Human Resources Manager

For more than 65 years, Lydig Construction has been dedicated to more than just constructing buildings; we've been devoted to building vibrant communities. Joining us means becoming part of a community-driven organization which values craftmanship, timeliness, and value in every project we deliver for the communities in which we work. We invest in our team's growth, recognizing them as the future leaders not just within Lydig, but across the construction industry.

At Lydig, we're more than just a workplace; our culture fosters a supportive and uplifting environment where success is acknowledged, leadership is strong, and core values are cherished.

Lydig Construction is seeking a collaborative, experienced, and highly organized Human Resources Manager to lead key HR functions and contribute to the company's overall people strategy. This role is both strategic and hands-on, overseeing core areas such as recruitment, employee engagement, benefits, compliance, and training. The HR Manager will serve as a trusted advisor to leadership, support cultural initiatives, and ensure our HR practices remain competitive and effective.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with the HR Team, CFO, Presidents, and VPs to align HR goals with company strategy.
• Provide guidance to leadership on organizational planning, policy development, and people initiatives.
• Monitor industry trends and make recommendations on compensation, benefits, and HR best practices.
• Champion company culture and employee engagement initiatives.
• Mentor and support HR team members as needed.
• Use HR analytics to improve decision-making and strategy execution.
• Provide regular reports to senior management on workforce trends.

Talent Acquisition & Development

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for both full-time roles and internship programs.
• Oversee college recruiting, Skill Bridge internship opportunities, and onboarding for all new hires.
• Support talent planning and career development programs in alignment with company goals.
• Continuously evaluate and improve recruiting tools, templates, and practices.
• Manage LMS and oversee internal training efforts (Lydig University and operational programs).
• Serve as an HR resource to department leaders and provide coaching to improve leadership effectiveness.

Employee Engagement & Culture

• Lead employee recognition programs, retention surveys, and cultural initiatives.
• Support and evaluate recognition platforms and retention strategies.
• Support employee satisfaction and Lydig culture through employee programs and initiatives.
• Promote employee wellness through goal setting, EAP awareness, and support for fitness and mental health initiatives; integrate insights from industry forums to continuously enhance internal programs.
• Assist with planning and coordination of employee events, including summer parties, PTL weekend, client gatherings, and winter celebrations.
• Support event logistics, communication, and execution in collaboration with the event planning team.

Benefits Strategy & Administration

• Oversee benefit enrollment, open enrollment, and benefit plan administration.
• Evaluate and recommend benefit program enhancements for retention and cost-effectiveness.
• Monitor eligibility and support ACA, EEO, VEVRAA, and OFCCP compliance.
• Partner with Payroll and Finance to ensure accurate records and reporting.
• Set wellness goals and promote the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Support fitness and wellness initiatives and bring back ideas from industry mental health forums to enhance internal programs.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Oversee day-to-day HR administration, ensuring accuracy and compliance across systems and processes.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure HR systems are current and effective.
• Lead employee relations efforts, internal audits, investigations, and policy updates.

Qualifications:

• 5
  -7 + plus years of progressive HR experience, ideally in construction or a related industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field; SHRM-CP or PHR preferred.
• Strong understanding of employment law, benefits, compliance, and HR systems.
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
• Experience managing HR…