Turner Mining Group is a premier provider of contract mining services across the United States, known for operational excellence, safety, and innovation. Our success is driven by our people, and we are committed to building a high-performance culture that supports growth, development, and long-term careers in the mining industry.
Position Summary
The Director of People & Development will lead Turner Mining Group's human resources strategy with a strong emphasis on talent acquisition, employee development, and organizational effectiveness. This leadership role is responsible for building scalable systems, strengthening company culture, and ensuring we attract, develop, and retain a high-performing workforce across both field operations and corporate functions.
This role serves as a strategic partner to senior leadership and plays a critical role in supporting the company's rapid growth in a demanding, field-based environment.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and execute a comprehensive People strategy aligned with Turner Mining Group's business goals
- Partner with executive leadership to drive workforce planning, organizational design, and culture initiatives
- Build HR infrastructure to support a rapidly scaling, multi-site workforce
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
- Oversee recruiting strategy for high-volume field roles and specialized corporate positions
- Ensure effective sourcing pipelines for skilled trades, operators, and leadership talent
- Implement data-driven recruiting strategies to improve time-to-fill and quality of hire
Learning & Development
- Design and implement training and development programs for field and corporate employees
- Build leadership development pipelines across operations
- Promote career pathing and succession planning to support long-term workforce sustainability
Employee Experience & Culture
- Champion a strong, safety-first culture across all operations
- Enhance employee engagement, retention, and performance management processes
- Develop initiatives that support employee well-being and satisfaction, particularly in remote job site environments
HR Operations & Compliance
- Oversee HR policies, procedures, and compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
- Manage employee relations, performance issues, and conflict resolution
- Ensure consistent HR practices across job sites and offices
Performance & Analytics
- Establish and track key HR metrics (turnover, retention, engagement, recruiting effectiveness)
- Use data to inform business decisions and improve workforce outcomes
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master's preferred)
- 8-12+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership roles
- Experience in mining, construction, manufacturing, or other heavy industrial environments strongly preferred
- Proven success leading talent acquisition and employee development in high-growth organizations
- Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
- Experience supporting geographically dispersed or field-based workforces
Preferred Qualifications
- HR certification (SHRM-SCP, SPHR, etc.)
- Experience building HR functions in scaling or entrepreneurial environments
- Background in high-volume recruiting and workforce planning
- Familiarity with safety-driven cultures and compliance requirements in industrial settings