Human Resources Manager

ADA Traffic Control; Colchester (VT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Unlimited PTO

401(k) with company match

AAA membership

Job summary

ADA Traffic Control Ltd. in Colchester, VT is seeking a seasoned Human Resources Manager to lead our HR department, oversee payroll compliance, and ensure multi-state labor law adherence across operations.

The role combines operational focus with strategic initiatives to scale workforce efficiency. You will manage onboarding, employee relations, benefits programs, and ADP Workforce Now administration, driving data accuracy and regulatory compliance while fostering a safe, high-performing work

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive human resources management experience, preferably in construction, logistics, utilities, or field service.
• Hands-on, proficient technical expertise using ADP Workforce Now for onboarding, HRIS tracking and compliance records.
• Strong working knowledge of state and federal labor laws, DOT compliance guidelines, and progressive disciplinary frameworks.
• Excellent organizational skills with a proven track record of handling high-volume documentation with error-free precision.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict-resolution capabilities, with the flexibility to support an active field infrastructure workforce.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Oversee payroll processing and multi-state payroll workflows for accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain HR SOPs, workers' compensation cases, and return-to-work coordination.
• Manage employee relations, performance management, and conflict resolution with discretion.

Skills

Employee relations

Payroll accuracy

Compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

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Human Resources Manager

Administration Full Time Colchester, VT, US

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

Overview
ADA Traffic Control Ltd. is a leading provider of comprehensive traffic control services, dedicated to ensuring safety, compliance, and operational excellence across all our project sites. We pride ourselves on cultivating a supportive, safe, and high-performing work environment where our team is treated like family. We are seeking an experienced, dynamic Human Resources Manager to lead our HR department, optimize our workforce operations, and maintain strict compliance with multi-state labor laws. The Human Resources Manager will oversee the entire employee lifecycle for our personnel. This dual-focused operational and strategic role requires a professional who is equally adept at steering employee relations and payroll compliance as they are at implementing scalable administrative processes. The ideal candidate will leverage enterprise systems to streamline organizational compliance, mitigate risk, and scale operational efficiency.

Workforce Acquisition & Onboarding

• Coordinate high-volume regional recruitment campaigns for seasonal and permanent traffic flaggers, support staff, and field security personnel.
• Manage the end-to-end digital onboarding transition for new hires, utilizing ADP Workforce Now to ensure smooth administrative entry.
• Conduct robust safety-focused orientation, communicating firm work-zone expectations and establishing strong crew alignment from day one.

Workforce & Separation Management

• Track and manage employee separations, ensuring all offboarding workflows are executed seamlessly, accurately, and in strict compliance with regulatory standards.
• Oversee the administration of severance agreements, final compensation calculations, and mandatory exit procedures.
• Manage documentation and retention policies for termination tracking, compliance reporting, and unemployment claims.
• Guide operations through progressive discipline steps, mitigating risk and handling escalations efficiently.

Compliance, Screening & SOP Oversight

• Maintain and enforce the company's Human Resources Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Manage Workers' Compensation (WC) claims, case files, incident investigations, and return-to-work coordination for field personnel.
• Ensure total compliance with OSHA standards, maintaining accurate OSHA 300 logs, safety records, and reporting requirements.
• Execute meticulous multi-state compliance checks, mandatory background screening, and I-9 documentation audits.
• Implement strict progress-discipline protocols and manage zero-tolerance safety escalation or stop-work rules across active worksites.
• Coordinate with legal counsel in a variety of labor disputes

Employee Relations & System Administration

• Serve as the primary administrative lead for ADP Workforce Now, overseeing personnel data, crew details, and structural metadata.
• Champion competitive employee benefits programming, open enrollment tracking, performance monitoring, and team morale initiatives.
• Guide managers and supervisors through strategic progressive discipline workflows, managing employee grievances or conflict resolution with absolute discretion.
• Act as an accessible, supportive resource for field crews, operational dispatchers, and executive leadership alike.

Payroll Processing & Oversight

• Lead end-to-end payroll processing utilizing ADP Workforce Now, ensuring absolute data integrity, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Execute rigorous review, auditing, and administrative oversight of all multi-state payroll workflows, timesheet conversions, and metadata fields.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a closely related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive human resources management experience, preferably within construction, logistics, utilities, or field service industries.
• Hands-on, proficient technical expertise using ADP Workforce Now for onboarding, HRIS tracking, and compliance records.
• Strong working knowledge of state and federal labor laws, DOT compliance guidelines, and progressive disciplinary frameworks.
• Exceptional organizational skills with a proven track record of handling high-volume documentation with error-free precision.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict-resolution capabilities, with the flexibility to support an active field infrastructure workforce.
• Comprehensive medical insurance plans tailored to support you and your family.
• 100% employer-paid dental and vision insurance coverage.
• Fully employer-paid life insurance policy for essential financial peace of mind
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) policy to support an excellent work-life balance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan featuring a competitive company match.
• Fully employer-paid AAA membership for peace of mind on the road.