Director of Human Resources

Duininck Companies; Willmar, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health plans

Dental & Vision plans

Company paid life insurance

Long & Short-Term Disability

401K with company match

PPE provided

Job summary

Duininck Golf seeks a Director of Human Resources to shape our people strategy and strengthen culture across construction sites and offices. This senior role partners with leadership to enable sustainable growth while ensuring engaged employees and compliant practices.

Based in Delano, MN with travel to job sites across the U.S., the position emphasizes talent development, onboarding, safety, and robust HR programs that align with company goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field with at least 8 years of HR/management experience.
• Demonstrated leadership with coaching and mentoring across diverse teams.
• Strong communication skills and business acumen in a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute HR strategies that support business goals, growth and culture across sites and offices.
• Forecast workforce needs using data and insights and align people strategies accordingly.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to attract and retain top talent and oversee onboarding/offboarding processes.
• Coach leaders on performance management, feedback, accountability and team development.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, maintain HR records, and support safety initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

People management

Safety culture

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Cloud-based software

Job description

Current Openings - Construction & Materials

Duininck is a fourth-generation, 100-year family-led company focused on building strong communities through our relationships with customers, employees, subcontractors and vendors. We have a diverse portfolio of businesses managing projects at any scale.

Duininck Golf is a nationally recognized leader in golf course construction, specializing in renovations, restorations, re-models and new course development. Our mission is to build excellence guided by one standard: "Building the Best Golf."

This year round, full-time position comes with a strong benefits package including:

• Competitive pay range of $100k to $140k per year, based on experience
• Paid Time Off
• Strong Health Plans to choose from
• Dental & Vision Plans, Company Paid Life insurance & Long & Short-Term Disability
• Position specific personal protective equipment provided
• 401K with company match, and more!

The Director of Human Resources for Duininck Golf is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping our people strategy, strengthening our culture, and enabling sustainable growth. Serving as a strategic advisor to leadership and hands-on partner to the field, this role ensures our workforce is engaged, supported, and aligned with business objectives across construction sites and office environments.

This leader will balance building and executing scalable HR programs while remaining closely connected to employees and leaders at every level of the organization.

The Role:

• Partner with senior leadership to develop and execute HR strategies that support business goals, growth, culture and workforce needs.
• Use data and business insights to assist in forecasting workforce needs and develop people strategies that align to organizational goals and enhance overall performance.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and business leaders to execute a staffing strategy that attracts and retains top talent.
• Build expertise in strategic staffing capabilities and decisions including direct, temporary and H2B employees.
• Oversee employee onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure smooth transitions, consistent experiences, and accurate completion of required steps and documentation.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on employee relations, culture, engagement, and leadership effectiveness.
• Champion initiatives that strengthen culture, engagement and morale across construction sites and offices.
• Build authentic relationships with employees to understand their needs and provide proactive support.
• Ensure HR policies, practices, documentation, and employment decisions are consistent, compliant, and aligned with company expectations.
• Assist in policy development to promote organizational efficiency and compliance.
• Coach leaders on performance management, feedback, accountability, team development, and effective people leadership.
• Partner with Director of Workforce Operations to identify development needs and support training, leadership development, and skill-building across a broad range of skills and competencies.
• Work with the Safety and Operations leaders to communicate and reinforce safety policies and support incident investigations.
• Support organizational change initiatives through transparent communication and effective transition management.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, regulations and internal policies.
• Maintain accurate HR records and documentation.
• Primarily office-based position in Delano, MN with travel to job sites across U.S. as needed.
• Comfortable being on an active construction site in any weather conditions.
• Ability to meet all workplace safety requirements.

What we Look For:

• Demonstrated commitment to safety and the confidence to speak up about unsafe behaviors or conditions.
• Strong team player with the ability to influence, lead, collaborate, and make decisions effectively across diverse teams and levels.
• Proven leadership experience with strong coaching and mentoring skills.
• Solid business acumen and sound judgment, with the ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Fluency in English required, Spanish proficiency is strongly preferred.
• Proficient with technology, including Microsoft Office and cloud-based software.
• Bachelor’s degree required, with a minimum of 8 years of experience in HR or Management.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Duininck is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetics, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or citizenship status. If you would like more information on your EEO rights under the law, click here.