Human Resources Manager

Interwest Construction, Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

401K with company match

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Interwest Construction, Inc. is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead HR operations, including recruitment, employee relations, benefits, and compliance, while driving staff development and engagement.

This strategic role focuses on cultivating a positive culture and enabling growth across the organization. The incumbent will oversee workforce planning, performance management, and policy guidance, ensuring legal compliance and accurate HR records.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of HR experience with 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• Strong leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational and decision-making abilities.
• Based in Burlington, WA, with occasional travel required.

Responsibilities

• Lead workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, and succession planning.
• Oversee performance management, employee development, and engagement.
• Administer compensation and benefits programs to stay competitive.
• Guide leadership and staff on HR policies and workplace issues.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal employment laws.
• Maintain HR documentation, policies, and records.
• Partner with leadership to resolve staffing challenges and employee relations issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Organizational skills

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or Business

Tools

HRIS

Job description

At Interwest Construction, Inc. , we deliver high-quality construction services while fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment. We value integrity, professionalism, and innovation in everything we do.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead all aspects of HR operations, including recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, and staff development. This is a strategic leadership role focused on fostering a positive workplace culture and driving employee engagement while supporting company growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, and succession planning.
• Oversee performance management, employee development, and engagement initiatives.
• Administer compensation and benefits programs to remain competitive and cost-effective.
• Guide to leadership and employees on HR policies and workplace issues.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal employment laws.
• Maintain accurate HR documentation, policies, and records.
• Partner with leadership to resolve staffing challenges and employee relations issues.

Qualifications Required:

• 8+ years of HR experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• Strong leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational and decision-making abilities.
• Based in Burlington, WA, with occasional travel required.
• Perform other related duties as required

Preferred Skills, Competencies, Education, and Experience

• Experience working within a union organization
• HR Certification - SHRM-CP, PHR
• Experience with Department of Transportation regulations and drug testing programs.
• HRIS experience.

Work Environment

This role often operates in an office environment. At times, occasional travel may be required to other branches or to a construction site. Good communication via phone, email, and in-person interactions is a key component of this role.

Why Join Us

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Fidelity 401K Program with a match program
• Direct impact on company culture and growth.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit for long periods of time. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch, and must often use fine hand manipulation (such as keyboarding). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Other Duties:

Please note that this job description is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, and responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Interwest Construction, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affimative Action employer and fully complies with applicable federal, state, and or local laws, orders, and regulations. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.