Corporate Human Resources Manager

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC is seeking an experienced Corporate Human Resources Manager to lead HR strategy and operations for a growing organization across multiple locations, including Houston. The role partners with senior leadership to align HR objectives with business goals and drive people initiatives from workforce planning to culture building.

The ideal candidate has heavy industrial or construction HR experience, strong investigations and employee relations skills, and a solid grasp of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business administration, or related field.
• Experience in heavy industrial or construction environments.
• Progressive HR management experience across salaried and hourly staff.
• Strong employee relations, investigations, and performance management.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
• Ability to partner with executive and frontline leadership.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Thrives in fast-paced, growing organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR leadership and business partnership across corporate and field operations.
• Provide guidance on employee relations, investigations, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws across locations.
• Drive talent management, onboarding, evaluations, and succession planning.
• Oversee HR operations, compensation, benefits, and HR systems.

Skills

Heavy industrial experience

HR management

Employee relations

Employment law knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Strategic partnership

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

PHR/SPHR/SHRM certification (preferred)

Tools

None

Job description

Corporate Human Resources Manager

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Corporate Human Resources Manager to provide HR leadership and support for a rapidly growing organization specializing in large-scale industrial EPC and data center construction projects. This position will partner with corporate and operational leadership to support a diverse workforce that includes corporate professionals, construction management, skilled trades, and field personnel across multiple locations.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on, business‑oriented HR professional with experience in heavy industrial or construction environments. This individual will play a key role in strengthening HR practices, supporting organizational growth, and fostering a positive, accountable workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

HR Leadership & Business Partnership

• Partner with executive leadership, corporate department heads, and field operations management to align HR initiatives with business objectives.
• Provide HR guidance and support to corporate employees, construction management, and field personnel across multiple locations.
• Support workforce planning, organizational development, employee engagement, and retention initiatives.
• Develop and implement consistent HR policies and practices across the organization.

Employee Relations & Performance Management

• Lead employee relations activities, including workplace investigations, conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and performance management.
• Provide guidance to managers and supervisors on employee issues, workplace policies, and employment practices.
• Build strong working relationships with employees at all levels, from corporate professionals to skilled trades and field personnel.
• Promote a positive workplace culture emphasizing accountability, communication, and employee engagement.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws across multiple locations.
• Oversee HR policies, procedures, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide guidance on wage and hour regulations, employee classification, leave administration, and workplace investigations.
• Partner with safety and operations leadership on employee‑related compliance and risk management matters.

Talent Management & Organizational Development

• Partner with recruiting and hiring managers on workforce planning and talent acquisition strategies.
• Support employee onboarding, performance evaluations, leadership development, and succession planning.
• Develop initiatives to improve employee retention and management effectiveness.
• Support HR initiatives associated with continued business growth.

HR Operations & Continuous Improvement

• Oversee or support compensation administration, benefits, employee records, and HR systems.
• Monitor employee turnover, workforce trends, and key HR performance indicators.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, employee services, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with payroll, benefits, recruiting, and corporate leadership to ensure effective HR service delivery.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Human Resources experience in heavy industrial, industrial construction, EPC, or a comparable environment required.
• Progressive HR management experience supporting both salaried and hourly employee populations.
• Strong employee relations background, including investigations, conflict resolution, performance management, and disciplinary actions
• Thorough knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with executive leadership, operational management, and frontline supervisors.
• Strong communication, leadership, problem‑solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, growing organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification.
• Experience developing or improving HR processes within a growing organization.