Director of Human Resources

Director Of Human Resources

Build the HR function. Shape the next stage of growth.

We're not looking for someone to step into a polished HR environment. This is an opportunity to create the foundation, structure, and strategy that will define HR for a growing organization. If you're energized by turning complexity into clarity, building scalable processes, driving meaningful change, and having a visible impact at the leadership level, you'll have the autonomy, executive partnership, and support to make your mark.

A growing Maryland-based elevator installation and service company, is at a pivotal moment. Transforming after a major acquisition in late 2025, we're building our HR infrastructure team from the ground up and are looking for an experienced HR leader to shape the strategy, systems, and culture that will support our next stage of growth.

Working closely with our external HR consultant, Payroll Manager, and executive leadership team, you'll have the autonomy to create structure, drive compliance, develop scalable HR programs, and become a trusted business partner across the organization.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced HR Director who thrives in ambiguity, is undeterred by a challenging situation, and possesses the skills and confidence to establish order, compliance, and culture where little formal HR structure currently exists.

As the organization's first dedicated HR leader, you'll have the opportunity to build and lead the entire HR function from the ground up. Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will design, implement, and manage all human resources functions. You will be responsible for assessing the current state of HR compliance, policies, and practices; identifying and addressing gaps and risks; and establishing the foundational systems needed to support a workforce of approximately 200+ union and non-union employees across installation, service, and administrative operations.

This highly visible leadership role requires equal parts strategic thinking, hands-on execution, and the interpersonal confidence to set appropriate boundaries, deliver difficult messages, and build trust across all levels of the organization — including field crews, supervisors, and executives.

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Required:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Management, or a related field, with strong consideration for a Master's degree in a related field and/or preferred certifications: SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP, PHR (Professional in Human Resources) or SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources) — HRCI. Candidates actively pursuing certification will be considered.

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Required:

Proven experience building or rebuilding HR infrastructure in a small to mid-size company.

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Required:

Proven experience supporting both union and non-union work forces in an HR leadership capacity, including interpreting collective bargaining agreements and partnering with union representatives.

• 8+ years of progressive, demonstrated exposure across multiple HR disciplines.

• Knowledge of and/or experience working within payroll systems.

• Experience in construction, mechanical trades, field services, or a union environment strongly preferred.

• Experience managing HR through a merger, acquisition, or business integration strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated experience handling complex employee relations matters, including investigations and terminations.

• Working knowledge of FMLA, FLSA, ADA, OSHA recordkeeping, EEO, and applicable multi-state employment law.

• Demonstrated ability to identify priorities and take initiative.

• Demonstrated experience establishing and enforcing policies and addressing boundaries appropriately and professionally.

• Demonstrated experience managing professional pressures, including environments with ambiguity, competing priorities, and urgent situations, without losing composure.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, enabling clear communication with various organizational levels and functions, including field crews, executives, and legal counsel.

• High degree of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.

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