Human Resources Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Human Resources Manager

Position Highlights

• Broad, hands-on HR role across employee relations, benefits, recruiting, and compliance
• Ownership of open enrollment execution within an established framework
• Foundational HR programs in place (policies, compliance calendar, core processes)
• Exposure to multi-state workforce and field-based operations
• Opportunity to improve and evolve HR programs over time

About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on Human Resources Manager to support and execute across all core HR functions. This role is ideal for a well-rounded HR professional who is comfortable balancing day-to-day HR operations with employee relations, compliance, and recruiting.

An established HR foundation is already in place, including policies, processes, and core programs. The HR Manager will take ownership of executing these programs, ensuring consistency and compliance, and identifying opportunities for improvement over time.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations matters, including investigations, conflict resolution, and performance management
• Guide managers on disciplinary actions, documentation, and employee management practices
• Promote a fair, consistent, and respectful workplace culture

Benefits Administration & Open Enrollment

• Administer health and welfare benefits, including enrollments, changes, and vendor coordination
• Own execution of annual open enrollment within an established framework, including timeline management, employee communications, and issue resolution
• Partner with brokers and internal stakeholders to ensure a smooth and effective enrollment process
• Support ongoing improvements to benefits processes and employee experience

Talent Acquisition

• Lead full-cycle recruiting across multiple roles and locations
• Partner with hiring managers to define staffing needs and candidate profiles
• Manage candidate experience, offer process, and onboarding coordination

Compliance & HR Operations

• Execute compliance programs, including maintaining compliance calendars, policies, and required reporting
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, etc.)
• Maintain HRIS data integrity and accurate employee records
• Support reporting and audit requirements (e.g., EEO-1, benefits reporting)
• Contribute to ongoing refinement of HR policies and processes

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience across multiple functional areas
• Strong background in employee relations and workplace investigations
• Experience administering benefits and supporting open enrollment
• Working knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance requirements
• Ability to manage competing priorities and operate independently

Preferred

• Experience in a unionized environment, including grievance handling and CBA interpretation
• Experience in commercial construction or similar field-based workforce
• Multi-state HR experience
• Experience leading or supporting HRIS implementation

Who You Are

• Practical and solutions-oriented, with strong judgment in employee situations
• A clear communicator who builds credibility with managers and employees
• Detail-oriented with a focus on consistency and defensible decision-making
• Comfortable in a hands-on, execution-focused role

Why Join Us

• Broad exposure across all areas of HR
• Opportunity to take ownership of established programs and improve them over time
• Supportive leadership and clear operational foundation
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

Sauer Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.