Construction HR Manager: Talent, Compliance & Growth

Earth Work Solutions; Gillette (WY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Group Life & AD&D Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Earth Work Solutions in Gillette, Wyoming, seeks a Human Resources Manager to lead day-to-day HR for a heavy civil dirt work contractor with statewide projects. This hands-on role supports leadership, payroll, safety, and employees, focusing on recruiting, onboarding, compliance, and workforce development.

Duties include recruiting operators and laborers across Wyoming, managing onboarding (union and non-union), maintaining HRIS records and I-9s, and ensuring wage-and-hour compliance while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience; construction, heavy civil, or skilled-trades experience strongly preferred.
• Prior experience supporting union employees and/or administering union labor agreements preferred.
• HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP) preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruiting efforts for equipment operators and laborers across Wyoming locations.
• Oversee onboarding, including union and non-union employees, pre-employment screenings, and orientation.
• Maintain working knowledge of union labor agreements, wage rates, classifications, and dispatch requirements.
• Partner with payroll to ensure accurate and timely pay and comply with wage‑and‑hour requirements.
• Maintain accurate and compliant personnel files, I‑9s, employee records, and HRIS information.
• Support supervisors with employee relations, coaching, performance issues, and disciplinary actions.
• Educate employees and supervisors on company policies, procedures, workplace expectations, and HR processes.
• Support employee development, training, retention, and career growth initiatives.
• Partner with safety and operations on training, certifications, onboarding requirements, and workforce needs.
• Assist with benefits administration, leave processes, workers' compensation, unemployment, and other HR-related matters.

Skills

HR practices

Employee relations

FLSA compliance

Union labor knowledge

Recruiting & interviewing

Communication & organization

Confidentiality handling

HRIS & payroll software

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field

HR certification preferred

Job description

Earth Work Solutions in Gillette, Wyoming, seeks a Human Resources Manager to lead day-to-day HR for a heavy civil dirt work contractor with statewide projects. This hands-on role supports leadership, payroll, safety, and employees, focusing on recruiting, onboarding, compliance, and workforce development.

Duties include recruiting operators and laborers across Wyoming, managing onboarding (union and non-union), maintaining HRIS records and I-9s, and ensuring wage-and-hour compliance while