Director, Human Resources

Henkels & McCoy, Inc. (H&M) is a leading utility construction firm providing critical infrastructure for the power, oil & gas pipeline, telecommunications, and gas distribution markets throughout North America. Founded in 1923, the firm adapts a century of experience to the dynamic infrastructure needs of today. H&M leverages the collective strength of its diverse disciplines to create seamless integrations between projects, clients, team members, and communities. The company has been recognized with an E. I. DuPont Safety Excellence Award.

H&M is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an environment where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive. A place where they find meaning and purpose in doing the important work of ensuring communities have the vital energy, light, and communications to prosper. Our culture is inclusive and welcoming. Our teams are empowered with abundant training, tools, and opportunities to follow their curiosity and ambitions. Everyone has an equal chance to advance. Everyone is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best. We’re always looking for talented and dedicated people to join us and love where they work.

Henkels & McCoy is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Engineering News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country. H&M is part of the MasTec Power Delivery segment. We are certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC). Our rich diversity of people and ideas makes us a stronger, more innovative organization.

We are looking for a dynamic and results-oriented Human Resources Director with 10+ years of comprehensive experience in driving HR strategies to align with organizational goals.  Proven track record in leading teams, optimizing talent management processes and implementing innovative solutions for organizational growth.  Expert in compliance, employee relations and workforce planning.

This position has primary responsibility to deliver consistent leadership and HR support and consultation to the regional business units in furtherance of H&M Inc.’s strategic business objectives.  Emphasis will also be placed on the development of talent at all levels through defined talent management, succession and development programs.

Primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Strategic HR Business Partner to Business Unit Leadership teams, advising on HR best practices and initiatives to ensure alignment with business goals and objectives.
• Leading, mentoring and developing team of HR Professionals, establishing clear goals and performance metrics for HR staff, overseeing their professional development and evaluations.
• Managing employee relations strategies to ensure a positive work environment and consistency across business units.

• Provide effective coaching, counseling and progressive disciplinary strategies on all employee relations issues, up to and including terminations.

• Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including EEO, ADA, FMLA updates.
• Managing legal litigation related to employment issues, partnering with legal counsel as needed, and mitigating risk through proactive HR practices.
• Directing organizational succession, retention, talent acquisition and workforce plans
• Leading organizational development initiatives including restructuring and role evaluations to optimize business efficiency and workforce engagement.

• Assists in the coordination of Benefits Open Enrollment and provides the necessary support and related communication.
• Provides feedback to corporate HR on the business unit needs and priorities to assist with improving process and/or programs. 
• Looks for areas of opportunity for continuous improvement initiatives that will yield better and more effective results.

Key Competencies:

• Collaborative and Customer Focused – Build strong partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Organizational Savvy – Maneuver comfortably through complex policy, process and organizational dynamics
• Build Effective Teams – Build strong teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve goals
• Manage Ambiguity – Operate effectively through the ebbs and flows and fluctuations within the Utility Industry

Near Term Areas of Focus

• Engage with partners and key stakeholders. Know and understand the business.  Find opportunities to engage and add value
• Partner with leadership to evaluate structure and talent vs. business priorities
• Develop succession/talent management road map and staffing plan and strengthen core talent capabilities

Experience:

• BA / BS in related Human Resources degree or relevant work experience.
• 6+ years managing others
• 5+ years within Construction or Utility Environment
• Previous work experience in a Union Environment preferred.
• MBA or MS preferred.

PHR / SPHR preferred.

Henkels & McCoy, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.