Posted 07/02/2026
Job Number: 17159

Human Resource Manager

lake forest, California Onsite

Industry:  Construction

Job Category: Human Resources

Job Type:  Direct Hire

Salary:  $110,000 - $125,000 / Annually

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Job Description

Position Title: Human Resource Manager

An established construction company is seeking a Human Resource Manager to oversee all aspects of human resources for its growing organization. This is a standalone leadership position ideal for an experienced HR professional who enjoys building relationships, navigating employee relations, ensuring compliance, and supporting a union workforce.

This role partners directly with executive leadership and plays a critical role in recruiting, onboarding, compliance, benefits administration, payroll support and employee engagement. The ideal candidate is confident handling challenging employee situations, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and enjoys improving processes while supporting a collaborative workplace culture.

Salary Range: $110,000 – $125,000+ / Year DOE

Human Resource Manager Responsibilities:

  • Recruit and hire employees through union halls
  • Dispatch employees to various projects
  • Manage employee relations and terminations
  • Support workforce ramp-ups and reductions as projects begin and end
  • Oversee HR policies, employee records, and compliance with employment laws
  • Administer recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and new hire setups
  • Handle disciplinary actions, performance documentation, and terminations
  • Manage payroll administration, timecards, and leave tracking
  • Coordinate benefits, open enrollment, and employee benefit inquiries
  • Manage workers’ compensation and safety training
  • Prepare HR compliance reports
  • Support union workforce administration, including dispatch coordination and grievances
  • Maintain DOT driver qualification files and employee training records

Human Resource Manager Requirements:

  • Strong knowledge of California HR laws and best practices
  • Experience with payroll processes and HR administration
  • Approximately 5 years of relevant experience
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish is required
  • High school diploma is required; Bachelor’s degree is preferred
  • Experience in the construction industry is required
  • Experience with Sage 100 Contractor is preferred
  • Union experience is preferred

Benefits:

  • Medical insurance offered to eligible employees
  • The company pays 100% of the base medical plan for the employee
  • 100% coverage for base dental and vision plans
  • Employees are eligible for benefits after 60 days of employment
  • 401(k) plan with a 4% Safe Harbor match after 1 year of employment
  • Paid federal holidays observed
  • 10 PTO days accrued over time
  • 5 sick days provided upfront, resetting annually

If you are a Human Resource Manager looking to take the next step in your career, apply now! #LI-KJ1

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