Human Resources - HR Manager​/Director

Overview

Human Resources Manager / Director |

Location:

Hamilton Twp., Mercer County New Jersey 08691
Company:
Heavy Civil Construction Firm
Position Type:
Full-Time, On-Site

The HR Director provides strategic and operational leadership across all Human Resources functions for a heavy civil construction company operating in New Jersey. This role is responsible for driving workforce planning, talent acquisition, compliance, labor relations, performance management, benefits administration, and organizational development.

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with company goals and workforce needs.
• Adise executive leadership on organizational design and staffing plans.
• Lead HR planning for project mobilizations and seasonal workforce fluctuations.
• Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning: Oversee recruitment for field, union shops, and office positions.
• Coordinate workforce forecasting with project teams.
• Maintain industry networks and craft-labor pipelines.
• Employee Relations & Labor Compliance: Provide guidance on employee relations matters.
• Ensure compliance with NJ labor law, DOT, FMCSA, I-9, and EEO requirements.
• Maintain positive labor relations, including union interactions when applicable; conduct investigations in office and on construction job sites.
• Performance Management: Oversee performance review programs and coaching frameworks.
• Partner with supervisors to address performance concerns.
• Compensation & Benefits: Manage benefits administration and leave policies.
• Review job classifications, pay scales, and prevailing wage issues.
• Training & Development: Lead onboarding programs and ensure jobsite training completion.
• Develop leadership training for supervisors and project managers.
• HR Operations & Compliance: Maintain HRIS integrity, reporting, and documentation.
• Oversee policy management, handbook updates, and regulatory reporting.
• Ensure consistent HR policy application across all business units.
• Oversee Workers Comp. Claims
• FMLA
• PTO Tracking

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Required: 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 4 years in a leadership role.
• Required: Strong knowledge of NJ/PA/NY labor laws and employment compliance.
• Required: Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Preferred: SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
• Preferred: Experience in construction, heavy civil, or infrastructure industries.
• Preferred: Experience with union environments and prevailing wage requirements.
• Preferred: Familiarity with construction HRIS platforms.

• Strategic thinking and execution
• High integrity and confidentiality
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building ability
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, project-driven environment
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through

Office-based with regular interaction at jobsites, yards, and project meetings. Must be able to travel to NJ/PA/NY region project locations as required. All work in office.