Human Resources Business Partner - USA

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Job description

Regional Manager, People & Culture, USA

Dallas, TX

Position Overview:

Based out of Dallas, the Regional Manager, People & Culture, USA will report to the People & Culture Manager and be the key People & Culture partner to the Executive Vice-President, USA and the USA leadership team (including Branch Managers and Project Managers). This role will support the leadership team in promoting a high-performance work environment and positive culture through progressive HR practices at all US locations for the technical services division of Spark Power Corp.

What does the HR Business Partner at Spark Power do?

• Provide guidance to Branch Managers in encouraging a culture of high productivity and increased employee morale.
• Partner with leaders within region to assist and advise on employee relations situations, including full range of Company policies, guidelines, and procedures, along with relevant employment-related laws, regulations and standards.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state employment statutes as well as Company HR policies and procedures. Support regionalization of documents as required.
• Support with core processes such as benefits/pension management, new hire onboarding and coordination of payroll/IT paperwork and processes.
• Hands-on strategic partner covering all aspects of the People business, providing guidance and support while ensuring consistency across different business lines and regions.
• A field-focused leadership perspective with a focus on coaching and developing field management.
• Act as a cultural ambassador, embodying the One Spark culture while recognizing the unique needs of our different technical service groups within the organization.
• Be able to work remotely as part of the People & Culture team and the Operations leadership team.
• Balance People needs with business needs. Take a fair, but firm approach with employee relations.
• No task is too small to complete when necessary. Roll up your sleeves as needed, but coach and develop others to ensure everyone is fulfilling their roles as required

What are we looking for?

• At least 5 years of relevant HR work experience is required.
• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Human Resources is preferred.
• SHRM designation will be considered an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, highly attentive to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrated technical ability to manage employment policies and apply human rights standards to HR practices. Knowledge and experience with employee groups and employment laws in California is strongly preferred.
• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-pace environment while taking initiative.
• Understanding of sensitive workplace issues; ability to act tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times.
• Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Experience with ERP, ATS or other internal software programs is required. Eagerness to learn and adapt to new software is essential.

Who is Spark?

• We provide end-to-end electrical contracting, operations and maintenance services, and energy sustainability solutions to the industrial, commercial, utility, and renewable asset markets.
• We have over 1300 employees across 38 offices across North America.
• We have numerous exciting projects in commercial, industrial, and institutional sectors across Canada and the US.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.