Human Resources Director-Major Projects

ArchKey Solutions; Clinton (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

ArchKey Solutions seeks a Human Resources Director-Major Projects to lead strategic HR initiatives across major projects and national operations. You will align workforce planning, employee relations, and organizational effectiveness with business goals.

Ideal candidates bring deep labor relations knowledge, experience with unions, and demonstrated leadership in a matrix organization to drive consistent HR practices across diverse projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, labor relations, business, or related field required; Masters preferred.
• SHRM Credentials (SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP) or similar are preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience including labor relations and leadership consulting.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic HR partnership across Major Projects and National operations.
• Navigate union environments and ensure adherence to CBAs across jurisdictions.
• Advise field and office leaders on labor relations and workforce planning.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic HR

Labor relations

Communication

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree

Masters preferred

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

Human Resources Director-Major Projects

Location: Fenton, MO, United States
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Business Services

Description

This position is based in our St Louis, MO office

About ArchKey

ArchKey is one of the nations largest privately held specialty trade installation and integrated facility service companies. We are a leader in designing, building, and maintaining electrical, technologies and specialty systems. Were the POWER behind making the improbable possible.

Were electrifying the nation, energizing the future, and bringing communities to life like never before. What we do today shapes the vision of tomorrow. Our work impacts lives long after the building is done. This means we are committed to building in ways that are not just technologically advanced, but sustainable, scalable, and equitable to all. Were not just energizing infrastructure, were energizing careers, communities, and the future.

Made up of the brightest minds in the industry, our team is our greatest asset bringing knowledge, skills, and experience to every project. This is more than a call to join us, its an invitation to be part of a visionary journey and to grow with us as we scale.

About the Position

The Human Resources Director-Major Projects serves as an enterprise leader providing strategic HR partnership and support across ArchKey Solutions' Major Projects and National Business operations. This role partners with operational leaders to support workforce planning, employee relations, organizational effectiveness, and people-related business needs across regions and specialty operations supporting these large-scale engagements, drawing on a deep understanding of labor relations to navigate unionized environments effectively. The role mitigates labor and employee relations risk, ensures consistent application of collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), and supports workforce strategies that align with business objectives.

The Director operates within ArchKey's matrix structure, partnering closely with Operations, Legal, and Human Resources leadership to resolve complex labor and employee relations matters, provide strategic guidance to leaders, support talent and organizational initiatives, and drive consistency in labor and HR practices. This role requires the ability to exercise sound judgment, influence outcomes without direct authority, and balance legal compliance, operational needs, and ArchKey's people strategy in alignment with all Company policies, procedures, key objectives, and regulations.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Has a growth mindset and is always looking to continually learn and grow.
• Has a people-first approach and promotes culture across the organization.
• Has exceptional communication skills and is able to build strong relationships with cross-functional teams.

Day in the Life

• Interprets, applies, and ensures compliance with Local and National Collective Bargaining Agreements across multiple jurisdictions, operating companies, and project environments.
• Provides strategic and practical guidance to field and office leaders on union referral systems, jurisdictional rules, work classifications, and labor agreement obligations.
• Serves as an enterprise subject matter expert and escalation point for complex, high-risk labor issues.
• Partners with Operations and Legal leadership to proactively address labor risks and support workforce planning.
• Provides strategic human resources consultation and guidance to senior operational leaders regarding workforce planning, organizational changes, talent risks, and people-related business challenges.
• Partners with Operations and Human Resources leadership to address workforce and organizational challenges, support business objectives, and promote consistent people practices across Major Projects and National Business operations.
• Leads or oversees investigations related to grievances, labor disputes, and employee complaints.
• Manages grievance resolution processes, including preparation and participation in hearings or arbitration.
• Ensures all labor and employee relations matters are documented in a consistent and legally defensible manner.
• Provides enterprise-level employee relations support for complex matters involving performance and conduct.
• Conducts or reviews workplace investigations and ensures timely communication of findings.
• Acts as a trusted advisor to field and project leadership.
• Partners with business and HR leaders to support talent management, succession planning, leadership development, and workforce planning initiatives aligned with organizational objectives.
• Partners with HR and Operations leadership to develop and implement workforce engagement, retention, and organizational effectiveness strategies that support operational performance and workforce stability.
• Analyzes workforce, labor relations, and employee relations trends and recommends solutions that improve employee experience, workforce stability, and business performance.
• Ensures alignment between policies, agreements, and employment laws.
• Provides strategic guidance regarding policy interpretation and application to ensure consistency, compliance, and effective business outcomes across regions and operations.
• Drives continuous improvement of labor relations, employee relations, and human resources practices to support organizational effectiveness and operational excellence.
• Consistently makes decisions in an attentive and safe manner to ensure the safety and health of self and others.
• Utilizes LEAN concepts or other continuous improvement methodologies to ensure the most efficient operations, processes, and activities.
• Promotes and models the Company mission, vision and values through exercising sound and ethical business practices, championing all elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and providing high quality services and programs as they relate to clients, subcontractors, co-workers, suppliers, and the public.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Labor Relations, Business, or a related field required. Masters degree preferred. SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), HCI Professional in HR (PHR) or Senior Professional in HR (SPHR) credential is preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including significant experience in labor relations, employee relations, and leadership consultation.
• 5+ years of HR leadership experience supporting complex, unionized, and/or project-based business environments.
• Experience in large-scale construction or industrial services preferred.
• Broad knowledge and experience in human resource management across all HR disciplines, including staffing, talent management, leader and employee development, compensation, benefits, organizational design, development, and effectiveness, change management, engagement, employee relations, diversity, performance management, labor relations and training.
• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic HR consultation, influence senior leaders, and drive outcomes within a matrixed organization.
• Knowledge of IBEW and collective bargaining frameworks.
• Advanced knowledge of labor relations and employment law.
• Strong judgment in managing high-risk, sensitive matters.
• Ability to influence outcomes and drive consistency within a matrixed organization.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and sound ethical judgment.

Travel

• Occasional travel may be required.

Benefits

At ArchKey Solutions, our benefits package includes competitive health insurance options (medical, dental, and vision), a robust 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holidays, and access to wellness programs. Additionally, we offer professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and employee assistance programs to support your growth and well-being. We ensure that our benefits are designed to promote the health, security, and work-life balance of our employees. Additional information is available at Archkey.com.

Legal & Fraud Disclaimer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are an affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer #MO1-10