Head of HR

Seeking a proven HR leader who has successfully operated within a PE-backed construction, industrial services, or field-services environment and understands the realities of a fast‑paced, evolving organization. The successful candidate will provide strategic and operational HR leadership while supporting acquisition activity, workforce growth, compliance requirements, payroll oversight, and organizational effectiveness initiatives.

• Lead the HR function and act as a strategic partner to executive leadership
• Develop and execute talent, retention, succession, and workforce planning strategies
• Oversee payroll operations and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and employment legislation
• Partner closely with operational leaders to support a large, field-based workforce
• Lead HR due diligence, integration planning, and people-related work streams for mergers and acquisitions
• Standardize policies, processes, and practices across acquired businesses
• Ensure adherence to safety, compliance, and risk management programs
• Manage employee relations, performance management, and leadership development initiatives
• Build scalable HR infrastructure capable of supporting future growth
• Drive organizational change and support business transformation initiatives
• Develop and mentor HR team members while establishing a high-performance culture

• Payroll leadership and oversight
• HR compliance and employment law knowledge
• Workplace safety programs and compliance
• Mergers & Acquisitions (HR due diligence and integration)
• Leadership and team management experience
• Experience with in a Private Equity-backed business environment
• Construction, infrastructure, industrial services, field services, or similar operational industries
• Building and improving HR processes in growing organizations
• Operating effectively in ambiguous, fast-moving environments

• Highly accountable and results‑oriented
• Comfortable making decisions with imperfect information
• Commercially astute and business‑minded
• Strong problem‑solving capability
• Hands‑on leadership style
• Able to earn credibility with both executive leaders and frontline operations
• Resilient, adaptable, and action‑oriented

• 10-12+ years of progressive HR experience
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related discipline
• Strong exposure to multi‑site and operational work forces
• Demonstrated success supporting business growth through acquisition and integration
• Experience partnering directly with CEOs, founders, private equity sponsors, and executive teams
• Proven ability to balance strategic leadership with tactical execution
• Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
• Track record of building scalable people infrastructure in high‑growth environments

This is a highly specific and confidential search. Applications will be reviewed against the mandatory criteria outlined above. Only candidates who closely match the required experience and industry background will be contacted. If you have a proven track record within a PE‑backed construction or services organization and can demonstrate successful leadership across payroll, compliance, safety, M&A integration, and HR strategy, we would welcome your application.

Please note this role is 5 days in office, located in Spring, and requires ad hoc travel to other states.

• Competitive base salary commensurate with an employee population of 200 headcount
• Attractive bonus opportunity of 20-25%
• Opportunity to shape the HR strategy of a growing organization
• Collaborative and professional company culture

If you are ready to take on a leadership role in human resources and make a meaningful impact, apply now!

Confidential Head of HR opportunity with a PE‑backed construction/services business. Seeking 10‑12 years' HR leadership experience with M&A, payroll, compliance, safety, and proven ability to lead through growth and change. You will be professionally qualified and able to demonstrate how you work well with ambiguity and aggressive growth targets. Role is 5 days on site, located in Spring.