Director of HR

CFS; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Healthcare

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

CFS in Naperville, IL seeks a Director of Human Resources to lead the overall HR strategy, policies, and people initiatives across our construction-focused organization. This role partners with executive leadership to shape workforce planning and organizational development.

You will oversee talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation, benefits, and performance management while ensuring compliance with employment laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business or related field required.
• 8+ years of progressive HR leadership experience in construction/manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, compensation, and compliance.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the company's HR strategy, policies, and people initiatives.
• Partner with executive leadership on workforce planning and organizational development.
• Oversee talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation, benefits, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Develop and implement engagement, retention, and leadership initiatives.
• Manage HR operations, systems, reporting, and team performance.

Skills

HR leadership

Strategic planning

Talent acquisition

Employee relations

Compliance knowledge

Leadership development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Director of Human Resources

Salary: $130,000 - $150,000 + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Join a respected construction company with a strong reputation and long-term growth trajectory.
• Serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership and directly influence company culture and workforce planning.
• Lead HR initiatives that impact field operations, project teams, and corporate employees across the organization.
• Drive talent acquisition, leadership development, and retention strategies in a high-visibility role.
• Opportunity to modernize HR processes, systems, and programs while making a measurable business impact.
• Collaborate with operations leaders to support workforce growth and organizational effectiveness.
• Build and mentor an HR team while creating scalable people practices for future expansion.
• Enjoy a dynamic environment where your expertise is valued and your contributions are highly visible.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, retirement savings, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities For The Director Of Human Resources

• Lead the company's overall HR strategy, policies, and people initiatives.
• Partner with executive leadership on workforce planning, organizational development, and succession planning.
• Oversee talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation, benefits, and performance management programs.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Develop and implement employee engagement, retention, and leadership development initiatives.
• Manage HR operations, systems, reporting, and HR team performance.

Qualifications For The Director Of Human Resources

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, preferably within construction, manufacturing, engineering, or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, employee relations, compensation, and compliance.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred.

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