Senior HR Manager - Industrial & EPC Projects

The Recruiting Hive; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruiting Hive is seeking an experienced Corporate Human Resources Manager to lead HR strategy and operations for a growing industrial EPC and data center construction organization. You will partner with corporate and field leaders across multiple locations to strengthen HR practices and culture.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on HR leadership in heavy industry, with a track record in employee relations, compliance, and organizational development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in heavy industrial, industrial construction, EPC, or a comparable environment.
• Progressive HR management experience supporting both salaried and hourly employee populations.
• Strong employee relations background, including investigations, conflict resolution, performance management, and disciplinary actions.
• Thorough knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with executive leadership, operational management, and frontline supervisors.
• Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growing organization.

Responsibilities

• Partner with executive leadership, corporate department heads, and field operations management to align HR initiatives with business objectives.
• Provide HR guidance and support to corporate employees, construction management, and field personnel across multiple locations.
• Support workforce planning, organizational development, employee engagement, and retention initiatives.
• Develop and implement consistent HR policies and practices across the organization.
• Lead employee relations activities, including workplace investigations, conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and performance management.
• Provide guidance to managers and supervisors on employee issues, workplace policies, and employment practices.
• Build strong working relationships with employees at all levels, from corporate professionals to skilled trades and field personnel.
• Promote a positive workplace culture emphasizing accountability, communication, and employee engagement.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws across multiple locations.
• Oversee HR policies, procedures, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide guidance on wage and hour regulations, employee classification, leave administration, and workplace investigations.
• Partner with safety and operations leadership on employee-related compliance and risk management matters.
• Partner with recruiting and hiring managers on workforce planning and talent acquisition strategies.
• Support employee onboarding, performance evaluations, leadership development, and succession planning.
• Develop initiatives to improve employee retention and management effectiveness.
• Support HR initiatives associated with continued business growth.
• Oversee or support compensation administration, benefits, employee records, and HR systems.
• Monitor employee turnover, workforce trends, and key HR performance indicators.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, employee services, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with payroll, benefits, recruiting, and corporate leadership to ensure effective HR service delivery.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

Disciplinary actions

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

The Recruiting Hive is seeking an experienced Corporate Human Resources Manager to lead HR strategy and operations for a growing industrial EPC and data center construction organization. You will partner with corporate and field leaders across multiple locations to strengthen HR practices and culture.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on HR leadership in heavy industry, with a track record in employee relations, compliance, and organizational development.