HR Manager

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Company: Candela Systems Corporation

Location: Hawthorne, NY 10532

Description:

Join our dynamic electrical contracting firm as an HR Manager, where you'll lead strategic HR initiatives, ensure compliance with labor laws, and support a thriving workforce. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who excels in workforce planning, employee relations, compliance, and talent management.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR & Workforce Development
  • Develop HR strategies to enhance workforce growth, retention, and efficiency.
  • Lead workforce planning, apprenticeship programs, and employee training.
  • Partner with leadership on engagement, succession planning, and compensation initiatives.

Compliance & Labor Law Administration
  • Ensure compliance with Prevailing Wage, Certified Payroll, FMLA/PFML, OSHA, and labor laws.
  • Oversee certified payroll reporting for public projects.
  • Serve as the primary liaison for OSHA reporting, workplace safety, and legal compliance.

Recruitment, Onboarding & Employee Relations
  • Oversee hiring strategies to attract top talent in electrical contracting.
  • Manage onboarding, HRIS setup, compliance documentation, and new hire orientation.
  • Handle employee relations, performance management, and disciplinary actions.

HR Operations & Payroll Administration
  • Ensure accurate payroll processing, benefits administration, and 401K contributions.
  • Manage HR systems, tracking apprenticeships, licenses, and compliance reporting.

Training & Safety Compliance
  • Coordinate company-wide safety training, OSHA compliance, and certification renewals.
  • Develop ongoing education programs, including NEC classes and field safety training.

What You Bring
  • Bachelor's in HR, Business, or related field (HR certification preferred but not a requirement)
  • 5+ years of HR experience, ideally in construction or electrical contracting.
  • Expertise in certified payroll, prevailing wage, and union/non-union compliance.
  • Strong knowledge of FMLA, OSHA, workers' compensation, and labor laws.
  • Proficiency in HRIS (BambooHR or similar) and payroll software.
  • Bilingual in Spanish is a strong plus!

Why Join Us?
  • Lead HR initiatives in a fast-growing firm.
  • Blend strategy with hands-on operations in a key leadership role.
  • Competitive salary, benefits, and career growth opportunities.
  • Make a lasting impact on company culture and workforce success.

  • Ready to power up your HR career? Apply today!

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