Human Resources Manager

Ohio Transmission Corporation; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Transmission Corporation seeks a Field HR Manager to align business objectives with employees across designated units. This role supports management with HR guidance, policy interpretation, and workforce planning while traveling up to 50% for acquisition integration.

You’ll implement retention strategies, analyze HR trends, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with leadership to improve relations and performance across the Midwest.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience resolving complex employee relations issues.
• Willing to travel up to 50% due to acquisition integration.
• Knowledge of compensation practices, organizational design, employee relations, and employment laws.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; SHRM-CP preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly meetings with respective business units.
• Consult with line management, providing HR guidance when appropriate.
• Analyze trends and metrics with HR to develop solutions and policies.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues and investigations.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws and company policies.
• Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to line management.
• Improve work relationships, morale, productivity and retention.
• Design and implement retention strategies.
• Partner with management to align HR goals with business initiatives.

Skills

Employee relations

HR guidance

Performance management

Organizational design

Training needs assessment

Communication

Time management

Microsoft Office

Data analysis

HR policies

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

SHRM-CP preferred

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Excel

HRIS

Job description

Position: Field HR Manager
Location: Remote Option - Midwest

The HR Manager position is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business units. The position formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization. The HR Manager maintains an effective level of business literacy about the business unit's financial position, its midrange plans, its culture and its competition.

What You'll Do:

• Conducts weekly meetings with respective business units.
• Consults with line management, providing HR guidance when appropriate.
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs and policies.
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management.
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Provides guidance and input on organizational design, workforce planning and succession planning.
• Identifies training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs.
• Participates in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success. Follows up to ensure training objectives are met.
• Facilitates and support Leadership Talent Reviews.
• Ensures all company HR policies are applied consistently
• Maintains company organization charts and employee directory
• Partners with management to ensure strategic HR goals are aligned with business initiatives
• Designs and implements employee retention strategies
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience resolving complex employee relations issues.
• Must be willing to travel up to 50% due to acquisition integration.
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational design, employee relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) preferred but not required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
• Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.