Field Operations HR Manager

Govig – Your #1 full-service recruiting firm and your access to the best opportunities available, is seeking a FIELD OPERATIONS HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER for the largest commercial subcontractor in the Southwest based in Salt Lake City, UT.

The Field Ops HR Manager serves as a strategic business partner and trusted advisor to field leadership and employees, connecting HR strategy with real-time operational needs. This role requires HR expertise, strong cultural leadership, and a deep understanding of field operations to strengthen engagement, ownership mindset, safety, and performance across all jobsites. The successful candidate builds a high-performing, safe, and engaged field workforce by delivering consistent HR support, developing leaders, and serving as an authentic voice for field employees.

• Lead culture, engagement, and ESOP ownership initiatives.
• Partner with Safety to embed safety culture and track effectiveness metrics.
• Monitor engagement, ESOP participation, and key employee data trends.
• Establish retention benchmarks and identify opportunities for cultural improvement.
• Conduct regular jobsite visits to assess engagement and reinforce Company’s core principles.
• Deliver leadership development, coaching, and mentoring programs.
• Oversee training programs and track completion and success rates.
• Manage new hire assessment and onboarding effectiveness.
• Build leadership pipeline with succession plans for critical roles.
• Identify high‑potential employees and create development roadmaps.
• Manage employee relations cases and track resolution effectiveness.
• Conduct thorough, objective investigations that ensure fair outcomes.
• Partner on manpower planning and monitor staffing and retention metrics.
• Provide guidance on performance management and corrective actions.
• Monitor trends in grievances and proactively address root causes.
• Serve as the authentic Voice of the Field and track policy improvement needs.
• Train employees and leaders on UKG and other HR systems to increase adoption.
• Translate HR policies into field-friendly language and communication.
• Create feedback loops to demonstrate how employee input drives improvements.
• Build trusted relationships with field leaders and employees through consistent presence.
• Shadow operations to deepen understanding of workflows, pain points, and business needs.
• Drive quick win solutions based on field feedback and continuous learning.
• Model resilience, adaptability, and decisiveness in fast‑paced, ambiguous environments.

• Minimum 5 years of HR experience, including 3 years supporting field or operations environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field preferred.
• Strong track record of employee relations and cultural improvement.
• Experience delivering leadership development with measurable outcomes.
• Construction, manufacturing, or skilled trades experience preferred.
• ESOP, union relations, or safety program experience a plus.
• Safety or coaching certifications a plus.
• Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish (Preferred).

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance

Location:

Salt Lake City, UT

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