HR Operations Manager

Overview

About Walbec Group, Walbec produces high-quality construction materials and delivers unparalleled professional design, engineering and construction services at its six companies, including Payne and Dolan, Northeast Asphalt, Zenith Tech, Parisi, Premier Concrete, and Construction Resources Management. Whether building bridges, stabilizing shorelines, rehabilitating structures, or providing site engineering and construction solutions for solar, Walbec is your bridge to expertise in construction and engineering.

With safety and ethics at the core of everything we do, our experienced professionals are hard at work on commercial and industrial sites throughout the Midwest.

• Architect and elevate the HR function as Walbec expands from a regional construction leader to a national enterprise.
• Build scalable HR infrastructure, lead HR technology initiatives, and own compliance responsibilities.
• Transform how people services are delivered across union and non‑union work forces in up to 48 states.
• Own the full spectrum of HR operations:
  Workday HRIS leadership, HR service delivery, vendor management, M&A integration, reporting & analytics, and compliance.
• Set strategy and execute operationally, bridging strategy and hands‑on execution.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field;
  Master’s degree or MBA a plus.
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience with at least 4 years in a senior HR Operations, HRIS or HR leadership role.
• Proven experience in a multi‑state or national company operating across U.S. regions; national scope experience a significant plus.
• Hands‑on Workday experience.
• Strong preference for experience with HCM, Benefits, Absence, Reporting and/or Payroll modules.
• Experience supporting both union and non‑union work forces; knowledge of collective bargaining and labor relations.
• Demonstrated experience managing HR Service Center operations, HR compliance programs, and vendor relationships.
• Track record building HR reporting and analytics capabilities, including executive dashboards and workforce metrics.
• Experience leading or participating in M&A HR due diligence and integration.
• Experience in construction, field services, transportation, or similarly regulated industry.
• Strong technical and regulatory knowledge; deep knowledge of federal and multi‑state employment law (FMLA, ADA, FLSA, etc.).

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. The Company complies with applicable federal, state and local nondiscrimination laws in each locality where it has employees.