.
• Maintain accurate HR data in Paylocity and provide leadership with regular reports on headcount, turnover, retention, and other workforce metrics.

• Support compliance with federal and state employment laws across multiple states, including wage and hour requirements, leave administration, accommodations, I-9/E-Verify, and equal employment opportunity regulations.
• Oversee complex leave, accommodation, and employee compliance matters.
• Coordinate required employment‑related reporting, postings, and filings.
• Partner with the Regional Safety Manager on safety training compliance, workers' compensation, return‑to‑work processes, fleet safety, and OSHA record‑keeping.
• Support payroll with prevailing‑wage and certified payroll requirements.
• Work with outside legal counsel on complex employment matters and maintain audit‑ready documentation.

• Serve as the primary escalation point for employee relations matters across the organization.
• Conduct and document workplace investigations objectively and promptly.
• Coach general managers and supervisors on performance management, disciplinary actions, and employee terminations.
• Coordinate employee separations, including separation agreements and COBRA administration, in partnership with the appropriate internal teams and legal counsel.
• Provide practical, consistent guidance that helps managers address employee concerns effectively.

• Promote a consistent MMS culture while respecting the individual identity of each operating company.
• Support a respectful, safe, and productive workplace across a largely field‑based,…