Human Resources Director

About Us We provide industry‑leading, end‑to‑end fire protection, mechanical, and HVAC services. Our skilled tradespeople work in virtually every market across the nation. Job Summary The primary function of this position is to oversee and manage the operations of the Human Resources Department. The Human Resources Manager is responsible for ensuring compliance with policies, coordination of benefits, compensation, offer letters, promotions, terminations, investigations, and all other Human Resources related issues that arise within the company. This job requires the ability and desire to work in a fast‑paced, multi‑tasked environment with a focus towards administration, compliance, analysis, and customer service. It will require travel to the branch office locations. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Primary duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Create and send out all offers, promotion and termination letters. Oversee the applicant tracking system with the Talent Acquisition Specialist and Human Resources Generalist. Assist with recruiting, interviewing, and employment advertising. Drug screen administration. HR reports for executive management meetings. Assist with all training seminars. Responsible for FMLA, LOA, STD and LTD administration. Responsible for salary administration. Oversee the career fair and outreach spreadsheet for AAP with the HR/Recruiting Coordinator and Human Resources Generalist. Manage invoices and time sheets for temporary employees, coordinating with department managers when necessary. Manage the Company’s affirmative action plan. Oversee volunteer efforts and employee engagement. Visit branch offices when necessary. Handle all EEOC complaints, terminations, and investigations. Consult on employee benefits as needed. Oversee tuition reimbursement program. Oversee the implementation of Human Resources programs through Human Resources staff. Identify opportunities for improvement and resolution of problems. Oversee and manage the work of reporting Human Resources staff while encouraging the ongoing development of the Human Resources staff. Conduct a continuing study of all Human Resources policies, programs, and practices to keep management informed of new developments. Establish and lead the standard recruiting and hiring practices and procedures necessary to recruit and hire a superior workforce. Formulate and recommend Human Resources policies and objectives for the company on any topic associated with employee relations and employee rights. Partner with management to communicate Human Resources policies, procedures, programs, and laws. Coach and train managers in their communication, feedback, recognition, and interaction responsibilities with the employees who report to them. Make sure that the managers know how to communicate with employees successfully, ethically, honestly, and legally. Monitor and advise managers and supervisors in the progressive discipline system of the company. Review, guide, and approve management recommendations for employment terminations. Update the Employee Handbook and ensure all employees are in compliance with Company policies. Ensure the Company is continuously in compliance with current employment law. Attend local community events when asked to represent the company. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. High school diploma or GED is required. A bachelor’s degree in human resources, psychology, or a related field is preferred. PHR or SPHR certification is preferred. 10+ years of HR experience is required. 5+ years of HR management experience is required. HRIS experience required. FMLA experience required. Benefits administration required. Recruitment experience required. Previous experience working in a union environment is preferred. Ability to travel to local and out‑of‑state branch offices is required. Knowledge of federal and multi‑state employment laws and regulations is required. Understanding of HR best practices and current regulations is required. Sound and confident judgement and problem‑solving skills are required. Confident in presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills are required. Outstanding interpersonal relationship building and employee coaching skills are required. Excellent Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and particularly Excel) computer skills are required. Knowledge and skills in Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) is required. General knowledge of various employment laws and practices and experience working with a corporate employment law attorney is required. Ability to think strategically, make sound decisions, and produce accurate and timely results is required. Building positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees and management is required. Demonstrating integrity and professionalism is required. Demonstrating commitment to company values is required. Excellent organizational skills are required. Ability to follow‑up on tasks and assignments in a timely manner is required. Excellent written and verbal communications skills are required. Ability to perform basic business mathematical functions is required. Ability to work with minimal supervision is required. Ability to work effectively in a team environment is required. Complying with all operating policies, procedures, and executed plans and programs is required. Experience working with unions preferred. Experience working in a construction environment is a plus. Physical Demands The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, walk, reach with hands and arms, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The strength rating for this position is classified as sedentary work which entails exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Operation of a computer, telephone, headphones, mailroom cart, and copiers/fax machine is required. Understanding simple memos, and business letters is required. Writing simple memos and summaries is required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to commute to customer and company locations by land and air. Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer. We are an equal opportunity employer for veterans and people with disabilities. Affirmative Action Policy Please review our affirmative action policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr