Human Resources Manager
Construction Resources Management
Waukesha, WI
Are you looking for an exciting career in road, highway, and bridge construction? Construction Resources Management of the Walbec Group has a place for hard working, loyal, and driven people like you. Come work with us as an HR Manager and enjoy a family-focused, progressive culture. Our approach is driven by an involved focus on Safety and efficiency, resulting in us being a leader in the heavy and highway construction industry.
The Company:
The Walbec Group of companies is currently in its third generation of family leadership producing high-quality construction materials and delivering unparalleled professional design, engineering, and construction services.
- Multi-year Milwaukee Business Journal Best Place to Work honoree and a Best Place to Work by Employ Humanity.
- Multi-year Employ Humanity Best Internship Program honoree
- Associated with many exciting state, municipal, federal, and commercial projects. Check out our website for a complete list of interesting projects. walbecgroup.com
- Proud Partner of the Green Bay Packers.
The Position:
- Leadership & Team Management
- Manage, mentor, and develop a team of Employee Relations Specialists supporting multiple construction
business groups. - Provide guidance and direction on escalated employee relations issues, ensuring consistent resolution and
adherence to company policies and employment laws. - Promote a collaborative, field-focused HR team that builds strong relationships with employees and
supervisors.
- Manage, mentor, and develop a team of Employee Relations Specialists supporting multiple construction
- Employee Relations & Compliance
- Oversee employee relations case management, investigations, and resolutions across all construction groups.
- Ensure consistent application of policies, procedures, and practices across the organization.
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and safety regulations.
- Oversee employee relations case management, investigations, and resolutions across all construction groups.
- Performance Management & Employee Development
- Partner with leaders and managers to drive effective performance management practices, including coaching,
feedback, and corrective action processes. - Support the design and implementation of employee development and career growth programs
- Identify training needs and collaborate with HR/Talent Development teams to deliver effective learning
solutions.
- Partner with leaders and managers to drive effective performance management practices, including coaching,
- Strategic HR Initiatives
- Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing data-driven insights and recommendations on
workforce trends, engagement, and retention. - Lead HR initiatives that strengthen culture, improve employee engagement, and support organizational
change. - Partner with leadership on succession planning, talent management, and organizational design initiatives.
- Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing data-driven insights and recommendations on
- Employee Engagement & Culture
- Champion company culture and values, ensuring they are consistently reinforced across business groups.
- Collaborate with leaders to proactively address workplace issues, improve communication, and foster a
positive employee experience.
The Benefits:
Team members at the Walbec Group are offered competitive pay and benefits that align with our values while supporting good health and a balanced life now and into the future. Additionally, we offer a range of opportunities for professional development and career growth that help us all to be successful.
We have the usual suspects like dental, vision, life, flex, EAP, PTO and holidays. We are big fans of our “no premium medical plan” and HRA contribution (with participation in wellness initiatives), company-paid short-and long-term disability with company contribution, paid parental leave, profit sharing, and a robust Walbec training program.
The Candidate:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- 7+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2+ years in a management or leadership role.
- Strong background in employee relations, performance management, and workforce development.
- Experience in construction, field-based, or industrial work environments strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex employee relations cases and advise senior leaders on HR best
practices - Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to interpret HR metrics and trends to inform decisions.
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 70% of the time to project sites and office locations across the company.
Why Should You Apply?
First, because we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture here at the Walbec Group. Our leadership understands the unique abilities and differences of our team members drive innovation and growth. When you choose Walbec, you’ll be welcomed into a supportive environment where all team members feel heard, respected, and valued.
- Excellent wages and benefits packages.
- Job security in our role as an essential company providing infrastructure services.
- Growth opportunities working alongside and learning from experienced industry professionals.
- Be involved in innovative and exciting projects throughout the local area and the state.
- Family-oriented, supportive culture.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer, and it is our practice to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. In addition, it is the policy of the Company to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in each locality in which the Company has employees. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply!
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