V.P. of Human Resources

Top Talent Recruiter; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Talent Recruiter is seeking a Vice President of Human Resources in Montgomery, AL to lead HR across multiple offices. The role aligns HR strategies with business objectives, ensures legal compliance, and fosters a safety-focused, high-performance culture.

The candidate will shape talent strategy, manage labor relations, oversee recruiting, and guide managers through performance evaluations and disciplinary actions while traveling to project sites in the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business administration, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience with at least 3 years in regional leadership.
• Experience in heavy industrial sectors preferred.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws, union environments, and job site operations.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Willingness to travel frequently to project sites within the region.

Responsibilities

• Partner with regional leadership to align HR strategy with operational goals.
• Act as a strategic advisor to senior managers regarding organizational structure, workforce planning, and employee engagement.
• Oversee recruiting strategies to meet the labor demands of multiple job sites.
• Work with project managers and site supervisors to forecast workforce needs and mobilize resources accordingly.
• Support union hiring halls and maintain non-union recruitment pipelines as needed.
• Lead labor relations efforts, including union negotiations, grievance handling, and compliance with collective bargaining agreements (if applicable).
• Mediate disputes and ensure a fair and consistent application of policies.
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws and construction-specific regulations (e.g., OSHA, EEO, Davis-Bacon Act, etc.).
• Support audits and maintain accurate records of compliance and certifications.
• Implement and oversee regional training programs in areas such as safety, leadership, and compliance.
• Promote career development and succession planning in field and office roles.
• Guide managers through performance evaluation processes, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
• Drive continuous feedback culture and support professional growth.
• Standardize HR policies, procedures, and systems across regional offices and job sites.
• Collaborate with corporate HR teams on benefits administration, payroll coordination, and HRIS updates.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Conflict-resolution

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Master's degree or HR certification preferred

Job description

V.P. OF HUMAN RESOURCES

MONTGOMERY, AL

The V.P. of Human Resources (HR) is responsible for leading and managing HR functions across multiple offices within a defined geographic region. This role ensures alignment of HR strategies with business objectives, while maintaining compliance with employment laws, union/non-union workforce management, and fostering a safety-oriented, high-performance culture.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s degree or HR certification preferred).
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in a regional leadership capacity.
• Prior experience in the heavy industrial sectors strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws, union environments, and job site operations.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Willingness to travel frequently to project sites within the region.

Competencies:

• Leadership and Influence
• Industry-Specific Knowledge
• Employee Engagement
• Decision-Making and Judgment
• Crisis Management
• Cultural Awareness

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with regional leadership to align HR strategy with operational goals.
• Act as a strategic advisor to senior managers regarding organizational structure, workforce planning, and employee engagement.
• Oversee recruiting strategies to meet the labor demands of multiple job sites.
• Work with project managers and site supervisors to forecast workforce needs and mobilize resources accordingly.
• Support union hiring halls and maintain non-union recruitment pipelines as needed.
• Lead labor relations efforts, including union negotiations, grievance handling, and compliance with collective bargaining agreements (if applicable).
• Mediate disputes and ensure a fair and consistent application of policies.
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws and construction-specific regulations (e.g., OSHA, EEO, Davis-Bacon Act, etc.).
• Support audits and maintain accurate records of compliance and certifications.
• Implement and oversee regional training programs in areas such as safety, leadership, and compliance.
• Promote career development and succession planning in field and office roles.
• Guide managers through performance evaluation processes, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
• Drive continuous feedback culture and support professional growth.
• Standardize HR policies, procedures, and systems across regional offices and job sites.
• Collaborate with corporate HR teams on benefits administration, payroll coordination, and HRIS updates.