Position SummaryThe Director of Human Resources will lead and scale the HR function for a multi-state construction organization. This role is responsible for building HR infrastructure, policies, and compliance frameworks while serving as a strategic partner to executive leadership. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in construction, multi-state employment compliance, and department build-outs from the ground up.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic HR Leadership<ul> <li>Design, build, and lead a scalable HR department to support company growth across multiple states</li> <li>Partner with executive leadership on workforce planning, organizational development, and culture</li> <li>Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives</li></ul>Multi-State Compliance &amp; Employee Relations<ul> <li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws across multiple jurisdictions</li> <li>Oversee employee relations, investigations, and performance management matters</li> <li>Manage leave administration, wage and hour compliance, and state-specific employment requirements</li></ul>Policies, Procedures &amp; Infrastructure<ul> <li>Develop, implement, and maintain company-wide HR policies, employee handbooks, and procedures</li> <li>Standardize HR processes while allowing flexibility for state-specific requirements</li> <li>Establish best practices for documentation, recordkeeping, and audits</li></ul>Construction Workforce Support<ul> <li>Support field and corporate teams, including project-based and traveling workforces</li> <li>Advise leadership on construction-specific labor issues, job classifications, and workforce compliance</li> <li>Collaborate with safety, operations, and project leadership teams</li></ul>Talent &amp; Performance Management<ul> <li>Oversee recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and offboarding processes</li> <li>Implement training, leadership development, and succession planning programs</li> <li>Support compensation strategy and benefit plan administration</li></ul>HR Systems &amp; Payroll<ul> <li>Oversee HRIS, payroll, and benefits administration</li> <li>Preferred experience with ADP for payroll, benefits, and HR systems</li> <li>Drive system optimization, reporting, and data accuracy</li></ul>Required Qualifications<ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field</li> <li>8+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership roles</li> <li>Demonstrated multi-state HR experience with strong compliance knowledge</li> <li>Construction industry experience required</li> <li>Proven experience building HR departments, policies, and processes</li> <li>Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws</li> <li>Willingness to travel at least 25%</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul> <li>Experience working with ADP (Workforce Now, TotalSource, or similar platforms)</li> <li>SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification</li> <li>Experience supporting fast-growing or project-based organizations</li></ul>Key Competencies<ul> <li>Strategic and operational HR leadership</li> <li>Strong judgment and discretion</li> <li>Hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves approach</li> <li>Excellent communication and relationship-building skills</li> <li>Ability to work effectively with field operations and executive leadership</li></ul>

SunEnergy1 is a vertically integrated Solar Developer that controls all stages of a solar project in-house from land acquisition, permitting, design, engineering, and construction to operations and maintenance. This model creates significant pricing and term flexibility, ensuring the best price for the corporate, institutional and utility partners. As experts in utility-scale Corporate and Institutional Development Projects, SunEnergy1 has a proven track record assembling customers and structuring Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) for the development of large-scale solar facilities. SunEnergy1 is committed to the communities within which we operate, helping to support through sustainable development and employment opportunities to thousands of families. We believe this support will create a positive lasting impact on each community.

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