Human Resources Manager

We are looking for a hands\-on HR Manager four our one client who thrives in a fast\-paced, field\-based environment. This role will lead day\-to\-day HR operations while supporting a workforce that includes field employees, skilled trades, and union personnel. You’ll be the go\-to partner for leadership and employees, helping navigate employee relations, union matters, and building practical HR processes that actually work in the field. This is not a sit\-back HR role, this is for someone who can roll up their sleeves, solve problems in real time, and bring structure to a growing operation. **Key Responsibilities:** * Lead, coach, and develop a team of 2 HR team members, ensuring strong day\-to\-day support across the business * Serve as the primary point of contact for **employee relations** , handling performance issues, investigations, discipline, and conflict resolution across both field and office employees * Partner with leadership and supervisors to ensure consistent application of policies and fair treatment across crews and job sites * Support and manage **union relationships** , including interpreting collective bargaining agreements, advising leadership, and ensuring compliance with union rules and requirements * **Revamp and modernize the employee handbook and HR policies** to reflect current operations, union considerations, and compliance standards * Evaluate current workflows and **streamline HR operations** , simplifying processes for hiring, onboarding, and employee management in a field environment * Assist with the **enhancement and optimization of the HRIS** , improving data accuracy, reporting, and usability for both HR and leadership * Oversee core HR functions including onboarding, off boarding, compliance, and record keeping * Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws, including union and field workforce requirements * Act as a bridge between the field and leadership, ensuring communication is clear, practical, and actionable **Qualifications:** * 5\+ years of HR experience, with experience supporting **blue\-collar, field\-based, or construction/infrastructure environments** * **Union experience required** , including working knowledge of collective bargaining agreements and labor relations * Strong background in **employee relations** and handling workplace issues in fast\-paced environments * Experience updating HR policies and employee handbooks * Hands\-on experience with **HRIS systems** (implementation, cleanup, or optimization preferred) * Ability to operate both strategically and tactically, comfortable being in the weeds when needed * Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with field employees, supervisors, and executives * Highly organized, practical, and solutions\-oriented **Preferred Qualifications:** * Experience in construction, utilities, infrastructure, or similar industries * HR certification (SHRM\-CP, SHRM\-SCP, PHR, or SPHR) * Experience improving or building HR processes from the ground up **What Success Looks Like:** * HR processes that are simple, efficient, and actually work for field teams * Strong, consistent handling of employee and union\-related matters * Updated policies and handbook that reflect real\-world operations * Improved communication and trust between field employees and leadership * A more organized, data\-driven HR function supported by an optimized HRIS