Director of Human Resources
HR Director
Location: North Metro, MN
Compensation: $140,000–$160,000
Are you a hands-on, relationship-centered HR leader who thrives in entrepreneurial, fast-scaling environments? Do you love building structure, elevating compliance, and shaping a people strategy that actually influences business outcomes? If so, this opportunity might be worth a closer look.
Our client is a privately held, founder-led organization in the North Metro, Minnesota area within the construction and exterior restoration industry. The company has experienced consistent, healthy year-over-year growth since inception and is entering its next phase of scale across multiple states. With a strong reputation built on integrity, craftsmanship, and exceptional client service, this organization is committed to developing the right talent and infrastructure to support continued expansion.
They are hiring their first Director of Human Resources, a trusted business partner who can bring clarity, confidence, and capability to a growing workforce.
What You’ll Lead
• Build and scale a cohesive HR function with structure, compliance, and strong foundational processes
• Develop a seasonal and full-time talent strategy that supports growth across multiple states
• Strengthen onboarding, safety programs, and workforce readiness
• Partner closely with senior leadership to shape culture, leadership expectations, and organizational design
• Lead and mentor a small, capable HR team (Recruiter + HR Coordinator/Support)
• Ensure multi-state compliance, policy creation, and consistent standards across field and office environments
• Serve as a visible, relationship-driven advisor who earns trust quickly at all levels
What Success Looks Like
• A stable, scalable HR foundation that strengthens the employee lifecycle
• A company-wide understanding of HR as a strategic, enabling function
• Improved hiring velocity, seasonal workforce planning, and onboarding consistency
• Leaders who feel better supported, educated, and equipped
• A culture that stays strong and aligned as the company grows
Why This Role is Unique
• Build HR from the ground up — true ownership and impact, reporting to the COO
• Work in a healthy, values-driven, founder-led organization with an authentic commitment to doing the right thing
• Direct access to leadership and the ability to influence decisions quickly
• Join an organization with strong momentum and growth where HR will play a significant role in the next chapter
If you’re energized by building, refining, and elevating HR within a high-integrity, growth-minded environment, I would love to connect.
Please apply directly, or send your resume to Dannie Smith @DSmith@skywatersearch.com
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