Strategic HR Leader — Industrial EPC & Construction

Sun Recruiting; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Recruiting, Inc. is seeking a Corporate Human Resources Manager to provide HR leadership for a rapidly growing organization in the heavy industrial EPC and data center construction sectors.

You will partner with corporate and field leadership to support a diverse workforce across multiple locations and ensure aligned HR practices. The role emphasizes hands-on, business‑oriented HR leadership, employee relations, compliance, and talent development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Progressive HR management experience in heavy industrial, industrial construction, EPC, or a comparable environment.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR leadership and 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

Communication skills

Employee relations

HR compliance

Leadership

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

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

Job description

Sun Recruiting, Inc. is seeking a Corporate Human Resources Manager to provide HR leadership for a rapidly growing organization in the heavy industrial EPC and data center construction sectors.

You will partner with corporate and field leadership to support a diverse workforce across multiple locations and ensure aligned HR practices. The role emphasizes hands-on, business‑oriented HR leadership, employee relations, compliance, and talent development.