Corporate Human Resources Manager

Workforce Recruiter; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Workforce Recruiter is seeking a Corporate Human Resources Manager to partner with executive leadership and site operations across multiple locations. The role focuses on building strong employee relations, developing HR programs, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws.

You will lead workforce planning, onboarding, performance management, and leadership development to sustain growth and accountability in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
• Progressive HR management experience in heavy industrial, EPC, or comparable environments.
• Experience supporting both salaried and hourly populations.
• Strong employee relations background, including investigations and performance management.
• Thorough knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR compliance.
• Ability to partner with executive leadership, operations and frontline supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR leadership and business partnership across corporate, construction, and field locations.
• Support workforce planning, organizational development, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Develop consistent HR policies and risk management practices.
• Lead investigations, disciplinary actions, and performance management.
• Oversee HR operations and ensure effective service delivery with payroll and benefits teams.

Skills

Employee relations

HR leadership

Communication

Strategic planning

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Change management

Workforce planning

Talent management

Ethics/compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

Related field (Business Administration)

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

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.