Director of Human Resources

Description

Position Overview

The Director of Human Resources (HR Director) will serve as a key senior HR leader for Fortune Electrical, an electrical construction business within The Rise Companies portfolio. This role is responsible for executing corporate HR strategy at the operating company level while providing strong, hands-on leadership across employee relations, talent strategy, compliance, and culture.

This position operates in a matrixed structure, reporting directly to Corporate HR with a dotted-line relationship to the President of Fortune Electrical. The HR Director must demonstrate sound judgment, independence, and strong leadership while balancing local operational needs with enterprise-wide standards.

Core Responsibilities

Strategic HR Leadership

· Execute Rise Companies’ corporate HR strategy at the Fortune Electrical level

· Serve as a strategic advisor to Fortune leadership on workforce planning, organizational design, and succession planning

· Lead change management and culture initiatives aligned with Rise values and performance expectations

Employee Relations & Leadership Support

· Serve as the primary point of contact for complex employee relations matters, investigations, and corrective actions

· Coach managers and superintendents on performance management, accountability, and conflict resolution

· Ensure consistent and fair application of policies across field and office teams

Talent Acquisition & Development

· Oversee full-cycle recruiting for field, office, and leadership roles

· Support onboarding, training, and leadership development initiatives

· Implement performance review and feedback systems in partnership with Corporate HR

Compliance, Governance & Risk Management

· Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws

· Partner with Corporate HR and Legal on sensitive employee matters

· Identify and mitigate employee-related risks while supporting operational effectiveness

Matrixed Reporting & Influence

· Maintain direct accountability to Corporate HR leadership

· Provide objective, independent HR guidance to Fortune leadership

· Demonstrate the ability to respectfully challenge leadership when policy, compliance, or values are at risk

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent work experience

· 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, preferably in construction or project-based environments

· Strong employee relations and employment law expertise

· Experience working within a shared services organization preferred

· HR certification preferred

· Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

· Prior experience using Spectrum and Traqspera software preferred

Key Competencies

· Exceptional employee relations and conflict management skills

· Strategic mindset with strong execution capability

· High integrity and discretion

· Ability to influence without authority in a matrixed environment

· Strong communication and leadership presence

Why Join Fortune Electrical & The Rise Companies

This role offers the opportunity to operate as a trusted HR leader within a growing organization supported by a strong corporate infrastructure. The Director of Human Resources will play a critical role in shaping culture, strengthening leadership, and ensuring long-term organizational success.

Fortune offers competitive pay and an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability, accident, critical illness and pet insurance as well as a 401(k) plan with a generous company match.