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HR Director with AIS Infrastructure in Chattanooga
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Job DescriptionJob Description
Lead the Future of HR Excellence – Join AIS Infrastructure in Chattanooga, TN! At AIS Infrastructure, we're driving innovation and growth in construction services nationwide—and our Chattanooga office is at the heart of it. As an HR Director, you'll be a key strategic leader, partnering with local and corporate teams to shape the workforce and culture that powers our success.
In this high-impact role, you'll align people strategies with business objectives, lead workforce planning, and champion a culture of safety, excellence, and innovation. From onboarding and talent development to employee relations and organizational effectiveness, your leadership will influence every level of our operations.
We're looking for a visionary HR professional who thrives on building strong teams, fostering engagement, and driving transformational change. And with Chattanooga's vibrant arts scene, scenic beauty, and growing economy, you'll find the perfect blend of professional opportunity and personal fulfillment.
ABOUT US With 40+ years of heavy civil experience, AIS Infrastructure (AISI) footprint spans across the Southern United States, with our headquarters based out of Chattanooga, TN. Our vision is to be a company where our employees find fulfillment and our customers find complete satisfaction, while our local communities and the shareholders of ASRC benefit from our existence. Our mission is to become the premier heavy civil construction company in the United States; achieved by the pursuit of excellence in all areas of our business.
AIS Infrastructure (AISI) is a wholly owned operating company of ASRC Industrial (AIS). AIS was founded in 2016 by Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC), an Alaska Corporation (ANC) established under the Alaska Claims Settlement Act of 1971. As part of an ANC, AIS Infrastructure is a Minority Business Enterprise. Their AIS BCSS group is also a certified 8(a) business, offering further contracting advantages to government agencies. These designations help clients meet their spending objectives, while also providing sustainable returns for 13,600 Iñupiat shareholders.
ABOUT THE JOB The Director of Human Resources leads the HR function for AIS Infrastructure, providing both strategic direction and operational oversight across all regions. This position partners with executive leadership, regional operations, and corporate HR to develop and execute people strategies that attract, develop, and retain top talent.
The Director serves as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and a mentor to HR Managers across the company, ensuring alignment of HR programs with business goals and AIS's core values of safety, integrity, and excellence.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE Strategic Leadership
Develop and execute HR strategies that align with business goals and long-term growth plans.
Serve as a key advisor to executive leadership on workforce planning, organizational design, and succession strategy.
Build HR capability across the company through coaching, process development, and accountability.
Lead organizational change and communication initiatives that support cultural integration and performance.
Partner with ASRC Industrial HR leadership to ensure alignment with enterprise standards and systems.
Drive equity and initiatives consistent with AIS and ASRC Industrial's objectives.
Operational Oversight
Lead and manage HR Managers across East and West operations, ensuring consistent HR delivery companywide.
Oversee recruiting, onboarding, and workforce planning across multiple regions and functions.
Supervise employee relations, investigations, and performance management processes.
Partner with finance and leadership on compensation structure, job evaluations, and pay equity reviews.
Oversee HR systems (HRIS, ATS, LMS) and data integrity across all regions.
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws, including California, Oregon, and Washington.
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for HR operations and reporting.
Culture & Engagement
Promote a culture that values collaboration, accountability, and respect.
Lead engagement and recognition programs that strengthen retention and morale.
Partner with leadership and L&D teams to implement training and leadership development programs.
Use HR metrics and engagement survey data to identify improvement opportunities.
Serve as a role model for AIS's mission, values, and commitment to a safe and respectful workplace.
Compliance & Risk Management
Maintain compliant HR policies, procedures, and documentation.
Support internal and external audits and provide oversight of required reporting.
Ensure adherence to DOT, safety, and labor compliance requirements.
Monitor legislative and regulatory trends impacting HR and operations.
ABOUT YOU At AIS Infrastructure, our employees are our most valuable asset. We're looking for someone who shares our passion for excellence and our commitment to leaving things better than we found them. In this role you'll be a strategic partner in shaping high-performing teams and driving organizational excellence.
Your leadership will be instrumental in aligning people strategies with business goals, supporting workforce planning, and fostering a culture of safety, innovation, and performance. In addition to your passion and purpose, to be successful in this HR Director role, you will possess the following:
Education & Certification
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
Master's degree or MBA.
Professional certification (SPHR or SHRM-SCP) is strongly desirable.
Experience
10+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership or multi-site HR management role.
Proven experience leading HR teams across diverse regions and business units.
Experience in construction, infrastructure, or field-based industries.
Demonstrated success in strategic workforce planning, organizational development, and change leadership.
Skills & Competencies
Strong leadership and team development skills with a collaborative mindset.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and influence skills across all levels.
Deep knowledge of labor laws, compliance, and HR systems.
Analytical approach to decision-making and problem-solving.
High integrity and sound judgment in sensitive matters.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Work Environment
Office-based role with regular visits to field offices and project sites.
Standard weekday schedule with flexibility to meet business needs.
Occasional travel across multiple regions is required.
Construction-site visits may involve exposure to outdoor conditions and require PPE.
We thank you for your time in learning a little about us here at AIS Infrastructure, as well as the opportunity we have available for someone who is dependable, people-oriented, and achievement-oriented.
You will find we offer a generous
Benefit Plan
which includes PTO,
Matching 401k , Paid Holidays, Medical (Starts on your 1st day), Dental, Vision options, and much more! Our salary is competitive, depending on the combination of experience and/or certification.
EEO Statement:
ASRC Industrial and its operating companies affords equal opportunity in employment to all individuals regardless of color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under Federal, State or Local law. ASRC Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
ASRC Industrial, AIS, and its Operating Companies will never ask job candidates for sensitive personal information (such as Social Security numbers, banking details, or payment of any kind) during the hiring process. If you receive unsolicited communications from individuals claiming to represent ASRC Industrial using non-official email addresses (e.g., not from @asrcindustrial.com), please report the message and do not engage. Official job postings can always be found on our website: asrcindustrial.com/careers/
If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.
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We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.
Job DescriptionJob Description
Lead the Future of HR Excellence – Join AIS Infrastructure in Chattanooga, TN! At AIS Infrastructure, we're driving innovation and growth in construction services nationwide—and our Chattanooga office is at the heart of it. As an HR Director, you'll be a key strategic leader, partnering with local and corporate teams to shape the workforce and culture that powers our success.
In this high-impact role, you'll align people strategies with business objectives, lead workforce planning, and champion a culture of safety, excellence, and innovation. From onboarding and talent development to employee relations and organizational effectiveness, your leadership will influence every level of our operations.
We're looking for a visionary HR professional who thrives on building strong teams, fostering engagement, and driving transformational change. And with Chattanooga's vibrant arts scene, scenic beauty, and growing economy, you'll find the perfect blend of professional opportunity and personal fulfillment.
ABOUT US With 40+ years of heavy civil experience, AIS Infrastructure (AISI) footprint spans across the Southern United States, with our headquarters based out of Chattanooga, TN. Our vision is to be a company where our employees find fulfillment and our customers find complete satisfaction, while our local communities and the shareholders of ASRC benefit from our existence. Our mission is to become the premier heavy civil construction company in the United States; achieved by the pursuit of excellence in all areas of our business.
AIS Infrastructure (AISI) is a wholly owned operating company of ASRC Industrial (AIS). AIS was founded in 2016 by Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC), an Alaska Corporation (ANC) established under the Alaska Claims Settlement Act of 1971. As part of an ANC, AIS Infrastructure is a Minority Business Enterprise. Their AIS BCSS group is also a certified 8(a) business, offering further contracting advantages to government agencies. These designations help clients meet their spending objectives, while also providing sustainable returns for 13,600 Iñupiat shareholders.
ABOUT THE JOB The Director of Human Resources leads the HR function for AIS Infrastructure, providing both strategic direction and operational oversight across all regions. This position partners with executive leadership, regional operations, and corporate HR to develop and execute people strategies that attract, develop, and retain top talent.
The Director serves as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and a mentor to HR Managers across the company, ensuring alignment of HR programs with business goals and AIS's core values of safety, integrity, and excellence.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE Strategic Leadership
Develop and execute HR strategies that align with business goals and long-term growth plans.
Serve as a key advisor to executive leadership on workforce planning, organizational design, and succession strategy.
Build HR capability across the company through coaching, process development, and accountability.
Lead organizational change and communication initiatives that support cultural integration and performance.
Partner with ASRC Industrial HR leadership to ensure alignment with enterprise standards and systems.
Drive equity and initiatives consistent with AIS and ASRC Industrial's objectives.
Operational Oversight
Lead and manage HR Managers across East and West operations, ensuring consistent HR delivery companywide.
Oversee recruiting, onboarding, and workforce planning across multiple regions and functions.
Supervise employee relations, investigations, and performance management processes.
Partner with finance and leadership on compensation structure, job evaluations, and pay equity reviews.
Oversee HR systems (HRIS, ATS, LMS) and data integrity across all regions.
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws, including California, Oregon, and Washington.
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for HR operations and reporting.
Culture & Engagement
Promote a culture that values collaboration, accountability, and respect.
Lead engagement and recognition programs that strengthen retention and morale.
Partner with leadership and L&D teams to implement training and leadership development programs.
Use HR metrics and engagement survey data to identify improvement opportunities.
Serve as a role model for AIS's mission, values, and commitment to a safe and respectful workplace.
Compliance & Risk Management
Maintain compliant HR policies, procedures, and documentation.
Support internal and external audits and provide oversight of required reporting.
Ensure adherence to DOT, safety, and labor compliance requirements.
Monitor legislative and regulatory trends impacting HR and operations.
ABOUT YOU At AIS Infrastructure, our employees are our most valuable asset. We're looking for someone who shares our passion for excellence and our commitment to leaving things better than we found them. In this role you'll be a strategic partner in shaping high-performing teams and driving organizational excellence.
Your leadership will be instrumental in aligning people strategies with business goals, supporting workforce planning, and fostering a culture of safety, innovation, and performance. In addition to your passion and purpose, to be successful in this HR Director role, you will possess the following:
Education & Certification
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
Master's degree or MBA.
Professional certification (SPHR or SHRM-SCP) is strongly desirable.
Experience
10+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership or multi-site HR management role.
Proven experience leading HR teams across diverse regions and business units.
Experience in construction, infrastructure, or field-based industries.
Demonstrated success in strategic workforce planning, organizational development, and change leadership.
Skills & Competencies
Strong leadership and team development skills with a collaborative mindset.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and influence skills across all levels.
Deep knowledge of labor laws, compliance, and HR systems.
Analytical approach to decision-making and problem-solving.
High integrity and sound judgment in sensitive matters.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Work Environment
Office-based role with regular visits to field offices and project sites.
Standard weekday schedule with flexibility to meet business needs.
Occasional travel across multiple regions is required.
Construction-site visits may involve exposure to outdoor conditions and require PPE.
We thank you for your time in learning a little about us here at AIS Infrastructure, as well as the opportunity we have available for someone who is dependable, people-oriented, and achievement-oriented.
You will find we offer a generous
Benefit Plan
which includes PTO,
Matching 401k , Paid Holidays, Medical (Starts on your 1st day), Dental, Vision options, and much more! Our salary is competitive, depending on the combination of experience and/or certification.
EEO Statement:
ASRC Industrial and its operating companies affords equal opportunity in employment to all individuals regardless of color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under Federal, State or Local law. ASRC Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
ASRC Industrial, AIS, and its Operating Companies will never ask job candidates for sensitive personal information (such as Social Security numbers, banking details, or payment of any kind) during the hiring process. If you receive unsolicited communications from individuals claiming to represent ASRC Industrial using non-official email addresses (e.g., not from @asrcindustrial.com), please report the message and do not engage. Official job postings can always be found on our website: asrcindustrial.com/careers/
If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.
#J-18808-Ljbffr