HR Manager

Company Description

SOCOTEC is a provider of niche consulting services within the architecture, engineering and construction industries focusing on high-performance buildings and specialty structures. Through an integrated, holistic approach, our professionals provide solutions for building envelope, energy efficiency, sustainability, code advisory and construction advisory projects.

SOCOTEC’s combination of expertise, experience and methods are increasingly recognized as best-in-class fueling significant growth. 

SOCOTEC is proud to announce that it has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work by the renowned global authority on workplace culture, Great Place to Work®.

Job Description

• Build and foster relationships across all levels of management in order to become their primary contact on people-related issues.
• Supports employees through all the milestones of the employee lifecycle from on-boarding to off-boarding.
• Implement recommended employee engagement and retention strategies for assigned employee populations.
• Provide guidance to management and employees by interpreting company policies and employment laws providing guidance consistent with expected practices.
• Facilitate and support the performance management and compensation review processes, while serving as an advisor to leaders and managers.
• Conduct thorough internal investigations related to employee issues and bring them to resolution.
• Manage leaves of absence in accordance with FMLA, ADA, and state-mandated laws. Including managing accommodation cases.
• Ensure that the company is compliant with local, state, and federal regulations in accordance with the policies and practices of the company.
• Evaluate and recommend revised internal processes to increase efficiency.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required.
• Provide guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning.
• Integrate and\or maintain programs based on Mergers\Acquisitions related to business decisions made at time of acquisition.
• Maintain and integrate employee benefits programs and inform employees of benefit updates\changes; recommend benefit programs to management; directing the processing of open enrollment and onboarding new hires\terminations; participate in benefit renewal bids; design and conduct educational programs on benefit programs.
• Process benefits and 401k transitions for our various entities.
• Ensure accurate record keeping by maintaining and updating the Recruiting Report and Organizational Charts.
• Maintain electronic employee files and submit changes in employee information to payroll as needed.
• Assist with HR department projects and events as needed

Qualifications

Required Skills / Experience:

• 5+ yrs minimum experience in Human Resources
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Strong interpersonal communication, coaching and listening skills, critical writing and thinking skills, an open-minded approach and ability to think on one’s feet
• Strong organizational skills; creative problem solver; detail oriented; accurate proofreader
• Highly collaborative with an emphasis on being a team player.
• Strong analytical, reporting and presentation skills
• Ability to deal with ambiguity, tight deadlines, multiple priorities, and demanding environments
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
• Travel required, 20% - 30%.
• In office required 4-5 days per week.

Preferred Skills / Experience

• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM SCP highly desired
• Experience in a professional services industry preferred
• Experience with ADP or other HRIS systems, preferred
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Additional Information

SOCOTEC offers generous compensation packages including salary, benefits & bonus based upon relevant experience.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.