HR Policy

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  • Human resources isn’t only for office workers. It’s just as important to the men and women in the construction industry who build the homes, high rises, and highways we depend on. The success of every construction project depends on the workers and managers who complete it, so the department in charge of that workforce—HR—plays a vital role.
  • However, human resource management in construction projects has its share of unique challenges. Implementing, keeping track of, and enforcing human resources policies can sometimes be more complicated than in other industries. In this article, you’ll learn about the critical roles and responsibilities of HR in construction companies, and we’ll explain successful HR strategies for construction companies that can help your firm overcome common HR challenges and gain a competitive edge.
  • In any industry, human resources management includes all of the steps required to hire and manage people within an organization. While many basic HR roles and responsibilities in construction are similar to those in other industries, the way human resources fulfills those responsibilities can sometimes be different. Here’s a quick rundown:
  • Forecasting—Since construction is often project-based, the duties and responsibilities of the HR manager include collaborating with construction managers, project managers, contractors, and others to identify and document each project’s roles and responsibilities, as well as detail the end-to-end processes required on a project (or series of projects) to determine labor needs.
 

Hiring

For each project, HR professionals seek and recruit qualified, experienced applicants with the necessary skills. Because construction work includes many  specialized jobs, the talent pool for such jobs may be quite small. Many large projects or projects subsidized by the government are required to hire union labor or pay non-union workers union wages.

Training

HR departments ensure that employees are properly trained and licensed to perform the required tasks, use the necessary equipment, and meet any unique requirements of their construction projects.

Employee Retention

Losing skilled workers in the middle of a project can leave a construction company unable to meet its project completion deadline. HR can develop incentives to keep them working until the project is finished and help them want to stay with the company for future projects.

Compensation and Benefits Plans

HR helps their organization offer competitive pay and benefits. For example, HR can research and recommend healthcare plans, which are especially important to construction workers whose livelihood depends on their health.

Worker Safety

Worker safety is a key concern in construction because accidents and injuries are so common. HR needs to make sure their company has all appropriate safety precautions in place and that workers follow them.

Director (Vihaan Samra)