HR Director

HR Director

Join to apply for the HR Director role at Axiom Consultants. Are you passionate about building strong teams and shaping a positive workplace culture? Join Ruekert & Mielke, Inc., a 100% employee‑owned firm, as our next HR Director!

In this role, you’ll lead key HR functions across our team of 150+ staff, including talent acquisition, employee growth and retention, and performance management. Your work will directly influence our ability to attract, retain, and develop top talent while supporting our culture of ownership and engagement.

• Leadership growth partnering with senior leaders and driving initiatives that align HR practices with business goals
• Strategic impact shaping our HR strategy focused on attracting, developing and retaining top talent
• A collaborative culture that values innovation, growth, and work‑life balance

• Strategic HR Leadership:
  Develop and implement HR strategies that support current and future business priorities
• Change Management:
  Drive change initiatives and foster behaviors that align with organizational goals; enhance the employee experience through new hire check‑ins, exit interviews, and feedback programs
• Relationship Building:
  Cultivate strong partnerships with leaders and employees across all offices
• Talent Management:
  Lead efforts in talent attraction, retention, and development; collaborate with leaders to identify critical skills and implement development plans
• Coaching & Development:
  Provide coaching on performance, career development, and corrective actions; support employees in navigating career paths and growth opportunities
• Learning & Development:
  Embed learning initiatives and leadership development programs into the business culture
• Employee & Labor Relations:
  Address employee issues, ensure compliance and manage risk
• HR Analytics:
  Analyze HR data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, decision‑making and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated skills in strategic planning, project management, and HR program development/implementation
• Professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM, PHR/SPHR) preferred

• Employee stock ownership plan
• Performance bonuses
• Extra hours bonuses
• Remote/flexible hours
• Generous personal time off and holiday programs
• Health, dental, vision, life, dependent life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with employer match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Prepaid legal services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement

Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. is a 100% employee‑owned civil engineering firm that has been empowering clients and employee owners to thrive since 1946. Together with our family of firms, Axiom Consultants and Outland Design, we tackle engineering challenges for a diverse set of clients across multiple sectors including government, agriculture, and real estate. Our team of engineers, environmental scientists, and technology experts work as an extension of our clients, offering exceptional planning, design, and construction management services.

Combining experience, vision, and innovative technology, R/M serves as a trusted infrastructure ally to help “make community possible.”

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