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Whether you're hiring your next foreman or prepping certified payroll, this free toolbox gives you the HR templates and tools to do it faster—and with fewer headaches.

These resources are built for construction HR teams who wear many hats and don’t have time to start from scratch.

Drop your email to get instant access to all the templates:

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Welcome to the HR Manager’s Toolbox for Construction Teams 

Managing people in construction isn’t easy — but with the right tools, it gets a whole lot smoother.

Every construction project starts with a solid foundation — and the same holds true for your people.

Behind every skilled crew, every compliant payroll, and every successful project is an HR professional juggling deadlines, regulations, and real people’s lives. We built this toolbox to support you—the HR leaders, administrators, and operations pros who keep construction teams running smoothly.

The HR Manager’s Toolbox is your just-in-time resource for handling everything from onboarding to engagement, certified payroll to policy updates. These tools are shaped by the real-world challenges construction HR teams face daily—tools designed to save you time, reduce risk, and build trust from the field to the front office.

Whether you're hiring a foreman, troubleshooting timecards, or launching a handbook from scratch, this toolbox is here to help. It’s more than templates. It’s a confidence boost. A shortcut. A way to keep your back office as organized and job-ready as your field crew.

We hope this toolkithelps you work smarter, lead stronger, and make your construction company a place people want to work—and stay.

— The hh2 Team

 

WHAT'S INSIDE: 

Here’s what you’ll get with your HR Manager’s Toolbox:

orangecheck 13 ChatGPT Prompts Every HR Manager Can Use

orangecheck Essential Hiring and Onboarding Tips for Construction HR

orangecheck Certified Payroll Submission Checklist

orangecheck Employee Engagement Survey

orangecheck Performance Review Template

orangecheck Employee Timesheet Template

orangecheck New Hire Onboarding Checklist (Construction-Specific)

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Each tool is ready to download and easy to customize—designed to save you time and reduce stress.

About the Toolbox

WHY WE BUILT THIS TOOLBOX

The HR Manager’s Toolbox is a go-to collection of practical tools built for the fast-paced, no-room-for-error world of construction HR. Whether you’re hiring, onboarding, managing payroll, or supporting your team’s development, this toolkit is here to help you handle it all—fast, clearly, and with confidence.

You don’t need to read it cover to cover. Just pick what you need, when you need it.

FIVE WAYS TO USE THE TOOLBOX

  1. Grab what you need. Download and use any template for the task at hand—no need to start from scratch.

  2. Share with a teammate. Collaborate with a field supervisor or office colleague using the same tools.

  3. Bring it to a meeting. Use a template or prompt to lead better conversations during team huddles or reviews.

  4. Learn as a group. Start a quick discussion with other admins or managers around one of the tools.

  5. Support a peer. Help someone else save time by sending them a resource they can use right away.

NOT SURE WHERE TO START?

Here are a few easy wins to explore first:

  • New Hire Onboarding Checklist – Set your next hire up for success

  • Certified Payroll Checklist – Stay compliant without the scramble

  • Performance Review Template – Keep reviews simple and focused

  • Employee Engagement Survey – Start listening, and improve retention

  • Timesheet Template – Track hours clearly and avoid payroll headaches

NEW TO HR IN CONSTRUCTION?

Start with these foundational tools to get organized and build trust with your team:

  • Hiring Tips for Construction HR

  • Employee Handbook Template

  • Performance Review Template

  • Certified Payroll Checklist