Your Impact Starts Here
Milender White is a Graham Group U.S. Company, part of one of North America's largest general contracting organizations.
We're seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to serve as a hands-on people partner supporting Milender White operations across Denver, Southern California, and San Diego. Based in Orange County, California, this role works alongside leaders, managers, and project teams to bring people strategy into day-to-day operations.
The HR Manager will coach leaders, navigate employee relations, support compliance across Colorado and California, and lead an HR Generalist, while ensuring business needs and workforce insights help shape the broader people strategy.
Here, your expertise helps turn ideas into buildable solutions. Join a team built on commitment, integrity, and reliability. Apply today and help us build what matters.
Your Role in Building What Matters
- Serve as a trusted, front-line HR partner to leaders, managers, and project teams across supported markets.
- Build credibility in the field by understanding project operations, workforce needs, and business pressures.
- Coach managers through performance, development, team dynamics, and difficult conversations.
- Manage employee relations, investigations, leaves, accommodations, and policy application with sound judgment and discretion.
- Support compliance with federal, California, and Colorado employment requirements.
- Deliver people programs across performance, engagement, onboarding, compensation, and development.
- Partner with operations and Talent Acquisition on workforce planning, staffing, hiring, and organizational changes.
- Provide practical HR guidance that considers people, project delivery, schedule, cost, and business needs.
- Communicate clearly and effectively across field and leadership environments.
- Lead and develop the HR Generalist, ensuring responsive and consistent HR support across markets.
- Take ownership, follow through, close loops, and adapt quickly as priorities change.
- Remain calm and solutions-focused in sensitive or difficult situations, knowing when to resolve issues and when to escalate.
The Right Tools for the Job
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 8-10 years of progressive HR experience, including hands-on employee relations.
- Experience supporting a field-based, multi-location workforce, preferably in construction, engineering, or a project-based industry.
- Working knowledge of California and Colorado employment law and multi-state HR practices.
- Experience supervising or mentoring HR professionals preferred.
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification is a plus.
- Proficiency with HRIS platforms and Microsoft 365..
Compensation
- Salary Range $ $135,000 - $165,000 per annum, commensurate with experience and performance.
- 100% employer-paid health and vision insurance option, plus dental coverage.
- Employee-owned company
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
- Generous paid time off, wellness benefits, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Employer-paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability insurance, plus cell phone reimbursement.
Lay the Foundation for Your Next Career Move. Apply today.
At Milender White, we're building more than structures, we're building futures. Join a team that delivers excellence from the ground up and makes a lasting impact across the United States.
We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to an inclusive, accessible workplace. Accommodation is available throughout the hiring process when requested. Please contact talentacquisitionus@grahamus.com for accommodation requests.
Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles will not be accepted and will become the property of Milender White/Graham.