Personnel Manager

Crest Industries•Geismar, LA

13d

About The Position

About Optimal At Optimal, we understand what’s at stake during your turnarounds and projects. That’s why we lead with integrity, trust, and expertise in everything we do. We retain proven, experienced craftsmen and, with multiple locations nationwide, execute hundreds of customized solutions so our clients can stay ahead of schedule and under budget. At Optimal, you come first—plain and simple. As part of the Crest family, we are committed to: We Take Care of our People We are our Word We Value Relationships We Have Something to Prove Position Summary The Personnel Manager is responsible for workforce administration, employee relations, staffing coordination, onboarding, compliance, and personnel support across field and office operations. This position manages and develops the personnel team, ensuring efficient workforce support while maintaining compliance with company policies and operational requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma required
5+ years in personnel management, HR, recruiting, workforce coordination, or construction administration
Construction, industrial, or petrochemical experience
Workforce planning and employee coordination
Knowledge of employment practices and workforce compliance
Strong communication and conflict resolution skills
Personnel file management and documentation accuracy
Timekeeping/payroll coordination
Strong organizational and multitasking ability

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in business, HR, construction management, or related field preferred
Turnaround, shutdown, or outage workforce management experience preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinate manpower requirements with operations and project leadership
Support workforce planning for projects, maintenance, and turnarounds
Maintain staffing rosters and employee availability
Assist with recruiting and placement of field and office personnel
Coordinate mobilization and demobilization of employees
Manage new hire onboarding process
Ensure completion of: Employment documentation, Safety orientation, Drug testing, Background checks, MVR reviews, Certifications and credentials verification
Coordinate site-specific onboarding requirements
Maintain employee files and workforce records
Track certifications, licenses, and training requirements
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and company employment requirements
Support audits and workforce reporting
Coordinate with payroll regarding: Timekeeping issues, Workforce changes, Status updates, Terminations and transfers
Monitor manpower reporting and labor tracking
Monitor turnover trends and workforce shortages
Conduct exit interviews and workforce feedback reviews
Support retention and employee development initiatives
Partner with safety team to ensure workforce compliance
Verify training requirements (OSHA, NCCER, TWIC, site-specific training)
Support return-to-work and workforce fitness requirements