Director of Human Resources - Engineering

Summary
The Director of Human Resources is a senior leadership role responsible for building and leading a modern, people-centered HR function within a growing, multi-site industrial services environment. This executive provides strategic oversight across talent acquisition, workforce development, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness, while aligning HR capabilities with broader business objectives. The role requires a servant leader with strong emotional intelligence, business acumen, and the ability to translate people strategies into measurable operational and cultural impact.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive team and department leaders, establishing credibility and strong cross-functional partnerships.
• Lead and evolve recruitment and workforce development strategies, with particular focus on skilled trades and service technician talent pipelines.
• Assess and enhance talent acquisition processes to improve hiring efficiency and strengthen the candidate funnel.
• Evaluate and refine onboarding programs, including integration strategies related to acquisitions.
• Align HR strategies, systems, and capabilities with overall business strategy and operational goals.
• Drive transformation of employee engagement initiatives to support empowerment, retention, and a high-performance culture.
• Implement scalable HR systems and processes to support continued growth across multiple locations.
• Leverage data and analytics to inform workforce planning, engagement, and performance strategies.
• Build and lead a cohesive HR team that reflects a culture of servant leadership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Support organizational change initiatives within a dynamic, growing, and multi-site operating environment.

Qualifications

• High emotional intelligence with a servant leadership approach that balances empathy, curiosity, and assertiveness.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to simplify complex topics, inspire action, and drive clarity across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated business acumen with strong data fluency and the ability to connect HR initiatives to business outcomes.
• Proven experience leading recruitment and workforce development strategies, particularly in skilled trades or service-oriented environments.
• Experience leading comprehensive HR functions within a multi-site organization.
• Preferred experience with mergers and acquisitions, including integration and onboarding strategy.
• Track record of leading employee engagement and empowerment initiatives that result in measurable improvements in retention and satisfaction.
• Ability to build trust and credibility across technical, operational, and executive teams.
• Forward-thinking, analytical, and proactive problem solver with high personal energy and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.