Full-Time

Director of Human Resources

Posted on 12/13/2025

Groundworks

Groundworks

1,001-5,000 employees

Foundation repair, waterproofing, and crawl spaces

No salary listed

Dallas, TX, USA

In Person

Onsite in Dallas, TX; travel up to 30-50% across US and Canada.

Category
People & HR (1)
Required Skills
Workday HRIS
Risk Management
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
  • At least seven years of HR Director experience, with a focus on Leadership, HR project management, M&A support, process development, or rapidly growing/scaling organizations
  • Experience with Workday preferred
  • Ability to travel across the United States and Canada as needed (up to 30-50% travel)
  • Ability to support a distributed workforce of up to 10,000 employees across multiple locations
Responsibilities
  • Lead a distributed team of HR Business Partners and HR Generalists
  • Lead the development, documentation through creation of SOPs, and implementation of scalable HR processes and workflows to support organizational growth and operational efficiency
  • Design and execute change management communication strategies to ensure clear messaging and stakeholder alignment
  • Manage cross-functional workforce initiatives, such as with operational stakeholders and partners
  • Analyze project outcomes and provide actionable insights to refine strategies and improve operational effectiveness
  • Develop and deliver high-quality presentations and reports, including data-driven insights, visuals, and strategic recommendations, tailored to executive leadership and key stakeholders
  • Drive people strategies that enable enterprise to achieve short- and long-term objectives
  • Lead change initiatives, including workforce development, succession planning, and performance management
  • Provide expert consultation on employee relations, organizational culture, and engagement strategies
  • Provide performance management guidance to business leaders through coaching, counseling, career development, and disciplinary actions when necessary
  • Work closely with leaders and employees to increase workforce productivity, engagement, and employee retention
  • Ensure HR practices align with regulatory requirements and minimize legal risks
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support HR-related aspects of M&A, including workforce assessments, integration timelines, and communications planning
  • Identify and mitigate risks associated with employee transitions, role changes, and company cultural integration
  • Other duties as assigned
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with Workday (if not already in requirements)
  • Experience in a distributed workforce across North America
  • Strong knowledge of employment laws at federal and state levels

Groundworks provides residential foundation repair, basement waterproofing, concrete lifting, and crawl space encapsulation services through a network of local offices across the United States. The company works directly with homeowners, offering free inspections to diagnose issues and provide estimates for its patented repair solutions, and then completes the home improvement projects for a fee. Unlike many contractors that operate locally without standardized processes, Groundworks' model centers on a nationwide network delivering consistent, direct-to-consumer service on home repairs. The company’s goal is to help homeowners fix structural and moisture problems to protect their properties and improve long-term durability.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Founded

1993

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Eighth 2025 acquisition expands to Montana, Oklahoma, New Jersey, and Canada locations.
  • Basement finishing from Basement Guys bolsters Ohio operations under Ohio Basement Authority.
  • Over 70 offices across 35 states leverage 65 years combined Oklahoma experience.

What critics are saying

  • BAY Area undercuts California pricing 20-30% post-EagleLIFT, stealing Southern CA share.
  • Tarion rejects Clarke Basement warranties, blocking 15-20% Toronto revenue immediately.
  • Everdry poaches Ohio technicians with 25% higher pay, dropping revenue 10-15%.

What makes Groundworks unique

  • Patented poly concrete repair from 2025 Leveled Concrete acquisition exports to 80 branches.
  • Direct-to-consumer free inspections drive foundation and waterproofing project completions.
  • Acquires local experts like EagleLIFT for tech-forward soil stabilization in California.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Equity Ownership

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-20%

1 year growth

-20%

2 year growth

-20%
Business Wire
Feb 19th, 2026
Groundworks® Expands to West Texas and Enters New Mexico Market with Acquisition of WTX Foundation Repair

Groundworks®, North America’s leading and fastest-growing foundation and water management solutions company, announced today its acquisition of WTX Foundatio...

GlobeNewswire
Sep 3rd, 2025
Groundworks® Expands Houston Presence Through Acquisition of Leveled Concrete

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Sept. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Groundworks, North America’s leading and fastest-growing foundation and water management solutions company, today announced its acquisition of Leveled Concrete in Houston, Texas. This strategic addition will enable the company to expand its existing concrete repair services to more Houston homeowners. “The team at Leveled Concrete brings unique expertise in affordable poly concrete repair,” said Matt Malone, founder CEO of Groundworks. “Our goal is to export this methodology to our 80 branches to continue serving our customers across North America.” Leveled Concrete has been providing unmatched precision and innovative techniques for long-lasting results since 2014. Together with Groundworks, they will serve the area with nearly 100 employees

GlobeNewswire
Dec 4th, 2024
Groundworks Expands with Yellowstone Acquisition

Groundworks® has acquired Yellowstone Structural Systems in Bozeman, MT, marking its first office in Montana and expanding its presence in the Western U.S. This move aims to provide reputable foundation services in the region. Yellowstone, known for its foundation and structural repair solutions, will continue operating under the Groundworks name. The acquisition aligns with Groundworks' strategy of partnering with local brands to build a national foundation services business.

ForexTV
Aug 28th, 2024
Groundworks® Extends Seattle Presence with the Acquisition of Rainy Day

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PEI Group
Aug 5th, 2024
KKR-backed Groundworks acquires Clarke Basement Systems | PE Hub

Clarke Basement Systems is a Toronto-based provider of crawl space structural repair, foundation repair and basement waterproofing services.

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