Midwest Drywall · 6 hours ago
Director of Human Resources
Wichita, KS
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/ExecutiveMidwest Drywall, an employee-owned company founded in 1972, is seeking a hands-on Director of Human Resources to build a modern, scalable people function for their growing multi-state construction organization. The role involves partnering with executive leadership to align people strategy with business objectives, driving culture and leadership development, and overseeing compliance and risk management.
CommercialConstructionIndustrial
Hiring Manager
Makinna Lee
Responsibilities
Build and lead the HR function from the ground up, including strategy, structure, systems, processes, culture, and day-to-day execution initially operating lean and hands-on while scaling the team and function over time
Partner with executive leadership to align people strategy with business objectives and long-term growth plans
Drive culture, engagement, and leadership development across multiple business units and geographic markets
Design and implement enterprise-level strategies across talent acquisition, workforce planning, skilled trades recruiting and retention, leadership development, succession planning, and compensation and incentive programs
Strengthen and standardize HR infrastructure while keeping processes practical, efficient, and field-friendly
Own compliance, labor relations, and risk management across all jurisdictions
Act as a visible leader across the organization, building trust with both field and office teams
Serve as a thought partner to the executive team on organizational design, leadership effectiveness, and change management
Qualification
Required
Experience supporting construction, skilled trades, manufacturing, or other field-based workforces is strongly preferred
Build and lead the HR function from the ground up, including strategy, structure, systems, processes, culture, and day-to-day execution initially operating lean and hands-on while scaling the team and function over time
Partner with executive leadership to align people strategy with business objectives and long-term growth plans
Drive culture, engagement, and leadership development across multiple business units and geographic markets
Design and implement enterprise-level strategies across talent acquisition, workforce planning, skilled trades recruiting and retention, leadership development, succession planning, and compensation and incentive programs
Strengthen and standardize HR infrastructure while keeping processes practical, efficient, and field-friendly
Own compliance, labor relations, and risk management across all jurisdictions
Act as a visible leader across the organization, building trust with both field and office teams
Serve as a thought partner to the executive team on organizational design, leadership effectiveness, and change management
Proven ability to build credibility with frontline leaders and senior executives and bridge communication across the organization
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and growth environments with strong judgment and prioritization skills
Experience modernizing HR without overcomplicating it
Data-driven, but people-first leadership style
Direct, grounded, and respected approach to leadership
Willingness to spend time in the field and understand jobsite realities
Company
Midwest Drywall
Midwest Drywall offers light gauge framing, plastering, insulation installation, construction, floor and roof structural system services.
Founded in 1972
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase