HR Manager

Pay: $80,000–$100,000 per year

Job Type: Full-TimeIf you're an experienced HR professional who enjoys being the go-to resource for employees and leaders, improving processes, and helping build a strong workplace - this could be a great fit.At NIX Construction, our HR Manager serves as a key HR resource across the organization, supporting both employees and leadership in a wide range of Human Resources functions. You'll have the opportunity to make an impact across onboarding, employee relations, benefits, compliance, performance management, compensation, training, HR systems, and employee engagement.This isn't a role where you'll focus on just one area of HR. We're looking for someone who enjoys variety, takes ownership, and can balance the day-to-day needs of employees with the bigger-picture needs of the organization.You'll work closely with company leadership and field management to strengthen HR practices, support employees, improve retention and engagement, and help ensure our people practices support the company's operational goals.What You'll Be DoingManage post-offer onboarding and orientation, ensuring new employees have a smooth transition into the organization

Serve as a trusted HR resource for employees, supervisors, and leadership on employee relations, policies, performance, and workplace concerns

Coach and support managers with performance management, corrective action, employee communication, and documentation

Conduct and support workplace investigations and recommend consistent, well-documented next steps

Administer employee benefits and leave programs, including open enrollment, qualifying life events, employee education, and required documentation

Conduct compensation research, market benchmarking, and internal pay analysis to support competitive and equitable pay decisions

Maintain HR policies, employee records, job descriptions, standard operating procedures, and other HR documentation

Monitor employment law and regulatory changes and help ensure company HR practices remain current and compliant

Administer HR systems, reporting, workflows, employee records, and program tracking

Coordinate employee training, leadership development, engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and company events

What We're Looking ForWe're looking for someone who can be both a hands-on HR resource and a trusted partner to leadership. Someone who:Builds strong relationships with employees, supervisors, and leadership

Communicates clearly and handles difficult conversations professionally

Uses sound judgment and maintains confidentiality

Takes ownership and follows through on commitments

Can independently manage multiple HR priorities and deadlines

Approaches employee concerns fairly, consistently, and professionally

Looks for ways to improve HR processes and make them more effective

Is comfortable supporting employees working in office, shop, and field environments

Can balance employee needs with operational and business priorities

Stays current on HR best practices and employment regulations

Core CompetenciesCollaborationEffective CommunicationAccountabilityTrust and IntegritySelf-DevelopmentResourcefulnessProcess ImprovementRequirementsMinimum of 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience

Experience with employee relations, onboarding, benefits administration, compliance, performance management, and policy administration

Experience independently managing multiple HR functions and advising managers and senior leadership

Demonstrated experience conducting workplace investigations and supporting corrective action and performance management

Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations

Experience developing HR policies, SOPs, job descriptions, and compliant HR documentation

Experience administering employee benefits and leave programs

Experience using HRIS, payroll systems, benefit platforms, and HR reporting tools

Strong written and verbal communication, documentation, judgment, confidentiality, and conflict-resolution skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and TeamsPreferred QualificationsBachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered

Experience in construction, skilled trades, field services, or a similar operational industry

Experience supporting both office and field-based employeesPHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification

What the Job Feels LikeA hands-on HR leadership role with involvement across multiple areas of the employee experienceA mix of day-to-day employee support and higher-level HR initiatives

Regular collaboration with employees, supervisors, field management, and company leadership

An environment where priorities can shift and strong organization matters

An opportunity to improve HR processes and help shape how HR supports the organization

Why NIX Construction?At NIX Construction, HR plays an important role in supporting both our people and our operations. As HR Manager, you'll have the opportunity to work closely with leadership, strengthen the employee experience, improve HR processes, and help the organization continue to grow.We're looking for someone who wants to take ownership, build trusted relationships throughout the company, and make a meaningful impact on how we support our employees.If you're an experienced HR professional who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and being a trusted resource for both employees and leadership - we'd like to meet you.

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