Human Resources Director

John H. Carter Co. Inc/ControlWorx; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

John H. Carter Co. Inc/ControlWorx seeks a senior HR leader to drive enterprise people strategy, build the HR team, advise executives, and ensure coordination across HR operations, payroll, benefits, and HRIS.

The role leads governance, compliance, and employee experience across multi-state and distributed environments. The position includes oversight of 401(k) audits, Cafeteria Plan, and collaboration with external partners.

Qualifications

• 10+ years advising senior leadership on HR matters.
• Experience leading a multi-functional HR organization (ER, payroll, benefits, HRIS, talent acquisition).
• Experience with governance/oversight for multi-state operations; international subsidiaries a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain current documentation of HR, payroll, benefits, HRIS, recruiting, and compliance procedures.
• Prepare executive analyses and communications on workforce, benefit, compensation, and compliance matters.
• Manage external partners (counsel, brokers, payroll/HR tech providers, auditors, recruiters).
• Lead 401k audits and 5500 filings; ensure data integrity and controls.

Skills

Microsoft Office

HRIS reporting

Payroll knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s in Business Administration

Bachelor’s in Human Resources

Tools

HRIS

Payroll software

Job description

Develops and recommends enterprise people strategy and priorities for consideration and approval by the executive team, develops the HR team, advises leadership, and ensures coordination across all three pillars.

Pillar 1: HR Operations

Employee relations, manager support, policies, performance management, workforce planning, compliance, investigations, and employee experience.

Pillar 2: Payroll, Benefits & HRIS

Payroll governance, benefits strategy and administration, HRIS integrity, reporting, controls, audits, and employee data.

Recruiting strategy, workforce pipelines, selection processes, candidate experience, hiring metrics, and coordination with onboarding.

General Management Responsibilities

• Maintain current documentation of critical HR, payroll, benefits, HRIS, recruiting, and compliance procedures and ensure appropriate backup coverage.
• Prepare executive-level analyses, recommendations, and communications for workforce, benefits, compensation, organizational, and compliance matters.
• Manage outside partners such as employment counsel, benefits brokers, consultants, payroll and HR technology providers, auditors, recruiters, and training resources.
• Manage 401k audit. Prepare 5500 for 401k and Cafeteria Plan.
• Perform other responsibilities and special projects reasonably related to the role and the Company’s needs.
• Expertise of Microsoft Office applications and contemporary payroll, HRIS, recruiting, reporting, and employee self-service technologies.

Please note that this role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship/assistance at this time.

Travel Required

Yes . Travel within the company's geographical locations.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Business Administration or related field.

Bachelors or better in Human Resource Administration or related field.

Experience

Required

10 years:

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and contemporary payroll, HRIS, recruiting, reporting, and employee self-service technologies.

10 years:

Demonstrated experience advising senior leadership and managing complex employee relations, compliance, organizational, and change matters.

10 years:

Experience leading a multi-functional HR organization that includes employee relations, payroll and benefits oversight, HRIS, and talent acquisition.

Preferred

10 years:

Experience with multi-state operations preferred; experience providing governance or oversight to international subsidiaries is a plus.

10 years:

Experience in manufacturing, industrial services, distribution, engineering, field services, or another operationally complex and geographically dispersed environment preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

SHRM Cert Professional

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