HR Manager - Infrastructure Services

Overview

Our client, a privately held, multi-entity construction in South Florida, is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead all human resources functions across their growing operations. This role is ideal for a hands-on HR generalist who thrives in construction or field-based industries, enjoys balancing strategic leadership with operational execution, and is comfortable working closely with ownership in a direct, informal company culture.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Leadership

• Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with business objectives and workforce needs across all business units
• Partner with the Executive Team on organizational design, talent planning, performance management, and culture initiatives
• Lead change management efforts including communication planning, training, and adoption support
• Provide strategic coaching and guidance on people-related decisions
  

Talent Acquisition & Recruitment

• Own and drive the full-cycle recruitment strategy, ensuring quality hiring practices and robust talent pipelines
• Proactively source candidates through networking, job boards, agency relationships, and direct outreach
• Manage the interview process from targeted sourcing and screening through selection and offer extension
• Develop compensation recommendations and extend offers as appropriate
• Track and analyze recruiting metrics (time to hire, cost per search, acceptance rates) and provide regular reporting to leadership
• Oversee administrative support for background checks and onboarding logistics
  

 Onboarding & Talent Development

• Lead and continuously improve onboarding experience, ensuring new hires feel welcomed and informed
• Oversee performance management processes and coach leaders on effective feedback and employee development
• Build and implement learning and development initiatives to support employee growth
  

Employee Relations & Culture

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations matters; investigate, mediate, and recommend solutions
• Conduct regular jobsite visits (approximately weekly or bi-weekly) to build rapport with field employees and gather cultural insights
• Partner with managers to address concerns, ensure policy consistency, and reinforce company culture
• Develop and implement employee engagement programs and culture initiatives
  

Compensation & Benefits Administration

• Evaluate market trends and provide recommendations on compensation structures and adjustments
• Oversee benefits strategy and serve as primary contact for broker relationships; assist with plan design
• Lead open enrollment communication and strategy
  

Payroll & Timekeeping

• Provide oversight of payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing
• Review payroll exception reports, approve off-cycle adjustments and escalations
• Partner with Finance on payroll policies, audits, and process improvements
• Supervise timekeeping processes including timesheet collection, data entry, and employee payroll inquiries
• Coordinate with administrative support to ensure vacation tracking and leave administration are accurate and up-to-date
  

HR Operations & Compliance

• Oversee HRIS accuracy, approve system changes, and manage enhancements
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws; update policies accordingly
• Lead annual policy reviews and create new policies aligned with organizational growth
• Manage leave of absence administration (FMLA, ADA, WC) with appropriate documentation and support
• Maintain and improve the employee handbook to reflect current practices and policies
  

Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Establish clear roles, workflows, and accountability within the HR function

• Lead cross-functional HR projects such as system implementations and engagement initiatives
• Provide HR insights for strategic planning, workforce forecasting, and organizational design
  
  
  

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive human resources experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership or manager-level role

• Broad expertise across talent acquisition, employee development, compensation, and employment compliance
• Experience supporting salaried, exempt-heavy populations in professional services or operational environments
• Proficiency with modern enterprise HRIS and payroll platforms (e.g., Workday, UKG Pro, ADP Workforce Now, Paycom)
• Strong interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills, with the ability to influence at multiple organizational levels
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and sound judgment
• Effective presentation and facilitation skills
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting distributed, hybrid, or multi-location teams in flexible work environments
• Experience working across integrated HRIS and payroll systems in corporate or shared-services environments
• Background in operational services supporting regulated assets, technology-enabled services, or professional services organizations
• Professional HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP)
• Experience with multi-state employment compliance
• Willingness to travel periodically as required
  
  

• Salary: $115,000 - $125,000 annually, commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage (medical, dental, vision)

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• 15 days of paid time off (PTO) annually
  

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