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Human Resource Manager Opportunity

Direct hire opportunity in Arvada, CO. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced HR Manager with a history of success in their field. The HR Manager acts as a key company resource by partnering with business leaders in the assessment of business needs and by adapting HR practices, processes, procedures, and services in response to those needs. This position will support the West Region, Colorado and Idaho. This is an in-office position.

The HR Manager will work closely with management and employees providing hands-on and strategic input, insight, and advice on people-related issues: talent management, employee relations, coaching/development, compensation, conflict management, organizational development, recruitment, training and regulatory compliance. The HR Manager will play an essential role in establishing and driving HR programs and talent initiatives to meet both Regional and National objectives aligned with the company's business objectives.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Short/Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Paid Time off and matching 401(k) plan.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide business leadership, direction and guidance to support strategic direction and growth for all assigned organizational units.
• Leads and coordinates recruitment processes with the Business Unit leaders to understand staffing needs, ensure and drive proper staffing levels and partners with the Talent Acquisition Team to drive timely and efficient recruiting and retention efforts. Works with and coordinates third party agencies and out-reach efforts (High Schools, Tech. Schools, College, Professional, Community and Diversity) to expand and enhance recruiting efforts.
• Facilitates and leads activities relating to specific development initiatives for the region/department to grow talent.
• Advise and consult with managers regarding employee concerns around policies, practices, programs, performance management, and terminations. Responsible for investigations and resolution of employee relations issues as needed. Anticipates problems whenever possible and develops, recommends and initiates appropriate steps for resolution.
• Provides ongoing HR support, guidance, and coaching/counseling to managers regarding people plans and programs.
• Support the day-to-day operations of the HR Department and provide advice, assistance, counseling, and follow-up on Company policies and procedures. May be responsible for administration of a variety of programs and processes for their assigned groups, including leave administration, exit interviews, HR policies, engagement, new employee orientations, campus activities and recognition.
• Partners cross-regionally to ensure consistent approach to execution of programs and policies.
• Collaborates to ensure HR practices are aligned with business needs and makes recommendations when changes are appropriate.
• Advise and train managers and employees in a variety of HR and Business-related skills and subjects.
• Completes special projects by clarifying project objectives, setting timetables and schedules, conducting research, developing and organizing information and fulfilling transactions.
• Assists with the implementation of the HR cyclical calendar of events throughout the year. This includes but is not limited to goal setting, annual benefit enrollments, well-being initiatives, end of year performance evaluation and aligned rewards.
• Participates in Business Unit staff meetings as required
• Communicates weekly with HR and Operational Partners.
• Utilizes data and insights to drive business decision making.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in related field and 5 to 7 years' experience in an HR leadership capacity or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior Construction experience preferred.
• Strong/Advanced MS Office and Excel skills required, HRIS experience is a must to include custom report writing.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve complex issues without detailed instruction or procedural guidance. Provide guidance to HR staff in the resolution of complex issues in accordance with Company policies, philosophy and in accordance with applicable laws.
• Demonstrates business acumen and the ability to partner to create people strategies which position the business and our people to win.
• Technology proponent who uses information to improve decision-making and drive operational efficiency.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.
• Skill in project management, planning, organizing and prioritizing work assignments to manage a high-volume workload in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to protect confidential and proprietary information, setting professional boundaries as needed.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret a variety of policies, procedures, labor contracts, statistical data, regulations and professional publications in order to propose changes that increase management effectiveness.
• Ability to develop SOP, templates/forms, presentations, spreadsheets and communications for HR and Company requirements using MS Office and other applicable tools.
• Ability to travel as needed both in state and out of state (approximate travel 25% to 35%).
• Demonstrated success in recruitment and retention initiatives.
• Highly effective communicator.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift to 20 pounds occasionally.

Successful candidates are required to pass pre-employment drug screen, MVR and Criminal Background.