Area Human Resources Manager - East
About The Position
Guardian Fire Services is seeking an experienced, hands-on Area Human Resources Manager to support operations across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, initially covering locations in Lester, Pennsylvania; Kingston, Massachusetts; and Williamsport, Maryland. This is a highly visible, field-facing HR leadership role working directly with branch managers, operational leaders, and employees in an industrial services environment. The position requires balancing employee advocacy with operational accountability and business performance, and involves approximately 50% travel throughout the assigned region. The Area Human Resources Manager will support recruiting and workforce planning, employee relations, leadership development, retention, performance management, succession planning, safety and risk management, HR compliance, and integration activities as the company grows through acquisitions. The role is suited to a proactive, approachable HR leader who builds relationships, takes ownership, solves problems, and supports operating businesses.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of progressive HR generalist, HR business partner, or HR management experience.
- Demonstrated success partnering directly with branch managers and field operations leadership.
- Strong experience in recruiting, employee relations, workplace investigations, performance management, retention, and leadership development.
- Working knowledge of federal and multi-state employment laws and HR practices.
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage competing priorities across multiple locations.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
- Willingness and ability to travel approximately 50% throughout the assigned region.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting industrial field services, construction, skilled trades, mechanical services, facilities services, or similar operational environments.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline.
- SHRM or HRCI certification.
Responsibilities
- Partner with branch leadership to identify staffing needs, recruit field technicians and operational talent, and develop sustainable talent pipelines.
- Provide hands-on guidance regarding employee concerns, workplace issues, conflict resolution, investigations, corrective action, and employment practices.
- Coach, counsel, mentor, and train branch managers and supervisors to strengthen their people-management capabilities.
- Identify turnover trends, address retention challenges, and implement strategies to improve employee engagement and workforce stability.
- Support performance evaluations, accountability, employee development plans, and management of performance issues.
- Identify high-potential employees, support internal advancement, and develop future branch and operational leaders.
- Partner with operational and safety leadership to reinforce a strong safety culture, promote accountability, and support incident investigations and corrective actions.
- Ensure consistent application of HR policies, employment laws, and sound people-management practices across assigned locations.
- Support onboarding, change management, and HR integration activities as the company grows through acquisitions.
Benefits
- Health insurance options
- Dental insurance options
- Vision insurance options
- Life insurance options
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Professional growth and career advancement opportunities
- Generous paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Bonus opportunity of 20%
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
