Director of Human Resources - Commercial Construction - Wichita, KS

About the Midwest Drywall:

Founded in 1972, Midwest Drywall, an employee-owned company, is a leading contractor of panel engineering, fabrication, installation, EIFS/plaster, metal-studs, drywall, specialty ceilings and finish carpentry. Headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, Midwest Drywall’s 350+ employees serve customers in the Midwest region and throughout the United States and has developed a reputation of excellence, providing specialty services to some of the most iconic commercial projects.

Midwest Drywall Co., Inc. works hard to provide a culture where people will not only enjoy the stability of long term employment but also have the opportunity for growth. Compensation and benefits that are consistent with our leadership position in the industry. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) striving to provide long-term employment opportunities for all.

Job Description:

Midwest Drywall is seeking a hands-on Director of Human Resources to build a modern, scalable people function supporting a growing, multi-state construction organization. This is a career-defining opportunity for a strategic thought partner who balances vision with execution and thrives in operational, field-driven environments.

This role will serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, helping shape company culture, develop leaders, and build the workforce infrastructure required to support Midwest Drywall’s long-term growth strategy. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable on job sites, in regional offices, and in executive-level discussions.

Experience supporting construction, skilled trades, manufacturing, or other field-based work forces is strongly preferred.

What You’ll Own

• Build and lead the HR function from the ground up, including strategy, structure, systems, processes, culture, and day-to-day execution—initially operating lean and hands-on while scaling the team and function over time.
• Partner with executive leadership to align people strategy with business objectives and long-term growth plans.
• Drive culture, engagement, and leadership development across multiple business units and geographic markets.
• Design and implement enterprise-level strategies across talent acquisition, workforce planning, skilled trades recruiting and retention, leadership development, succession planning, and compensation and incentive programs.
• Strengthen and standardize HR infrastructure while keeping processes practical, efficient, and field-friendly.
• Own compliance, labor relations, and risk management across all jurisdictions.
• Act as a visible leader across the organization, building trust with both field and office teams.
• Serve as a thought partner to the executive team on organizational design, leadership effectiveness, and change management.

Key Attributes for Success

• Proven ability to build credibility with frontline leaders and senior executives and bridge communication across the organization.
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and growth environments with strong judgment and prioritization skills.
• Experience modernizing HR without over complicating it.
• Data-driven, but people-first leadership style.
• Direct, grounded, and respected approach to leadership.
• Willingness to spend time in the field and understand jobsite realities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including senior-level responsibility.
• Experience building, scaling, or transforming HR functions.
• Proven success supporting growing, multi-location organizations.
• Strong foundation in labor relations, employment law, and compliance.
• Executive-level presence with the ability to influence and advise senior…