Human Resources Manager

Keolis North America Inc.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Keolis North America Inc. in Reno, NV seeks a Human Resources Manager to lead HR operations across locations, ensure compliance, and support union relations.

The role requires 5+ years HR experience, union environment exposure, a Bachelor’s in HR or equivalent, and strong knowledge of Nevada employment laws. HRIS/payroll experience and excellent communication are essential for success in this full-time, on-site position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years HR experience
• 2-5 years working in a union environment
• Bachelor's Degree In HR And/or Equivalent Experience Required
• Excellent knowledge of Nevada's Employment laws
• Experience working across multiple locations
• Experienced as a sole contributor supporting 300+ employees
• Experience With HRIS And Payrolling Systems Required
• Preferred: UKG experience or similar software experience preferred
• Preferred: SHRM certification knowledge
• Discrimination, harassment and workplace bullying understanding

Responsibilities

• Partner with recruiting in creating job requisitions and seeking approval
• Run and review background screening, motor vehicle records for all new hires
• Collaborate with leadership in selecting a candidate
• Maintain work structure by updating job requirements and descriptions
• Manage onboarding process including collection of new hire documents and I-9/E-Verify
• Conduct new hire orientation for all new hires
• Engage in employee and labor relations issues
• Liaise between management and employees to resolve employee relations and grievances for both union and nonunion staff
• Recommend employee discipline per the CBA
• Collaborate with site leadership on actionable employee decisions
• Work within the CBA with union experience
• Conduct and complete employee investigations with discretion and confidentiality
• Participate in hearings if needed
• Develop work rules per site operations within the CBA
• Build relationships with union representatives to resolve grievances
• Communicate and act on employee survey results
• Lead HR and business project initiatives
• Implement HR operational strategies
• Conduct exit interviews and employee development activities
• Develop staffing strategies including community outreach
• Manage programs/policies to support change management and culture
• Support performance reviews and ensure compliance with laws
• Maintain employee records and HR reporting
• Be a subject-matter expert on HR disciplines when needed
• Monitor pay actions and update pay structures as required
• Process promotions/demotions and benefits enrollment

Skills

HR experience

Union experience

HRIS experience

Payroll systems

SHRM knowledge

HR compliance

Influencing/leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR or equivalent

Tools

UKG experience

Job description

• SCHEDULE: Full-Time
• SALARY: Will discuss with applicant

• POSITION: Human Resources Manager - Reno
• SCHEDULE: Full-Time
• LOCATION: Reno, NV
• SALARY: Will discuss with applicant

Please note, employers may close jobs on the website at any time.

Minimum/Preferred Requirements

• 5+ years HR experience
• 2-5 years working in a union environment

Bachelors Degree In HR And/or Equivalent Experience Required

• Excellent knowledge of Nevada's Employment laws
• Experience working across multiple locations strongly preferred
• Experienced as a sole contributor supporting 300+ employees

Experience With HRIS And Payrolling Systems Required

• Preferred: UKG experience or similar software experience preferred
• Preferred: Knowledge of key HR regulations (SHRM or similar certification) strongly preferred
• Understanding of discrimination, harassment and workplace bullying issues

Experience Of Influencing Behavior And Delivering Through Others

• Prefer track record of transportation, or similar, industry experience and a strong focus on customer service
• Legal knowledge and understating of HR practices and policies
• Understanding of Collective Bargaining Agreements required
• Must be flexible and adaptable to shift business priorities
• Managerial Leadership skills, ability to effectively manage and motivate staff as an individual contributor
• Managerial Leadership skills in coaching and development
• Excellent communication both oral and writing skills, adapt the level of communication to the audience
• Ability to manage difficult and complex tasks within tight timeframes and several projects at one time
• Ability to work across and integrate diverse activities
• Good planning, long term strategy design and work prioritization skills
• Excellent analyzing skills and techniques (including process design)
• Strong focus on service quality, including both customer service and safety
• Leads change - Demonstrates the confidence and flexibility to accept, embrace, initiate change, work under pressure and in a rapidly changing environment with the ability to inspire support and empower others to achieve team goals using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods
• Organizational skills a must
• Commitment to ongoing HR learning and trainings
• Strong critical thinking skills
• An ethical approach to HR practices
• Strong interpersonal skills

Work authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Keolis does not sponsor visas for this position

Job Responsibilities/Duties

• Partner with the recruiting department in creating job requisitions and seeking their approval
• Run and review background screening, motor vehicle records for all new hires
• Collaborate with the leadership team in selecting a candidate
• Maintain work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for all positions
• Manage new hire onboarding process which includes collection of new hire documents and ensuring completion of new hire paperwork
• Process I9 and launch E-Verify
• Conduct new hire orientation for all new hires
• Proactively engaging in employee and labor relations issues
• Be a liaison between management and employees to resolve employee relation issues and grievances for both union and nonunion employees
• Recommend employee discipline as per the CBA
• Collaborate with site leadership on actionable employee decisions and ensure the delivery of high-quality HR processes
• Work within the CBA, experience in a union environment
• Conduct and complete all employee investigations with professional sm and confidentiality
• May representing the Company at hearings
• May need to create work rules pertaining to site operations while adhering to the CBA
• Demonstrate employee advocacy and develop a reputation as a neutral and approachable HR professional serving all employees
• Build a solid working relationship with union representatives to seek a common resolution to employee grievances
• Communicate and act on employee survey result
• Lead HR and business project initiatives
• Implement HR operational strategies
• Conduct and analyze exit interviews
• Engage in employee development activities
• Develop and implement facility-staffing strategies inclusive of community outreach
• Manage programs, policies, and procedures in support of change management and company culture
• Support management with the performance review process
• Ensure legal compliance by monitoring and implementing company policy, procedures, federal and state law and its requirements
• Maintain employee files by designing a filing retrieval system in addition to maintaining electronic employee records to view past and current personnel records
• Contributes to the leadership team in accomplishing HR related tasks pertaining to the clients request
• May be assigned as a subject-matter expert on one or more human resource disciplines for the company
• Evaluates potential issues or service needs and formulates strategic responses
• Complete HR reports (e.g., payroll reports, trackers etc.)
• Conduct periodic pay surveys, job evaluations, employee incentives
• Monitor and schedule individual pay actions; implement pay structure revisions as applicable to state, federal and CBA
• Process promotions, and demotions
• Responsible in setting up new hires to select their benefits, change employee benefits due to a qualifying event
• Maintain employee benefits programs and any changes pertaining to a qualifying event, promotion, or demotion
• Assist employees on their selected benefits electronically
• Process benefit claims
• Conduct open enrollment presentations
• Train managers on candidate selection and interviewing skills
• Train managers and supervisors on coaching and disciplining employees
• Train managers, supervisors, and employees on Prevention of Sexual Harassment
• Conduct orientation training for all newly hired employees and give tours to the facility
• Oversee and create the implementation of training with the use of a t