Sr. Human Resources Manager

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Job description

It's your time, make it matter.

At Peterson, we partner with our customers to build the future. For over 85 years, our peoples' work has shaped the communities where we live, where we raise our families, and where we thrive. Peterson's legacy permeates every aspect of our communities. From roads and bridges, back-up power at hospitals, fire-fighting, concerts and moving goods; we are everywhere you look. At Peterson, you don't just have a career, you have a purpose.

Our family-oriented environment is built on safety, winning, growth, and professional achievement. Hiring and developing exceptional people is critical to our continued success. We have high standards for a good reason: our people represent Peterson, our family, our brand, and our values.

You have high expectations too. You are exceptionally motivated, have outstanding skills, and want your work to matter. Peterson offers competitive wages, generous benefits, and promotional opportunities at a family-owned and operated business. It's time to use your skills and passion to do work that matters!

Job Description

Peterson Cat has an immediate need for an experienced Sr. Human Resources Manager at our San Leandro, CA location.

SUMMARY

The Sr. Human Resources 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, which may be based in California, Oregon, or Washington, on a daily basis. This position represents the overall HR function with the highest level of integrity at all times sharing Peterson's vision, values, and operating principals. Directs and leads complex local HR strategic planning initiatives and assists in company-wide program areas such as Affirmative Action Plan development and administration, and periodic Employee Opinion Surveys.

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 human resources 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.

This position will have a focus on labor relations, assisting in negotiating collective bargaining agreements, implementing arbitration decisions, researching, and handling grievances, researching arbitration panels, and working with the negotiations team as necessary.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign the functions to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Job functions include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

* Lead Sr. HR Reps and meet regularly to provide best in class customer service to business unit leaders, managers, and employees in assigned business units.

* Prepare performance evaluations for direct report team members; coach and counsel, assess development needs of direct report employees, administer corrective action as needed and in line with Peterson's corrective action process and core values.

* Meet with leaders of assigned business units to learn / understand their business, challenge areas, and staffing level needs.

* Responsible for interpretation, and implementation of 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 all functional state and federal regulations, rules, and laws, e.g., EEO, Affirmative Action, etc.

* Provide guidance and direction to business units regarding employment related matters and acts as a department liaison regarding various issues for management.

* Responsible for coordinating workflow, delegating assignments, handling conflict resolutions, 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.

* Assists 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.

* Administer company compensation policies, assisting managers in wage and salary decisions for their teams. Conduct and participate in local wage/salary surveys, update job descriptions and assist the Benefits and Compensation Manager with on-going job evaluations.

* 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 coordinates 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.

* Ensures 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.

* Travel required concerning all areas of responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, safely and in alignment with Peterson's core values. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* 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 through-out assigned area of responsibility sometimes with little advance notice to address employment issues. Estimated travel is up to 25% of the time.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree from a fully accredited college in Business Administration, Human Resources, Management, or other closely related field; and seven to ten years of directly related work experience in a similar role, preferably in a heavy industrial environment with employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

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

Peterson Holding Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. Minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. A drug screen and background check is required.