Area Human Resource Manager Southwest

Description

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Area Human Resources Manager is a valued member of the Leadership Team reporting directly to the Area Vice President of Field Operations with a dotted line to a Regional Human Resources Director who aligns to corporate HR. As a trusted Business Partner the Area HR Manager will drive results and support business objectives. This field-based position supports a business unit comprising approximately 1400 exempt and non-exempt associates across 6 districts in Southern California and Hawaii.

This position requires you to act as a change agent while driving organizational effectiveness through talent acquisition leadership development employee engagement diversity and inclusion associate and labor relations and compliance.

The Area HR Manager provides guidance with training coaching and development as they work with the onsite leadership team to support each location. The Area HR Manager leads associate relations activities which include corrective counseling and investigations among other related duties as this role you will use analytics expertise and workforce trends to influence decisions that drive and improve organizational processes & programs.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES :

Strategic Business Partnership

Work with operations team to identify create and implement innovative human capital solutions that enhance business performance

Champion execute and monitor the effectiveness of corporate programs and initiatives

Talent Acquisition

Work with the recruiting and Area teams to create an Area Staffing Plan based on business growth workforce planning analytics and diversity objectives

Collaborate with the recruiting team acquire top talent through improved selection tools and criteria and local outreach efforts

Cultivate internal talent participate in key role promotional decisions

Leadership Development

Drive talent review and succession planning processes using a consultative approach that ensures a strong talent bench

Work with leaders to create and ensure successful completion of individual development plans

Provide managers with the tools and training to optimize their performance

Diversity Inclusion and Engagement

Champion the shaping and sustaining of a diverse and inclusive workplace

Consult with leadership to develop plans to promote an inclusive environment that is engaging enabling and energizing and one where our associates can thrive

Associate and Labor Relations

Make contributions that develop and sustain a workplace that mirrors our Employee Value Proposition

Lead investigations prepare summaries and make recommendations with a sense of urgency ensuring comprehensive resolutions

Consult with employment counsel to analyze employment decisions as needed

Partner with Labor Relations team to develop a labor strategy including conducting risk assessments facilitating positive associate relations training and drafting action plans to address concerns

Participate in union negotiations prepare and contribute key HR data to ensure successful outcomes within the collective bargaining agreement

Collaborate with Business Agents to resolve grievances and other local matters

Compliance

Ensure compliance with all federal state and local employment laws and regulations (e.g. FMLA ADA FCRA EEO and FLSA)

Communicate interpret and consistently apply company policies procedures and Code of Conduct

Ensure compliance with all Human Resource processes

Consult with compliance expert on the interpretation of policies and procedures

Conduct regular compliance reviews at location level (Wage and Hour etc.)

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS :

Bachelors degree required; Masters degree preferred

SHRM or HRCI Certification(s) preferred

6 years of progressive Human Resources experience in more than one facet of HR preferred relevant experience will be considered

Creative independent self-starter who excels in a fast paced environment

Agile and quick learner enjoys collaborative projects and continuous education

Ability to understand the business operations from a strategic and tactical perspective

Must be a confident communicator (including written and verbal skills) and able to effectively champion ideas influence and present to Leadership

Ability to effectively manage multiple projects with competing priorities diverse audiences and challenging environments

Knowledge of employment law and regulatory compliance issues (deeper knowledge required for certain states such as CA MA etc.)

Must possess a high level of honesty integrity and ethics

Regular predictable full attendance is an essential function of the job

Ability to travel as necessary (approximately 50%) work the required schedule work at the specific location required

Must complete Penske employment application submit to a background investigation (to include past employment education and criminal history) and drug screening

Physical Requirements :

• The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The associate will be required to : read; communicate verbally and / or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.
• While performing the duties of this job the associate may be required to stand walk and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch handle and feel and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and / or move up to 25lbs / 12kg.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay : $95500-$129100 / yr

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Fmla,ATS,Paychex,Microsoft Outlook,Workers' Compensation Law,Benefits Administration,HRIS,Payroll,Employment & Labor Law,ADP,Administrative Experience,Human Resources

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 95500 - 129100