Position: Corporate Human Resources Manager
Position Reports to: Vice President, Human Resources
Location: Houston, TX
What is Pro-Vac?
Pro-Vac is a leading provider of hydro-excavation and storm/sewer maintenance services, dedicated to supporting general contractors, facility owners, utility companies, municipalities, and government agencies. With over 30 years of experience, we have expanded our services nationwide, delivering safe, efficient, and innovative subsurface solutions to maintain and construct critical infrastructure.
Our organization is continuously growing, offering employees excellent career and personal development opportunities. We understand the importance of having the RIGHT people in RIGHT positions to deliver exceptional service to our clients.
About the Role:
The HR Manager is the strategic people leader for the assigned operations, responsible for aligning human resources efforts with business strategy and ensuring leaders have the guidance needed to meet safety, service, and growth commitments. This role leads the HR team, builds close working relationships with operations, and serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership.
This position owns the delivery of HR services across the assigned organization, including employee relations, compliance, learning and development, benefits, and compensation. The HR Manager uses people data and operating feedback to identify trends, close gaps, and recommend practical solutions that support a safe, engaged, and productive field workforce.
The role drives standardization, implementation, and continuous improvement of HR policies, processes, and systems so programs are consistent across branches and states while remaining responsive to local and customer requirements. You'll partner closely with Operations, Safety, Fleet, Finance, Legal, Talent Acquisition, and executive leadership to remove barriers and deliver results.
Why You'll Love Working with Us
Be part of a tight-knit, employee-centric team
Excellent benefits package (Medical, Vision, Dental, LTD, Life, EAP)
401k with up to 4% match
Opportunities for professional growth and skill development
Enjoy meaningful work that impacts communities
Key Responsibilities:
HR Business Partnership & Strategy
Serve as the primary HR strategic partner to assigned executives, operations leaders, and functional teams, aligning HR efforts with business objectives
Analyze HR and operating metrics such as time to fill, turnover, overtime, headcount, and training completion to identify trends and recommend solutions
Participate in planning for expansion, acquisitions, and integrations, including workforce transition, policy alignment, and communication
Operations Relationship Building & Support
Build strong, trusted relationships with Area Operations Managers, branch leaders, and field teams through regular visits, check-ins, and responsive support
Coach leaders on performance management, employee relations, hiring decisions, and effective people leadership
Respond promptly to employee concerns and manager escalations, resolving issues directly with clear next steps
Team Leadership & Management
Lead, coach, and develop HR team members, which may include HR generalists or HR support staff, with clear goals, priorities, and expectations
Assign work, manage workload and capacity, and identify skill gaps and role changes needed to meet business demand
Conduct regular one-on-ones, performance reviews, and development planning; hold team members accountable for timely, accurate, and consistent work
Provide training, shadowing, and hands-on support so team members follow established SOPs and system standards
Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure compliance with FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, I-9, wage-and-hour (including prevailing-wage requirements where applicable), and other federal, state, and local employment laws across multiple states
Support DOT, FMCSA, and OSHA-related people requirements, including driver qualification and drug and…