Human Resources Director
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Location: Portland, ME 04103
Description:
Job Summary
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for implementing and managing human resources policies and programs in the areas of recruitment, employment, employee relations, and equal opportunity employment in compliance with government regulations and company goals. Partner with Leadership to support and implement effective short and long term strategies to attain organizational objectives. Combines HR mastery and industry knowledge to appropriately evaluate and resolve complex HR issues within a fast paced and changing business environment. Manage a large and geographically dispersed employee base.
SHIFT
Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm with 1 hr lunch daily
Responsibilities
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversee all aspects of employee relations; ensure Company policies are administered fairly and consistently
Provide consultative support to managers and supervisors
Ensure legal compliance with all applicable local state and federal employment laws, including but not limited to FLSA, FMLA and ADAAA to minimize risk/exposure to the company
Provide guidance to ensure the integrity of the performance management program and the development of employees
Partner with respective client group in order to understand the business challenges and to ensure effective and timely HR support
Manage organizational change
Oversee recruiting and staffing process ensuring compliance with EEO, FCC and Affirmative Action; design and implement employee retention strategies
Oversee timely and accurate payroll processing and commission reporting
Conduct employee investigations and oversee all escalated employee issues, including ethics point reports
Establish local procedures to ensure compliance with Company and regulatory agency requirements
Hire, train and manage performance and development of direct reports
Oversee Human Resources communications
Participate in enterprise wide taskforce initiatives
Monitor processes and ensure accurate maintenance of employee files and HRIS database
Review and oversee unemployment and workers compensation claims
Possess comprehensive knowledge of employee benefit programs, and oversee annual enrollment
Participate in budget planning and manage departmental expenses
Manage Labor Relations Programs, coordinate and participate in Labor Relations Negotiations as needed
May support Merger and Acquisition activity working closely with other functional areas
Perform other duties as required
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills/Abilities and Knowledge
Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear and straightforward manner Ability to communicate effectively with executive management and company personnel
Ability to effectively delegate and develop team members
Ability to effectively plan/manage/lead projects
Ability to supervise the work of others
Ability to mentor, develop and motivate team members to the success of the department and business
Ability to deal with the public in a professional manner
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
Ability to make decisions and solve problems while working under pressure Demonstrated PC skills and MS Office skills
Ability to prioritize and organize effectively
Ability to show judgment and initiative and to accomplish job duties
Ability to work independently
Demonstrated Business Acumen
Demonstrated negotiating skills
Ability to analyze and interpret data in order to build a business case
Expert knowledge of local, state and federal employment laws and procedures
Expert knowledge of recruitment trends and technologies
Expert knowledge of wage and hour laws
Expert project management skills
Demonstrated communication skills including public speaking
Expert knowledge of staffing and employment practices
Expert knowledge of employee relation's procedures and applicable law Demonstrated knowledge of broadband services industry/subscription based business model
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or organizational behavior or related field
REQUIRED RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE AND NUMBER OF YEARS
Human Resource Generalist experience in a single or multi-locations environment - 8-10
Management experience - 5+ or relevant HR experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Skills/Abilities and Knowledge
Preferred Education
Master's Degree Preferred Certifications for Human Resource Professionals (PHR, SPHR) preferred
WORKING CONDITIONS
Office environment
Travel required
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for implementing and managing human resources policies and programs in the areas of recruitment, employment, employee relations, and equal opportunity employment in compliance with government regulations and company goals. Partner with Leadership to support and implement effective short and long term strategies to attain organizational objectives. Combines HR mastery and industry knowledge to appropriately evaluate and resolve complex HR issues within a fast paced and changing business environment. Manage a large and geographically dispersed employee base.
SHIFT
Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm with 1 hr lunch daily
Responsibilities
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversee all aspects of employee relations; ensure Company policies are administered fairly and consistently
Provide consultative support to managers and supervisors
Ensure legal compliance with all applicable local state and federal employment laws, including but not limited to FLSA, FMLA and ADAAA to minimize risk/exposure to the company
Provide guidance to ensure the integrity of the performance management program and the development of employees
Partner with respective client group in order to understand the business challenges and to ensure effective and timely HR support
Manage organizational change
Oversee recruiting and staffing process ensuring compliance with EEO, FCC and Affirmative Action; design and implement employee retention strategies
Oversee timely and accurate payroll processing and commission reporting
Conduct employee investigations and oversee all escalated employee issues, including ethics point reports
Establish local procedures to ensure compliance with Company and regulatory agency requirements
Hire, train and manage performance and development of direct reports
Oversee Human Resources communications
Participate in enterprise wide taskforce initiatives
Monitor processes and ensure accurate maintenance of employee files and HRIS database
Review and oversee unemployment and workers compensation claims
Possess comprehensive knowledge of employee benefit programs, and oversee annual enrollment
Participate in budget planning and manage departmental expenses
Manage Labor Relations Programs, coordinate and participate in Labor Relations Negotiations as needed
May support Merger and Acquisition activity working closely with other functional areas
Perform other duties as required
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills/Abilities and Knowledge
Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear and straightforward manner Ability to communicate effectively with executive management and company personnel
Ability to effectively delegate and develop team members
Ability to effectively plan/manage/lead projects
Ability to supervise the work of others
Ability to mentor, develop and motivate team members to the success of the department and business
Ability to deal with the public in a professional manner
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
Ability to make decisions and solve problems while working under pressure Demonstrated PC skills and MS Office skills
Ability to prioritize and organize effectively
Ability to show judgment and initiative and to accomplish job duties
Ability to work independently
Demonstrated Business Acumen
Demonstrated negotiating skills
Ability to analyze and interpret data in order to build a business case
Expert knowledge of local, state and federal employment laws and procedures
Expert knowledge of recruitment trends and technologies
Expert knowledge of wage and hour laws
Expert project management skills
Demonstrated communication skills including public speaking
Expert knowledge of staffing and employment practices
Expert knowledge of employee relation's procedures and applicable law Demonstrated knowledge of broadband services industry/subscription based business model
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or organizational behavior or related field
REQUIRED RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE AND NUMBER OF YEARS
Human Resource Generalist experience in a single or multi-locations environment - 8-10
Management experience - 5+ or relevant HR experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Skills/Abilities and Knowledge
Preferred Education
Master's Degree Preferred Certifications for Human Resource Professionals (PHR, SPHR) preferred
WORKING CONDITIONS
Office environment
Travel required