Human Resources Manager

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing; Justin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kodiak is seeking an experienced, field-oriented HR Manager to support operations across our Texas construction and skilled trades workforce. Based in Dallas, this role is highly operational and requires a self-driven, hands-on HR professional who travels regularly to active job sites, client locations, and fabrication facilities throughout Texas.

The ideal candidate brings strong experience in employee relations, workplace investigations, workers’ compensation management, and multi-state

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR experience in high-volume environments.
• Experience in construction, industrial, manufacturing, or similar fields preferred.
• Strong investigations and workers’ compensation experience required.
• Knowledge of multi-state employment law and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage workplace investigations involving policy violations and employee complaints.
• Partner with operations leadership to support employee relations across multiple Texas sites.
• Manage workers’ compensation claims and return-to-work coordination.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Provide guidance on FMLA, ADA accommodations, leave administration, and documentation.
• Conduct onsite HR visits, leadership coaching, and employee support meetings.
• Support attendance management, corrective actions, and performance documentation.
• Assist with onboarding, workforce planning, and organizational growth initiatives.
• Identify and mitigate risks; maintain HR documentation and reporting.
• Collaborate with Safety, Recruiting, Payroll, and Operations teams.
• Navigate multi-employer job settings and shared work environments.

Skills

Workplace investigations

Workers’ compensation

Employee relations

Multi-state employment law

Travel readiness

Job description

Kodiak is seeking an experienced, field-oriented HR Manager to support operations across our Texas construction and skilled trades workforce. This role is highly operational and requires a self-driven, hands-on HR professional who thrives in fast-paced, high-volume environments and is comfortable traveling regularly to active job sites, client locations, and fabrication facilities throughout Texas.

About the Role

Based in Dallas, this individual will serve as a strategic and tactical partner to operations leadership while supporting a large field employee population across Texas operations. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in employee relations, workplace investigations, workers’ compensation management, and multi-state employment law compliance within construction, industrial, manufacturing, or similar field-driven industries. This is not a traditional corporate HR role — success in this position requires visibility in the field, strong relationship-building skills, and the ability to navigate complex employee situations in dynamic operational environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage workplace investigations involving policy violations, employee complaints, misconduct concerns, and compliance-related matters
• Partner with operational leadership to support employee relations across multiple job sites, fabrication facilities, and branch locations throughout Texas
• Manage workers’ compensation claims, return-to-work coordination, and case management efforts
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Provide guidance regarding FMLA, ADA accommodations, leave administration, and employee documentation
• Conduct onsite HR visits, leadership coaching, and employee support meetings across active Texas operations
• Support attendance management, corrective action processes, and performance documentation
• Assist with organizational growth initiatives, onboarding support, and operational workforce planning
• Identify and mitigate employee relations and compliance risks proactively
• Maintain accurate HR documentation and reporting practices
• Collaborate closely with Safety, Recruiting, Payroll, and Operations teams
• Navigate multi-employer job settings, supporting employees and leadership across shared work environments

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience in high-volume environments
• Construction, skilled trades, industrial, manufacturing, logistics, or field operations experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience supporting large hourly/field employee populations
• Strong workplace investigations experience REQUIRED
• Strong workers’ compensation and claims management experience REQUIRED
• Experience with multi-state employment law compliance
• Working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, and employee leave management
• Ability to travel across Texas as business needs require
• Strong communication, documentation, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to operate independently while supporting multiple operational leaders
• Ability to comfortably articulate findings and provide evidence-based recommendations to organizational leaders

Preferred Skills

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification
• OSHA knowledge or exposure to construction safety environments
• Experience supporting geographically dispersed operations

Pay range and compensation package

Regular travel across Texas operations, including active job sites, client locations, and fabrication facilities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Kodiak is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.