Human Resources Officer
Job Description
Recruiters & Agencies:
Thank you for your interest, but we are not partnering with external recruiting agencies for this role. We kindly request that agencies do not reach out regarding candidate submissions.
Position Overview
Ducas Construction is seeking a hands-on Human Resources Director to lead and manage all HR functions as a team of one. This role is heavily focused on recruiting while also ensuring full compliance with employment laws and supporting our growing construction team.
This is not a corporate HR role — it is a practical, roll-up-your-sleeves position for someone who understands the construction industry, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and can operate independently with sound judgment.
Primary Responsibilities
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition (Major Focus)
- Lead all recruiting efforts for field and office positions including project managers, superintendents, and carpenters.
- Develop proactive recruiting strategies (LinkedIn, industry networks, recruiters, referrals, local outreach)
- Build and maintain a pipeline of commercial construction talent in Maine
- Screen candidates, coordinate interviews, manage offer process
- Strengthen employer branding and retention initiatives
- Partner with leadership to forecast hiring needs
HR Compliance & Administration
- Ensure compliance with federal and Maine employment laws (FMLA, ADA, wage & hour, OSHA coordination, PFML, COBRA, etc.)
- Manage employee onboarding and offboarding processes
- Oversee benefits administration and 401(k) coordination
- Handle employee relations matters with professionalism and discretion
- Maintain employee handbook and policies
- Support workers' comp and unemployment processes
- Coordinate payroll and HRIS systems
Strategic Support
- Advise ownership on HR risk and best practices
- Develop retention strategies for key field talent
- Implement structured performance review processes
- Improve HR systems and efficiencies
Qualifications
- 5+ years of progressive HR experience (construction or blue-collar industry strongly preferred)
- Strong recruiting experience, especially skilled trades and project management roles
- Solid knowledge of Maine and federal employment laws
- Experience operating as a standalone HR professional or small team lead
- Comfortable handling confidential and sensitive matters
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or PHR certification preferred
Ideal Personality Traits
- Self-starter who does not need daily direction
- Direct, practical communicator
- Thick-skinned but empathetic
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Calm under pressure
- Proactive problem solver
- Relationship builder who can connect with both field crews and executive leadership
- Discreet and trustworthy
Why Ducas Construction?
- Growing commercial construction company with strong local reputation
- Direct access to leadership and real influence on company culture
- Opportunity to build and shape HR systems from the ground up
- Competitive compensation and benefits