Director of People & Development

Turner Mining Group is a premier provider of contract mining services across the United States, known for operational excellence, safety, and innovation. Our success is driven by our people, and we are committed to building a high-performance culture that supports growth, development, and long-term careers in the mining industry.

Position Summary

The Director of People & Development will lead Turner Mining Group’s human resources strategy with a strong emphasis on talent acquisition, employee development, and organizational effectiveness. This leadership role is responsible for building scalable systems, strengthening company culture, and ensuring we attract, develop, and retain a high-performing workforce across both field operations and corporate functions.

This role serves as a strategic partner to senior leadership and plays a critical role in supporting the company’s rapid growth in a demanding, field-based environment.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive People strategy aligned with Turner Mining Group’s business goals
• Partner with executive leadership to drive workforce planning, organizational design, and culture initiatives
• Build HR infrastructure to support a rapidly scaling, multi-site workforce

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Oversee recruiting strategy for high-volume field roles and specialized corporate positions
• Ensure effective sourcing pipelines for skilled trades, operators, and leadership talent
• Implement data-driven recruiting strategies to improve time-to-fill and quality of hire

Learning & Development

• Design and implement training and development programs for field and corporate employees
• Build leadership development pipelines across operations
• Promote career pathing and succession planning to support long-term workforce sustainability

Employee Experience & Culture

• Champion a strong, safety-first culture across all operations
• Enhance employee engagement, retention, and performance management processes
• Develop initiatives that support employee well-being and satisfaction, particularly in remote job site environments

HR Operations & Compliance

• Oversee HR policies, procedures, and compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Manage employee relations, performance issues, and conflict resolution
• Ensure consistent HR practices across job sites and offices

Performance & Analytics

• Establish and track key HR metrics (turnover, retention, engagement, recruiting effectiveness)
• Use data to inform business decisions and improve workforce outcomes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 8–12+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership roles
• Experience in mining, construction, manufacturing, or other heavy industrial environments strongly preferred
• Proven success leading talent acquisition and employee development in high-growth organizations
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
• Experience supporting geographically dispersed or field-based workforces

Preferred Qualifications

• HR certification (SHRM-SCP, SPHR, etc.)
• Experience building HR functions in scaling or entrepreneurial environments
• Background in high-volume recruiting and workforce planning
• Familiarity with safety-driven cultures and compliance requirements in industrial settings