Matthew Larsen
Director - Human Resources Operations Swinerton Inc
Matthew Larsen is the Director of Human Resources Operations at Swinerton, where he leads people strategy across a large, employee-owned construction organization. A people-first HR leader and former United States Air Force non-commissioned officer, Matthew brings deep expertise in employee relations, workplace investigations, change management, and culture transformation. Prior to joining Swinerton, Matthew held senior HR leadership roles with Pelican Products, Republic Services, and Mister Car Wash, supporting complex multi-site and international workforces. He is passionate about equipping leaders to navigate people challenges with confidence, building inclusive and high-performing environments, and translating HR strategy into practical, on-the-ground impact. His work centers on building trusted partnerships between operations and HR, strengthening front-line leadership capability, and creating practical people solutions that improve employee experience while reducing organizational risk.
Seminars
- Challenging the assumption that employment claims are primarily an HR or legal issue by equipping frontline leaders to identify risks early, navigate difficult conversations confidently, and escalate concerns before they become formal disputes
- Reducing employment claim costs by nearly 50% in one year, with current trends indicating a potential total reduction exceeding 65%, through targeted leadership development, earlier intervention, and stronger operational accountability
- Embedding a proactive partnership model between operations and HR through job site engagement, practical manager toolkits, and clear escalation pathways that help leaders solve people challenges before they become business risks
Join both speakers for an interactive audience-led Q&A designed to unpack the strategies, challenges, and lessons behind their approaches to manager effectiveness, employee retention, and workplace risk reduction. Ask your questions, compare perspectives, and gain deeper insight into what it takes to successfully drive change in this area.
