Midwest Drywall · 17 hours ago
Human Resources Director
Wichita, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expMidwest Drywall is a leading contractor in panel engineering and fabrication, seeking a hands-on Director of Human Resources to build a modern, scalable people function for their growing organization. The role involves partnering with executive leadership to align people strategy with business objectives and driving culture and leadership development across multiple business units.
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
10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including senior-level responsibility
Experience building, scaling, or transforming HR functions
Proven success supporting growing, multi-location organizations
Strong foundation in labor relations, employment law, and compliance
Executive-level presence with the ability to influence and advise senior leadership
Bachelor's degree required
Preferred
Experience supporting construction, skilled trades, manufacturing, or other field-based workforces is strongly preferred
Advanced degree preferred
Benefits
Participation in its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401(k) retirement plan
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Professional development and leadership growth opportunities
Company
Midwest Drywall
Midwest Drywall offers light gauge framing, plastering, insulation installation, construction, floor and roof structural system services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase