Human Resources Manager

Build and lead the first in-house HR function for a construction products enterprise in Baton Rouge, LA while partnering with executive leadership on day-to-day administrative operations.

Responsibilities

• Establish, standardize, and lead an in-house HR department from the ground up, including HR policies, workflows, and employee handbooks with support from external advisors and institutional capital partners
• Design and run performance evaluation cycles, feedback channels, and structured Improvement Plans to support accountability and growth across management and operational teams
• Serve as an approachable HR resource for in-house employees (65+) and third-party site personnel (60–70+)
• Own benefits administration and open enrollment for Health, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD, and Life
• Partner with a third-party PEO/payroll provider, leveraging UKG and integrated time-tracking systems
• Lead full-cycle recruiting and onboarding for skilled trade, yard, batch, maintenance, quality control, and general labor roles
• Drive staffing for a new operational facility, targeting 15–20+ immediate hires as the site ramps over the next 12 months
• Provide high-level administrative support to the CEO and leadership team, including task hand-offs, operational scheduling, and follow-through
• Support administrative oversight for vendor relationships, contract execution, and administrative workflows tied to support assets
• Manage potential subordinate administrative or safety personnel as the company expands and grows its regional footprint

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in construction, heavy civil, manufacturing, logistics, or industrial field-labor environments
• Proven ability to build HR programs, recruiting pipelines, or operational frameworks with minimal direct guidance
• Track record of successfully hiring, onboarding, and retaining industrial and skilled field labor
• Proactive, hands-on “doer” mindset, with comfort in both execution and administrative work alongside strategic oversight
• Strong business acumen, including managing contract administration, partnering with executive leadership, and handling sensitive information professionally
• Familiarity with integrated payroll/timekeeping platforms; UKG or similar PEO platform experience is a plus
• Based in Baton Rouge, LA with willingness to travel occasionally as operational needs require

Technologies

• UKG
• Integrated time-tracking systems

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays

Schedule

• On-site initially; potential hybrid flexibility over time
• Occasional local travel required

Compensation: USD 100,000 - 130,000 per year

Experience: 5+ years

Location: Baton Rouge, LA (onsite)