Human Resources Manager, Augusta

Turner Construction Company • Augusta, GA

19h

About The Position

Turner Construction is seeking a Human Resources Manager to manage the full employment life cycle of HR functions—including recruiting, employee relations, talent management, training, and benefits—for one or more business units. The role partners with managers and employees and manages one or more Human Resources Generalists or Administrators across one or more locations.

The manager promotes company culture, values, diversity, equity, and inclusion; advises local management and employees on HR policies and applicable laws; contributes to regional HR goals and continuous improvement; and supports an engaging employee experience. The position also leads business-unit talent acquisition plans, including campus and experienced hiring, onboarding, internal mobility, sourcing, and selection.

The position is based in Augusta, Georgia, involves regular travel, and regularly works in an office or remote setting. It may occasionally involve work at construction sites, offices, or off-site venues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited degree program and at least 7 years of progressive Human Resources experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 3 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Good understanding of business and construction operations.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, a continuous improvement mindset, and willingness to challenge the status quo.
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels.
• Self-starter with advanced human resources systems and project management skills.
• Experience engaging at the senior management organizational level.
• Supervisory experience and management skills.
• Intellectual curiosity and commitment to lifelong learning.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to adapt to shifting priorities.
• Familiarity with lean culture and concepts, continuous improvement principles, methods, and tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications and human resources-related applications.
• Ability to travel regularly.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent sitting and computer use, regular mobility and travel, occasional lifting up to 25 pounds, and occasional work at construction sites or other locations.

Nice To Haves

• Professional in Human Resources (HRCI PHR), Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), or other related certification.
• Experience in construction or a construction-related industry, or in an organization with 10,000 or more employees.

Responsibilities

• Promote company culture, values, and diversity and inclusion activities; participate in anti-racism learning and advocate for equity, employee health, and wellbeing.
• Advise local management and employees on HR and company policies, procedures, and applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Participate in defining goals and decisions for the regional HR department and recommend approaches, policies, and procedures to improve efficiency and services.
• Foster a trusting environment where employees can engage with HR; connect with employees where they work and advise business-unit leadership on people-related needs and concerns.
• Deliver timely performance feedback for the business-unit HR team and contribute to or execute annual performance appraisals using talent management systems.
• Lead business-unit talent acquisition plans, including recruitment and onboarding of campus recruits and experienced hires, internal mobility, and related processes in collaboration with Headquarters Talent Management as applicable.
• Oversee recruitment efforts, work with department heads and hiring managers to develop sourcing and recruitment strategies, and review and preliminarily screen applicants and candidates.
• Manage one or more Human Resources Generalists or Administrators.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager