Job Title: Human Resources Manager
Location: Charlotte, NC
Industry: Construction
Pay: $100,000 - $125,000
About Our Client:
Addison Group is partnering with a top-performing construction organization with a strong regional presence and decades of industry experience. Our client is known for delivering large-scale infrastructure projects that make a lasting impact on communities across the Carolinas and beyond. They are seeking a driven and experienced Human Resources Manager to lead core HR functions, provide strategic support, and help build a strong internal culture aligned with their mission and workforce needs.
Job Description:
The Human Resources Manager will oversee all HR activities for a field-based construction team. This individual will focus on full-cycle recruitment, employee relations, compliance, and workforce development. This is a full-time, 5 days onsite exempt role reporting into senior leadership and offers the opportunity to implement impactful HR programs and lead a small team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and execute people strategies tailored to a field-based, skilled labor workforce
- Lead recruitment efforts for site-level and corporate positions across various functions
- Handle employee relations issues, support conflict resolution, and foster a positive culture
- Manage weekly and bi-weekly payroll operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Oversee workers' compensation claims, return-to-work coordination, and insurance communication
- Coordinate benefits administration, employee reimbursements, and project-specific pay practices
- Ensure compliance with state/federal employment regulations and internal safety standards
- Promote inclusion, safety, and team engagement initiatives throughout the organization
- Guide and mentor the internal HR team and serve as a partner to site leadership
- Support executive leadership with reporting, analytics, and HR project execution
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
- 5+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally within construction or a similar labor-intensive industry
- Strong knowledge of labor laws, HR compliance, and employment practices
- Skilled in conflict resolution, coaching, and leadership development
- Effective communicator with the ability to influence field-level and executive stakeholders
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with HRIS a plus
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or PHR certification is a plus
- Bilingual in Spanish is a strong asset
- Prior experience managing or mentoring HR staff
Additional Details:
This role is based out of the Charlotte, NC area and supports both local and regional construction sites. Ideal candidates will be comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment with some on-site presence as needed.
Perks:
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and six paid holidays
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Company-paid life insurance and short-term leave coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Optional dental, vision, life, and supplemental benefits
- Career advancement opportunities with a growing regional leader