Human Resources Manager

Peterson•San Leandro, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources (HR) Manager acts as a business partner by implementing Company HR strategy and by providing HR guidance, tools and support to their assigned business unit’s management teams. This position represents the overall HR function with the highest level of integrity at all times sharing Peterson’s vision, values, and operating principals. Manages employee-relations activities and programs that promote positive labor and employee relations for all Peterson companies. Participates in the development and implementation of company-wide HR initiatives; supports implementation of policies and programs through project coordination, data analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous process improvement. Work involves a high level of decision making, initiative, and independent judgment. Depending on location, this position may also assist in negotiating collective bargaining agreements, implementing arbitration decisions, researching and handling grievances, researching arbitration panels and working with the negotiations team as necessary.

Requirements

Able to collect, interpret, and/or analyze complex data and information such as complex laws, and/or policies.
Ability to work with all levels of management.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
Demonstrated ability to plan and organize projects; coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees.
Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.
Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
Must be able to travel to branch locations throughout assigned area of responsibility, sometimes with little advance notice.
Bachelor's Degree from a fully accredited college in Business Administration, HR, Management, or other closely related field; and a minimum of four (4) years of directly related experience in a similar HR role, preferably in a heavy industrial environment with employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Prior experience directing, coordinating, reviewing, and/or monitoring the work of others required.
Must maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.

Nice To Haves

Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) preferred.

Responsibilities

Interpret and implement policies, procedures, laws, standards and government regulations to employees at all levels of the organization.
Proactively monitor all processes and policies to ensure compliance with functional state and federal regulations, rules, and laws.
Provide guidance and direction to business units regarding employment related matters and act as a department liaison regarding various issues for management.
Coordinate workflow for HR personnel, delegating assignments, handling conflict resolutions, and maintaining accurate files and records.
Contribute to the HR team’s business strategy by identifying, prioritizing and building organizational capabilities, behaviors, and process efficiency improvements.
Support management in forecasting and planning through staffing, succession planning and employee development activities.
Review and benchmark internal and external environment to improve HR policies, procedures, and initiatives to enhance overall business performance.
Identify and drive communication and cross functional learning to facilitate continuous improvement and cohesiveness.
Understand management and employee opinions and anticipate needs and concerns.
Maintain close contact with other HR team members, and other corporate services departments such as Accounting, Risk, and Information Services to work in synchronization with local and regional needs.
Prepare the company’s response to employment-related litigation or inquiries.
Assist managers with employee-relations activities and programs including but not limited to employee complaints, performance management, corrective action, interpretation of polices, and employee recognition programs.
Review and approve performance reviews and provide guidance to company managers to ensure consistency between salary increases given and employee’s performance evaluation.
Conduct investigations into claims of harassment or other company-guideline violations.
Research state and federal employment laws and coordinate appropriate revisions to company’s human resources policies and procedures as needed.
As directed, create and/or revise human resource communications materials such as handbooks and procedures manuals.
Ensure that all employees receive and understand company’s human resources policies and procedures and all updates.
Assist Talent Acquisition team with recruitment and outreach efforts as needed.
Assist managers with interviewing and selecting candidates to fill openings.
Conducts stay and exit interviews with employees; communicate findings to management.
Assist Compensation team with administering company compensation policies and practices.
Travel up to 25% of the time to perform essential job functions at various Peterson locations.
Maintain punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.
Depending on location, may assist in negotiating collective bargaining agreements, implementing arbitration decisions, researching and handling grievances, researching arbitration panels and working with the negotiations team as necessary.