Human Resources Manager

Moore Industries; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k)

Job summary

Moore Industries in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead HR strategy and day‑to‑day operations for field, craft, and office staff. You will drive recruiting, onboarding, benefits, worker’s comp, and policy development in a safety‑driven environment.

You will partner with project leaders to manage employee relations, performance management, and workforce planning, while ensuring compliance with EEO, FMLA, FLSA, DOT, and prevailing wage requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of HR generalist or HR management experience, ideally in construction, industrial services, or manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance.
• Experience supporting a mixed workforce (hourly craft + salaried staff).
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work with field and executive leadership.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS platforms; experience with Deltek, Viewpoint, or similar systems a plus.
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all HR functions for construction workforce, including field, craft, and office personnel.
• Manage recruiting and onboarding for both salaried and hourly field employees; ensure smooth transitions from hire to deployment.
• Oversee benefit administration, workers’ compensation, and leave management.
• Partner with project managers and superintendents on employee relations, corrective actions, and workforce planning.
• Maintain compliance with federal and state employment laws (EEO, FLSA, FMLA, DOT, etc.) and prevailing wage/Davis-Bacon requirements.
• Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, and documentation in alignment with company culture and industry best practices.
• Support payroll coordination and employee data integrity within HRIS.
• Lead performance review and training programs; assist with leadership development initiatives.
• Serve as a cultural ambassador—building engagement and communication across teams and job sites.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Employment law knowledge

HR compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Deltek

Viewpoint

Job description

Human Resources Manager

Location: Baton Rouge, La
Company: Moore Industries

About Us: Moore Industriesis a growing industrial general contractor specializing in self-performed civil, industrial buildings, industrial HVAC, and facility maintenance across the Gulf Coast region. We take pride in delivering complex projects safely, efficiently, and with integrity.

We are seeking a Human Resources Manager who can lead with both strategy and practicality — balancing compliance, culture, and workforce development in a construction environment where safety, performance, and teamwork come first.

Position Summary:

The HR Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of human resources including recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, benefits, performance management, and compliance. This role will partner closely with field and office leadership to ensure we attract, retain, and develop the right people to support our continued growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all HR functions for construction workforce, including field, craft, and office personnel.

• Manage recruiting and onboarding for both salaried and hourly field employees; ensure smooth transitions from hire to deployment.

• Oversee benefit administration, workers’ compensation, and leave management.

• Partner with project managers and superintendents on employee relations, corrective actions, and workforce planning.

• Maintain compliance with federal and state employment laws (EEO, FLSA, FMLA, DOT, etc.) and prevailing wage/Davis-Bacon requirements.

• Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, and documentation in alignment with company culture and industry best practices.

• Support payroll coordination and employee data integrity within HRIS.

• Lead performance review and training programs; assist with leadership development initiatives.

• Serve as a cultural ambassador—building engagement and communication across teams and job sites.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• 5+ years of HR generalist or HR management experience, ideally within construction, industrial services, or manufacturing.

• Strong working knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance.

• Experience supporting a mixed workforce (hourly craft + salaried staff).

• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work with both field and executive leadership.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS platforms; experience with Deltek, Viewpoint, or similar systems a plus.

• SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred.

Why Join Us:

• Opportunity to shape the HR function in a growing, reputable industrial contractor.

• Supportive leadership that values innovation, accountability, and professional growth.

• Competitive compensation, benefits, and 401(k).

• A company culture that prioritizes safety, integrity, and teamwork.