The primary role of the Director of People is to lead, oversee, and direct the daily, weekly, and monthly operations of the Human Resources department. The Director of People is ultimately responsible for resolution of employee-related issues, recruitment prioritization and execution, employee relations, performance management, training programs, and employee development. It is imperative for the Director of People to focus on creating a professional, productive, and safe workplace where everyone can and does work to realize our company goals.
This role will primarily work from our Santa Barbara offices but may require occasional personnel-related visits to our Ventura office and project properties.

EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE & CULTURE

• Foster a positive and equitable workplace environment through clear communication, engagement strategies, and cultural programming
• Measure and improve employee satisfaction, retention, and productivity through surveys, feedback loops, and data analysis
• Lead diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) efforts across all levels of the organization.
• Manage conflict resolution, investigations, and sensitive employee issues with discretion and fairness

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree or certifications (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) preferred
• 7-10 years of experience in HR/People leadership, with at least 3 years in a strategic HR role
• Strong computer skills, including use of spreadsheet, text-editing, and HRIS platforms
• Proven success building and scaling HR functions in dynamic, growing organizations
• Exceptional interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills
• Ability to balance empathy and pragmatism in decision-making
• Strong written communication, including the use of correct grammar and spelling
• Ability to work under pressure and coordinate multiple activities and groups of people effectively and efficiently
• Ability to encourage a positive team atmosphere and build morale to meet group commitments and goals
• Propensity for organization and effective time management
• Professionalism in all situations, including reacting well under pressure and following through on commitments
• Commitment to high standards of quality, including an unwavering attention to detail

ABOUT US

Our mission is to Be Better.
We achieve this through being a vertically integrated company that values attention to detail and sophistication unmatched by competitors. With strategic operational systems in place, our approach sets us apart: it’s the invaluable difference that comes with thoughtful, personalized collaboration. We are a team of hardworking and communicative professionals who take pride in understanding our clients’ desires and making them a reality – trust is just one of the things we build well.

PHYSICAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The typical working conditions, equipment used, and essential physical tasks described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform this job’s essential functions successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

STATEMENT OF EMPLOYER’S RIGHTS

This job description does not list all of the duties of this position. You may be asked by management to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the tasks listed in this job description.
Clear Construction has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the Company may terminate employment at any time, for any reason