Regional Human Resources Manager - Central Region

Company Overview:

Henkels & McCoy is one of the largest privately held firms providing project management, engineering, construction, installation, maintenance and training services to utility, commercial, industrial and government customers. We have more than 80 offices strategically located from coast to coast.

Position Reports to: Director, Corporate Human Resources

Dotted Line Reporting: Regional Vice President / RBM

Direct Reports: Shared Administrator

Support Structure: Corporate HR Functions (comp, benefits, staffing, employee relations and training)

Travel Requirements: 40% to 50%.

Environment:

Henkels & McCoy is undertaking an initiative to introduce the benefits of a defined field HR support platform where traditionally there had been none. Historically the operating regions inside of H&M had been supported by centralized HR and legal functions out of the corporate offices in Blue Bell, PA. As part of the new vision for field HR support, Henkels & McCoy will be adding HR resources in the regional offices to be closer to the work, the employees and the management of the company. This position of Regional HR Manager for the Central Region is a "start up" opportunity, as these positions have not existed in the past and will be very hands on.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage the implementation, administration and operation of functional HR services for assigned regions.
• Provide professional level service and results as it pertains to HR core functional knowledge of employee relations, recruitment, performance management, compensation, benefits and training and development.
• Partner with region management on all HR activities and enhance corporate and regional business processes as opportunities are identified.
• Ensure HR is aligned with regional business initiatives.
• Ensure that issues are handled in a consistent legal manner (Federal, State, Local compliant) or through adherence to company policy, ensuring limited exposure to the company.
• Develop strategies and tactics to address performance problems and opportunities in the organization.
• Provide consultative services and develop strategic solutions.
• Build alliances with management and establish a valuable consultative role within the organization and become a trusted advisor.
• Consult with regional management on appropriate organizational needs including talent strategies, specific staffing needs, management development programs and training initiatives.
• Provide effective coaching, counseling and progressive disciplinary strategies on all employee relations issues, up to and including terminations.
• Identify training needs with regional management; evaluate, plan and resource the appropriate training and development activities using internal and external resources.
• Assist regional management with talent acquisition and talent management programs that meet the needs of the organization
• Counsel regional management on HR policy, practice and procedures.
• Specifically help design and implement a flexible New Employee Orientation program for the assigned region.
• Help to re-design and implement the H&M Employee Rotation Program.

• Specific Skills:

Communications / HR Insight / Decision Making:

• Operate with a customer-centric attitude and proactively seek opportunities to do what needs to be done, as well as, recommending ways to improve processes.
• Collaborate effectively with people at all levels of our organization, translating technical HR concepts into practical language, and adjusting your style to different groups.
• The ability to communicate effectively at all levels using written, verbal and group communication styles.
• Understands a "hands on approach" to providing HR support.

HR Technical:

• Working knowledge of fundamental employee and labor relations concepts.
• Working knowledge of diversified recruiting methods, including an understanding of the legalities of recruiting.
• Working knowledge of benefits (health and welfare programs, retirement plans, disability and leave of absence programs, FMLA, Unemployment, Workers Compensation, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of HR related federal, state & local laws (e.g. ADA , ADEA, AAP, COBRA, EEO, ERISA, Immigration, FLSA, FMLA, HIPAA, Title VII, USERRA).
• Understanding of compensation fundamentals.
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience with training and the development of training.

Interpersonal:

• Strong situational interpretation skills and the ability to collect information, analyze and respond accordingly.

Education:

• BA / BS in related Human Resources degree or relevant work experience.
• PHR / SPHR preferred.

General Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years progressive Generalist experience or combined specialist experience in employee relations, staffing or training.
• Demonstrated experience with skills as defined above.
• Experience in a construction, heavy industrial or related industry required.
• Experience with "start up" HR organizations, a significant plus.

Henkels & McCoy, Inc is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.