The Role
Provides strategic HR leadership across multiple regions, partnering with executives to align people strategy with business objectives. Oversees organizational development, workforce planning, succession planning, employee relations, compensation, compliance, talent management, HR operations, leadership development, and enterprise change initiatives. Leads HR teams, standardizes practices, strengthens organizational capability, and drives continuous improvement and employee engagement.
Summary Generated by Built In
The Director of Human Resources provides strategic leadership for multiple regions or major organizational functions. This role translates enterprise people strategy into business results through strong partnerships with executive leadership, development of Human Resources staff, and oversight of organizational development, talent management, employee relations, workforce planning, and Human Resources operations throughout the region(s). Success is measured by the strength of leadership teams, organizational capability, consistency of Human Resources delivery, and achievement of strategic business objectives, ensuring national consistency while allowing appropriate regional flexibility.
Key Responsibilities
1. Business Strategy & Organizational Leadership
· Serve as a strategic advisor to Regional Presidents and Senior leadership.
· Align people strategy with operational and financial objectives.
· Lead organizational design, workforce planning, and succession planning.
· Identify organizational risks and recommend enterprise solutions.
2. Leadership Development & Organizational Capability· Develop and coach Human Resources staff and senior leaders.
· Strengthen leadership capability throughout assigned regions.
· Drive succession planning for key positions.
· Promote a culture of accountability, coaching, and continuous improvement.
3. Human Resources Strategy & Operational Excellence· Ensure consistent execution of national Human Resources programs.
· Monitor service delivery, quality, and operational metrics.
· Oversee complex employee relations, compensation, and compliance matters.
· Champion HR technology and process improvement initiatives.
4. Talent & Culture· Partner with Talent Acquisition and operations to anticipate workforce needs and implement strategies to attract and retain highly qualified talent.
· Partner with Learning & Development on leadership strategies.
· Support executive talent reviews and career development.
· Champion the One Team philosophy and lead employee engagement and organizational development initiatives.
5. Enterprise Change & Continuous Improvement· Lead enterprise or multi-region change initiatives.
· Standardize best practices across regions.
· Drive innovation and continuous improvement.
· Represent HR on strategic organizational projects.
Essential CompetenciesTechnical: Organizational development, executive coaching, employment law, compensation strategy, workforce analytics, change leadership.
Business: Enterprise strategy, financial acumen, organizational design, business partnership, operational excellence.
Interpersonal: Executive presence, influence, facilitation, negotiation, relationship building.
Leadership: Vision, talent development, succession planning, strategic decision making, servant leadership.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Personal Attributes
- Effective written and verbal language communication skills
- Show alignment with and promotes WEO Corporate Values
- See that all company policies are administered in a fair and consistent manner
- Involvement with the various WEO committees and establishing procedures and policies
- Mentor, coach and train as necessary to help employees achieve their career objectives
Required:
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Demonstrated success leading Human Resources managers and multi-location operations.
• Experience partnering with executive leadership.
Preferred:
• Master's degree.
• SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification.
• Construction, ESOP, or professional services experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Demonstrated success leading Human Resources managers and multi-location operations.
• Experience partnering with executive leadership.
Preferred:
• Master's degree.
• SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification.
• Construction, ESOP, or professional services experience.
Benefits
- 100% ESOP
- Competitive Pay
- Bonus Program
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- PTO/Sick
- 100% Life Insurance
- 401(K) with Match
- Student Debt Program
Equal Employment:
W.E. O’Neil is committed to an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.
About
Building Great Relationships since 1925! 100% employee-owned general contractor. We build nationally, with locations in AZ, CA, CO, IL, TN, and TX.W.E. O'Neil Construction has seen steady growth since its founding in 1925 in Chicago by the O'Neil family. Now 100% employee-owned (ESOP), we embrace people as our number one asset. Our award-winning teams are recognized as industry leaders. Our longevity can be attributed to our excellent staff of professionals, our integrity, our commitment to customer satisfaction, and our ability to embrace technology. Our combination of the financial strength of a large national contractor and the responsiveness of a small company brings the best of both worlds to our clients. Our experience covers virtually every commercial market sector using a broad range of project delivery methods including design-build, design assist, construction management at risk and lump sum bid.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- 10+ years of progressive Human Resources experience
- Demonstrated success leading Human Resources managers and multi-location operations
- Experience partnering with executive leadership
- Master's degree
- SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification
- Construction, ESOP, or professional services experience
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The Company
What We Do
W.E. O’Neil Construction is a 100% employee-owned, nationally ranked general contractor headquartered in Chicago, serving clients and partners nationwide from offices across six states. It delivers commercial building projects through general contracting, construction management, preconstruction, and self-perform services. Its work spans markets including office, retail, healthcare, education, hospitality, and manufacturing, and the company emphasizes quality, integrity, and responsiveness to clients’ needs.
