Corporate Human Resources Manager

Red Seal Recruiting; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Seal Recruiting seeks a Corporate Human Resources Manager to guide HR for a rapidly growing organization in large-scale industrial EPC and data center construction. You will partner with corporate and field leadership to support a diverse workforce across multiple locations, from corporate teams to skilled trades and field personnel.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, business-oriented, and experienced in heavy industrial environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Progressive HR management experience in heavy industrial, construction, EPC, or similar environments.
• Experience supporting both salaried and hourly employee populations.
• Strong employee relations background including investigations, conflict resolution, performance management, and disciplinary actions.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
• Ability to partner with executive leadership, operational management, and frontline supervisors.
• Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR leadership and business partnership with executives, department heads, and field operations to align HR initiatives with business objectives.
• Provide HR guidance and support to corporate employees, construction management, and field personnel across locations.
• Support workforce planning, organizational development, employee engagement, and retention initiatives.
• Develop and implement consistent HR policies and practices across the organization.
• Lead employee relations activities including workplace investigations, conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and performance management.
• Provide guidance to managers on employee issues, workplace policies, and employment practices.
• Build strong relationships across corporate and field teams to promote accountability and effective communication.
• Promote a positive workplace culture emphasizing accountability and engagement.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws across multiple locations and oversee HR documentation.
• Partner with safety and operations on employee-related compliance and risk management matters.
• Collaborate with recruiting and hiring managers on workforce planning and talent acquisition strategies.
• Support 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.
• Oversee compensation administration, benefits, employee records, and HR systems.

Skills

HR leadership

Employee relations

Compliance

Talent management

Organizational development

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

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.