Human Resources Director

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking a strategic Director of Human Resources to serve as a key partner for the designated region. This leader will head a team of HR professionals to deliver talent solutions aligning with growth, organizational design, culture, and workforce planning.

The role acts as a trusted advisor to regional leadership, guiding HR strategies, leadership development, and workforce planning to scale with regional growth and drive performance across the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 10 years of Human Resource Management experience with ability to lead teams.
• Excellent active listening, consultative, negotiation and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing counsel and feedback.
• Lead HR team to deliver talent strategies including development, engagement, retention and culture.
• Oversee onboarding, talent management, employee engagement, culture, development and compensation.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Confidentiality

Multi-tasking

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion. McCarthy’s reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our core values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In.

How do McCarthy partners define our culture?

• We Live Our Core Values: We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity.
• We are Employee Owned: We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.
• We Feel Like a Family: We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment.
• We are Builders: We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.

Position Summary

We are seeking a strategic, driven, and relationship-focused Director, Human Resources to serve as a key partner to the designated region. This leader is responsible for leading a team of HR professionals to deliver talent solutions that enable business growth, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and support operational excellence.

The Director, Human Resources acts as a trusted advisor to regional leadership, bringing a forward-looking perspective on talent, leadership, organizational design, culture, and workforce planning. This individual leads through others, building team capability and ensuring HR strategies are aligned with business priorities and positioned to scale with the region’s growth.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and brings both strategic vision and strong leadership presence. They will guide and develop HR team members while partnering with business leaders to shape and advance long-term people, development, and culture strategies that drive performance and engagement across the region.

Responsibilities

• Trusted advisor and coach to senior leaders, using sound judgment to provide counsel and feedback.
• Understands current and future business needs through collaboration with designated senior business leaders, creating, implementing and owning talent strategies focused on development, engagement, motivation, and retention.
• Oversight and ownership of core HR processes and initiatives in the functional areas of onboarding, talent management, employee engagement, culture, development, and compensation
• Leverages business acumen to analyze HR metrics and people trends, utilizing data to identify solutions and presents metrics in a compelling way to senior leadership.
• Owns workforce planning, succession and talent development strategies.
• Influence cross functionally and with senior leaders to impact business and talent strategy decisions, demonstrating confidence, courage, and an ability to challenge the status quo.
• Oversees and manages complex employee relations issues, providing coaching and guidance to HR Business Partners and leaders when needed
• Partners with Talent Acquisition and Learning & Organizational Development to define and develop solutions in support of business goals.
• Leverages knowledge of industry trends and considers new approaches and practices to evolve the talent strategies for the organization.
• Leads a team of HR professionals, providing management, coaching and development.
• Leads national and business unit talent initiatives in support of annual operating plan.
• Partner across HR and enterprise functions to align regional priorities with broader company strategy, programs, and initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• A minimum of 10 years of Human Resource Management experience, with demonstrated ability to lead teams.
• Easily builds rapport, develops relationships and establishes credibility and trust.
• Navigates sensitive situations and maintains a high degree of confidentiality.
• Superior attention to detail, prioritization, and organizational skills, with ability to multi-task.
• Experience successfully navigating a complex environment utilizing strong communication skills.
• Excellent active listening, consultative, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Demonstrates a healthy balance of people orientation, drive for results, and analytical skills.
• Construction or related industry experience is helpful, though not required.
• Must be willing to travel.

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.