HR Human Resources Manager - Self Perform Operations

Turner Construction Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) plan

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Turner Construction Company is seeking an HR Human Resources Manager to oversee the employment life cycle, support a unionized workforce, and ensure compliance with laws. This role requires strong labor relations knowledge and excellent interpersonal skills.

The position ensures effective recruitment processes and advises management on HR policies. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree, 7+ years of HR experience, and familiarity with construction-related industries.

Benefits include flexible medical coverage and a competitive salary range of $140,000 - $180,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Human Resources experience, including supervisory experience.
• Strong background in supporting a unionized workforce preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage full employment life cycle of Human Resources functions.
• Serve as trusted advisor to management on HR policies and labor relations.
• Lead recruitment and onboarding processes for Business Unit.

Skills

Labor relations

Grievance handling

Recruitment

Communication

Problem-solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

HR management applications

Job description

HR Human Resources Manager - Self Perform Operations

Position Description: Manage full employment life cycle of human resources functions including but not limited to recruiting, employee relations, talent management, training, and benefits working with managers and employees within one or more business units. Serve as a strategic partner to business leadership and provide HR leadership in support of a unionized workforce, including administration of collective bargaining agreements, labor relations strategy, and resolution of workforce issues, while ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

This position is 100% in-person and requires regular on-site attendance in the office or on a project site.

• Promote company culture, values, and diversity and inclusion (D&I) activities across company. Active participation in anti-racism learning, and advocate for equity and employee health and wellbeing.
• Serve as trusted advisor and build partnerships with local management and employees to provide guidance and communicate and interpret Human Resources (HR) and company policies, procedures, and local, state, and federal government laws and regulations.
• Participate in defining goals and decisions for regional HR department. Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures for continuous improvement and efficiency of department and services.
• Deliver an extraordinary employee experience by fostering trusting environment where employees can openly engage with HR. Connect in-person with employees regularly ‘where they work’, advocate and provide guidance to Business Unit (BU) leadership on people-related needs and concerns.
• Serve as the primary HR liaison with union representatives and labor organizations, fostering productive labor-management relationships.
• Interpret, administer, and ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) and labor contracts across business units and project locations.
• Support and/or lead collective bargaining negotiations, including preparation of proposals, labor cost analysis, data gathering, contract interpretation, and implementation of agreements.
• Oversee and guide HR staff and managers in handling grievances, disciplinary actions, investigations, dispute resolution, and arbitration processes, ensuring consistency, fairness, and compliance with company policies and CBAs.
• Advise Business Unit leadership on labor relations strategy, workforce risk, and contract obligations; partner with HR Director and legal counsel on complex labor matters.
• Ensure consistent application of policies, procedures, and union contract provisions across operations and locations.
• Lead Talent Acquisition plans for BU including recruitment and onboarding of campus recruits and experienced hires, internal mobility, and all associated processes, in collaboration with Headquarters Talent Management team as applicable.
• Work with department heads and hiring managers to understand employee job duties and business requirements to develop sourcing and recruitment strategies.
• Participate in and execute actions from staffing meetings/discussions, including workforce planning for union trade labor needs.
• Participate in salary planning and compensation administration; provide direction and guidance to BU supervisors and managers regarding merit philosophy. Review and confirm management submissions for accuracy.
• Ensure compensation practices align with company policies as well as union contract requirements and negotiated agreements.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program and minimum of 7 years of progressive Human Resources experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, and 3 years of supervisory or management experience, required
• Professional in Human Resources® (HRCI PHR®) or Society of Human Resources Management Certified Professional (SHRM CP®) certification, or other related certification, preferred
• Experience supporting a unionized workforce or labor relations environment strongly preferred, including exposure to collective bargaining, grievance handling, or contract administration
• Construction or construction-related industries or experience in large-size (10,000+ employees) organization, preferred
• Good understanding of business and construction operations
• Excellent problem-solving skills, continuous improvement mindset, and willingness to challenge status quo
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills; communicate effectively at all levels within organization
• Self-starter with advanced human resources systems and project management skills
• Experience with engagement at senior management organization level
• Supervisory experience and management skills
• Display intellectual curiosity, lifelong learner
• Strong organizational skills with ability to adapt to shifting priorities
• Familiar with lean culture and concepts, continuous improvement principles, methods, and tools
• Proficient in Microsoft suite of applications and human resources related applications
• Regular travel

The salary range for this position is estimated to be $140,000.00- $180,000.00 annualized, which represents the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.Additionally, Turner Construction provides flexible benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, financial benefits such as a 401(k) plan, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, wellness benefits, a voluntary legal plan, identity theft, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to be mobile, and the employee regularly travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee occasionally performs work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office or remote setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

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Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.