Head of HR, People & Talent Acquisition (Construction)
Precision
Lead People strategy and full-cycle recruiting for a growing construction company delivering affordable housing. Partner with executive leadership to drive talent acquisition, workforce planning, People Operations, employee engagement, and HR operations across field and corporate teams.
About Us
Precision is a purpose-driven construction company dedicated to delivering high-quality, affordable housing that strengthens communities. We combine operational excellence with social impact, placing people at the center of everything we do.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Head of HR, People & Talent Acquisition to lead our enterprise-wide HR function and serve as the organization's internal recruiting leader during a period of growth. This role owns Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, and People Operations, driving hiring, workforce planning, culture, and HR infrastructure across construction sites and corporate teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead HR strategy and People Operations, aligning workforce planning with business growth and operational goals
- Own full-cycle recruiting (sourcing, interviewing, hiring) for corporate, field, and skilled labor roles
- Build and execute talent acquisition strategies to attract and retain top construction and corporate talent
- Oversee core HR functions: employee relations, performance management, compensation, benefits, and learning & development
- Develop scalable People Operations processes, systems, and policies to support growth (HRIS/ATS optimization)
- Partner with executive leadership on organizational design and headcount planning.
- Drive employee engagement, retention, and leadership development initiatives
- Promote a safety-first, inclusive, and high-performance culture across all teams
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (EEO, OSHA, FLSA) and HR best practices
Qualifications
- 8+ years of progressive experience in Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, or People Operations, including senior leadership roles
- Proven full-cycle recruiting experience (in-house recruiting or HR leadership owning hiring)
- Experience in construction, engineering, or field-based environments strongly preferred, but not required.
- Strong expertise in HR compliance, labor laws, and safety standards (OSHA)
- Demonstrated success scaling teams and building People Operations infrastructure
- Experience with HRIS and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Core Skills
Human Resources Leadership, Talent Acquisition, Full-Cycle Recruiting, People Operations, Workforce Planning, Construction Recruiting, Employee Relations, Performance Management, HR Strategy, HRIS, ATS, Compliance, Labor Laws, OSHA, Change Management, Leadership Development
Why Join Us
- Executive leadership role with ownership of HR, Recruiting, and People Operations
- Opportunity to build and scale teams in a growing construction organization
- Mission-driven work delivering affordable housing and community impact