Director of Human Resources

Location: Anniston, Alabama (Corporate Office)
Company: Arris, Inc.
Reports To: Executive Leadership

Company Overview

Arris, Inc. is a nationwide general contractor and mechanical/HVAC construction firm serving commercial and retail clients across the United States. Headquarters in Anniston, Alabama, Arris delivers ground-up construction, remodels, infrastructure replacement, and HVAC system projects for major national clients. The company is experiencing continued growth and is strengthening its internal infrastructure to support expanding operations.

Position Summary

The Director of Human Resources is responsible for planning, developing, and administering all human resources functions for Arris Construction. This role provides leadership and hands-on execution across talent acquisition, employee relations, compliance, compensation and benefits, performance management, and HR policy development.

The HR Director partners closely with executive leadership and operational teams to ensure HR practices support business objectives, mitigate risk, and scale effectively as the company grows. This position requires a practical HR leader with experience supporting both field and corporate employees in a construction or project-based environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic HR Leadership

• Develop and implement HR strategies, policies, and procedures aligned with company goals and growth plans
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on workforce planning, organizational development, and employee-related risk
• Establish scalable HR processes that support both office and field operations

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Oversee recruiting and hiring for project managers, superintendents, skilled trades, and corporate staff
• Partner with operations leadership to anticipate staffing needs by project and region
• Improve hiring workflows, onboarding processes, and early-stage employee integration
• Manage relationships with external recruiting firms as needed

Employee Relations & Performance Management

• Lead employee relations efforts, including issue resolution, corrective action, and disciplinary processes
• Ensure consistent performance management practices across the organization
• Coach managers on documentation, employee development, and people leadership
• Support retention initiatives for key personnel

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Oversee employee classification, wage and hour compliance, and personnel recordkeeping
• Support OSHA-adjacent HR requirements (training records, incident documentation, policy alignment)
• Reduce organizational risk related to terminations, employee disputes, and inconsistent practices

Compensation, Benefits & Payroll Oversight

• Administer compensation programs and ensure alignment with construction industry benchmarks
• Oversee employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, PTO, per diem, and allowances
• Partner with finance and payroll providers to ensure accurate and compliant pay practices
• Support leadership with compensation analysis and offer recommendations

Culture & Communication

• Promote a positive, respectful, and performance-driven workplace culture
• Improve communication between field teams, corporate staff, and leadership
• Support change management initiatives as the company grows and evolves

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field (required)
• 8–15+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in construction, engineering, or industrial environments
• Experience supporting both field-based and corporate workforces
• HR leadership experience in a growing organization preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR compliance
• Experience developing HR policies and processes from the ground up
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution
• High level of discretion and professionalism

Work Environment

• Office-based role with regular interaction with field leadership
• Occasional travel to project sites as needed
• Fast-paced, collaborative, growth-oriented environment

Why Join Arris

This role offers the opportunity to build and shape the HR function for a growing national contractor. The Director of Human Resources will play a key role in supporting leadership, strengthening internal operations, and ensuring Arris continues to grow responsibly and sustainably.