Director of Human Resources

Des Moines, IA

Full Time

Mid Level

Director of Human Resources

Team Kline • Multi-State (IA, MO, KS, NE) • Full-Time, Exempt

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

About Team Kline
Team Kline is a 100% employee-owned electrical, HVAC, and plumbing contractor operating across Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, and Nebraska. We are approximately 400 Employee Owners strong, with a significant growth strategy for the near future. Our culture is built on the POWER values — Pride, Own It, Wealth Creation, Embrace Change, and Respect — and our goal is to be where people choose to work.

The Role
The Director of Human Resources leads Team Kline’s full people function during a period of significant and intentional growth. This is a strategic and operational leadership role that partners directly with the COO and senior leadership to create a credible and trusted people operations team while also building the necessary infrastructure, culture, and team capability the organization needs to scale. It requires both the ability to see out into the future and plan forward while also having the discipline to execute day-to-day HR operations across a complex, field-heavy, multi-state workforce.

What You’ll Lead

People strategy, workforce planning, and HR metrics
HR team leadership and development
Talent acquisition and employer brand
Employee relations and performance management
Compensation, benefits, and total rewards
Multi-state compliance and risk management
Manager and leadership development; Team Kline University
Safety program oversight and workers’ compensation
HR systems, operations, and process improvement

Skills and Competencies

We are looking for demonstrated strength across the following:

Strategic Thinking — ability to translate long-horizon business goals into structured people plans, balancing vision with near-term execution
Team Leadership — build, develop, and hold accountable a team of HR professionals; modeling high standards and delegating effectively
Influence and Partnership — engage with senior leaders and operational managers to make aligned people decisions
Change Leadership — lead organizational change with structure and stakeholder engagement, managing resistance and building adoption
Employment Law Compliance — ability to apply multi-state employment law requirements across HR and the business
Employee Relations — navigate complex workplace situations with sound judgment, fairness, and consistency
Communication — must be able to communicate clearly and credibly in written and verbal formats, adapting style for the audience

Experience and Credentials

8+ years of progressive HR experience across multiple functions; must demonstrate expertise in multiple HR competency areas
5+ years of experience in leading others
Multi-state, multi-location environment required; trades, construction, or field workforce strongly preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required
SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent certification strongly preferred

Team Kline is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve.

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