Senior Manager of Human Resources
Louis Ptak Construction
Novato, CA$145,000 - $175,000 a yearFull Time
Job Description
Louis Ptak Construction has a perfect opportunity for you.
Louis Ptak Construction has been building exceptional projects throughout California since 1998 as a General Contractor and Carpentry Subcontractor. Our portfolio includes some of California's largest and most well-known private residential estates. Our commitment to excellence and collaborative work environment makes us a sought-after employer in the construction sector.
The Senior Manager of Human Resources leads the people function across the company, keeps the fundamentals tight, and helps our leaders build strong teams. This role reports to the Controller and you are our first-ever HR hire, which means you get to build the playbook from the ground up, help shape how leaders lead, and update the systems in place that make hiring, onboarding, pay, benefits, and performance feel clean and consistent. You will spend your time where it matters, solving real people's problems fast, improving the day-to-day experience for the field and office teams, and seeing the impact of your work in weeks, not quarters. This role can work from our Novato or Monterey office.
What you get to own:
Recruiting
Lead full-cycle recruiting for office and field roles
Partner with hiring managers on scope, interviews, selection, and close
Payroll
Lead payroll using Paychex in partnership with the Assistant Controller
Ensure accurate payroll, job cost coding, and timekeeping practices
Benefits Administration
Own day-to-day benefits across medical, dental, vision, life, COBRA, and 401(k)
Lead annual renewal and open enrollment with vendors and brokers
Compliance and Risk
Run required trainings, reporting, and workers' comp administration
Employee Experience
Own onboarding, employee records, and core employee relations support
Run performance review cycles and manager support rhythms
Organizational Development
Facilitate team alignment routines and improve manager effectiveness
Coach leaders on communication, feedback, and expectations
HR Legal Coordination
Manage employee issues intake, documentation, and resolution steps
Partner with employment counsel on investigations and severance
Special Projects and Continuous Improvement
Lead HR projects like transitioning payroll/HRIS to a new system, time punching, IIPP rollout, and handbook updates
What we're looking for:
Bachelor's Degree and SHRM certification required
7+ years of progressive HR experience with construction industry is highly desirable
3+ years of leading all HR programs end-to-end, as the primary HR owner
Advanced skills in Excel, Payroll, and HR systems (Paychex, Breezy)
Payroll oversight experience in partnership with Accounting or Finance
Strong judgment and discretion with confidential matters
Ability to build simple, scalable processes that leaders and field teams will follow
Clear written and verbal communication, including leading manager conversations and managing employee issues
Bilingual in Spanish is highly desirable
Strong project management skills, has lead a system migration for either Payroll, HRMS or ATS
Travel 10-20% to job sites around the Bay Area and our other offices in Monterey, Novato, and Burlingame
Benefits:
401(k) with 4% match
Dental, vision, and health insurance
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Referral program
Join us at Louis Ptak Construction and be part of a team dedicated to building exceptional projects and fostering a collaborative work environment.
Louis Ptak Construction has been building exceptional projects throughout California since 1998 as a General Contractor and Carpentry Subcontractor. Our portfolio includes some of California's largest and most well-known private residential estates. Our commitment to excellence and collaborative work environment makes us a sought-after employer in the construction sector.
The Senior Manager of Human Resources leads the people function across the company, keeps the fundamentals tight, and helps our leaders build strong teams. This role reports to the Controller and you are our first-ever HR hire, which means you get to build the playbook from the ground up, help shape how leaders lead, and update the systems in place that make hiring, onboarding, pay, benefits, and performance feel clean and consistent. You will spend your time where it matters, solving real people's problems fast, improving the day-to-day experience for the field and office teams, and seeing the impact of your work in weeks, not quarters. This role can work from our Novato or Monterey office.
What you get to own:
Recruiting
Lead full-cycle recruiting for office and field roles
Partner with hiring managers on scope, interviews, selection, and close
Payroll
Lead payroll using Paychex in partnership with the Assistant Controller
Ensure accurate payroll, job cost coding, and timekeeping practices
Benefits Administration
Own day-to-day benefits across medical, dental, vision, life, COBRA, and 401(k)
Lead annual renewal and open enrollment with vendors and brokers
Compliance and Risk
Run required trainings, reporting, and workers' comp administration
Employee Experience
Own onboarding, employee records, and core employee relations support
Run performance review cycles and manager support rhythms
Organizational Development
Facilitate team alignment routines and improve manager effectiveness
Coach leaders on communication, feedback, and expectations
HR Legal Coordination
Manage employee issues intake, documentation, and resolution steps
Partner with employment counsel on investigations and severance
Special Projects and Continuous Improvement
Lead HR projects like transitioning payroll/HRIS to a new system, time punching, IIPP rollout, and handbook updates
What we're looking for:
Bachelor's Degree and SHRM certification required
7+ years of progressive HR experience with construction industry is highly desirable
3+ years of leading all HR programs end-to-end, as the primary HR owner
Advanced skills in Excel, Payroll, and HR systems (Paychex, Breezy)
Payroll oversight experience in partnership with Accounting or Finance
Strong judgment and discretion with confidential matters
Ability to build simple, scalable processes that leaders and field teams will follow
Clear written and verbal communication, including leading manager conversations and managing employee issues
Bilingual in Spanish is highly desirable
Strong project management skills, has lead a system migration for either Payroll, HRMS or ATS
Travel 10-20% to job sites around the Bay Area and our other offices in Monterey, Novato, and Burlingame
Benefits:
401(k) with 4% match
Dental, vision, and health insurance
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Referral program
Join us at Louis Ptak Construction and be part of a team dedicated to building exceptional projects and fostering a collaborative work environment.