Hybrid Director of People at Clear Construction

The primary role of the Director of People is to lead, oversee, and direct the daily, weekly, and monthly operations of the Human Resources department. The Director of People is ultimately responsible for resolution of employee-related issues, recruitment prioritization and execution, employee relations, performance management, training programs, and employee development. It is imperative for the Director of People to focus on creating a professional, productive, and safe workplace where everyone can and does work to realize our company goals.

This role will primarily work from our Santa Barbara offices but may require occasional personnel-related visits to our Ventura office and project properties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

People Strategy & Leadership

•        Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy that supports organizational growth and performance

•        Lead, mentor, and manage People Operations Manager to execute on hiring, onboarding, employee relations, and development initiatives

•        Act as a thought partner to the executive team, advising on org structure, talent planning, and workforce optimization

•        Champion a culture of accountability, inclusion, learning, and well-being.

•        Provide HR data and insights for decision-making

Talent Acquisition & Development

•        Oversee full-cycle recruitment processes; ensure alignment between talent needs and business goals

•        Develop employer branding strategies to attract high-caliber talent.

•        Implement performance management frameworks that promote continuous feedback, growth, and recognition

•        Design and launch professional development programs to nurture leadership and skill advancement

Compliance & HR Operations

•        Maintain safety systems and monitor completion of required annual training for shop/office employees

•        Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations

•        Oversee compensation, benefits, and leave administration programs in collaboration with Finance

•        Manage and optimize HRIS systems, workflows, and documentation

•        Monitor and improve HR metrics and reporting to drive informed decisions

•        Develop and maintain employee handbook and HR policies

•        Conduct internal audits and prepare for external compliance checks

Employee Experience & Culture

•        Foster a positive and equitable workplace environment through clear communication, engagement strategies, and cultural programming

•        Measure and improve employee satisfaction, retention, and productivity through surveys, feedback loops, and data analysis

•        Lead diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) efforts across all levels of the organization.

•        Manage conflict resolution, investigations, and sensitive employee issues with discretion and fairness

Process & Platform Development

•        Create, refine, and maintain Human Resources processes, including onboarding, offboarding, performance reviews, bonus structures, etc.

•        Identify, implement, and maintain relevant technology platforms and tools for timekeeping, payroll, HRIS, communication with other departments, etc.

•        Frequently and persistently review processes and procedures involving the Human Resources department to find and recommend opportunities for improvement

Employee Records & Data Management

•        Maintain accurate and confidential employee files

•        Manage HRIS systems (e.g., work status, job titles, compensation, etc.)

•        Track employment history, benefits, and compliance documentation

Payroll Administration

•        Coordinate payroll inputs and run payroll weekly using HRIS

•        Identify and resolve errors with payroll worksheets to ensure accurate and timely processing

Qualification Requirements 

•        Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree or certifications (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) preferred

•        7-10 years of experience in HR/People leadership, with at least 3 years in a strategic HR role

•        Strong computer skills, including use of spreadsheet, text-editing, and HRIS platforms

•        Proven success building and scaling HR functions in dynamic, growing organizations

•        Exceptional interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills

•        Ability to balance empathy and pragmatism in decision-making

•        Strong written communication, including the use of correct grammar and spelling

•        Ability to work under pressure and coordinate multiple activities and groups of people effectively and efficiently

•        Ability to encourage a positive team atmosphere and build morale to meet group commitments and goals

•        Propensity for organization and effective time management

•        Professionalism in all situations, including reacting well under pressure and following through on commitments

•        Commitment to high standards of quality, including an unwavering attention to detail

ABOUT US

Our mission is to Be Better.

We achieve this through being a vertically integrated company that values attention to detail and sophistication unmatched by competitors. With strategic operational systems in place, our approach sets us apart: it’s the invaluable difference that comes with thoughtful, personalized collaboration. We are a team of hardworking and communicative professionals who take pride in understanding our clients’ desires and making them a reality – trust is just one of the things we build well.

 Core Values

Must be able to exhibit and continuously demonstrate our Company's core values in any situation. 

Passion - Care for our clients, our work, and our company.

Brilliance - Be bright, be positive, be exceptional.

Precision - Absolutely no detail is too small or unimportant.

Persistence - The greater the pressure, the brighter the diamond.

Benefits

•        Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)

•        401(k)

•        Paid time off and sick pay

•        Mileage and cell phone reimbursement

•        Referral program

•        Competitive pay with yearly reviews

•        Opportunity for Growth

•        Tuition Reimbursement

•        Tool reimbursement

Physical Job Description 

The typical working conditions, equipment used, and essential physical tasks described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform this job's essential functions successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Typical Working Conditions 

Work performed in a combination of an office and rare field environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. In some instances, this job may require work in areas where ear, eye, and hard hats for protection are necessary.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, bend, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, drive, talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Statement of Employer's Rights 

This job description does not list all of the duties of this position. You may be asked by management to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the tasks listed in this job description.  

Clear Construction has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the Company may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.