Head of HR (remote with travel)

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Mid-Level HR Manager to lead workforce management and training initiatives within our fast-paced construction logistics company. This remote role requires significant travel to project sites, to directly support field teams.

This position plays a critical role in ensuring we have the right people, in the right roles, at the right time—while developing and maintaining a skilled, safety-focused workforce across multiple job sites and regions.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in workforce planning, employee development, compliance, and supporting field-based teams in construction, transportation, or related field.

Key Responsibilities

Workforce Management

• Develop and implement workforce planning strategies to support project timelines and operational demands.
• Partner with operations leadership to forecast labor needs across construction sites, and logistics teams.
• Travel regularly to job sites to assess workforce needs, address employee relations matters, and support site leadership.
• Oversee onboarding processes to ensure employees are prepared, compliant, and safety-trained from day one.
• Monitor workforce productivity, attendance, turnover, and retention metrics.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws, including wage and hour regulations.
• Support employee relations efforts, including conflict resolution, performance management, and policy enforcement.
• Maintain accurate HRIS records, certifications, and workforce documentation.

Training & Development

• Design and manage training programs focused on safety, compliance, technical skills, and leadership development.
• Coordinate mandatory training (OSHA, DOT, safety certifications, equipment operation, etc.).
• Deliver on-site and virtual training sessions across multiple project locations.
• Partner with site managers to identify skill gaps and implement targeted training initiatives.
• Develop career pathing and succession planning programs to build internal talent pipelines.
• Track and report training effectiveness, certifications, and compliance status.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.

Compliance & Safety Support

• Ensure HR practices align with regulatory requirements.
• Support audits related to labor, safety, and workforce documentation.
• Collaborate closely with safety teams to reinforce training and compliance standards across all sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (required).
• 5–7 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2 years focused on workforce management.
• Experience in construction, logistics, transportation, or a similar field-based environment strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws, OSHA regulations, and workforce compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated experience implementing training programs for field or industrial teams.
• Proficiency workforce planning tools.
• SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar certification preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel nationally.

Key Competencies

• Strategic workforce planning
• Training program development and delivery
• Employee relations and conflict resolution
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Data-driven decision-making
• Effective communication across field and corporate teams
• Adaptability in dynamic, fast-paced environments

If you are a hands-on HR professional who thrives in operational environments, enjoys traveling to support teams on-site, and is passionate about building strong, capable workforces, we encourage you to apply.

Pay: $100,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person