Human Resources Director
For over 35 years, Cello & Maudru Construction has been a leading general contractor in the Bay Area, specializing in custom residential and commercial projects, including luxury homes, estates, wineries, and resorts. Currently, they are seeking an experienced HR Director to lead and develop their human resources function, with expertise in recruiting, training, performance management, and employee relations. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with exceptional people skills, able to balance compliance with a people-focused approach and develop comprehensive HR systems across all organizational levels. This position is critical for supporting the company’s main strategic goal of cultivating their people and developing the next level of leadership within the organization.
Hard Skills
- Comprehensive HR expertise: recruiting, training, performance management, employee relations, and policy development
- Skill in developing HR systems and processes across all organizational levels
- Ability to create strategic career paths, training programs, and performance management systems
- Experience in strategic recruiting aligned with business needs and cycles
- Knowledge of California employment laws and regulations
- Preferably experienced in construction industry HR challenges
Soft Skills
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, connecting with all levels and bridging field-office gaps
- Strong ability to build partnerships and gain buy-in across teams
- Passion for HR and enthusiasm for employee development and organizational growth
- Balance between compliance and people-focused approach; act as a trusted advisor
ABOUT THE COMPANY:
+ Since 1996, they’ve won 48 accolades and their projects have been notably published 77 times for their high-end residential estate work and North Bay wineries
+ Widely recognized locally and nationally as a premier builder ($1000/sq ft+) with projects ranging from smaller renovations to expansive estates ($1,000,000 to $50,000,000)
+ Regionally focused on the San Francisco Bay Area
+ A team of about 140 employees
+ Commercial-level project management sophistication
+ Works on famous, iconic buildings and wineries in Napa/Sonoma like Robert Mondavi Winery
CULTURE INSIGHTS:
+ Great communication is key to success on every project
+ C&M values teamwork and depending on each role to execute well on every project
+ A high value on employee happiness and growth opportunities
+ Teams are well-supported and provided the resources to succeed
+ Culture of craftsmanship (in-house cabinetry shop & self-perform carpentry)
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