Regional Human Resources Manager

Terracon Consultants, Inc.; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon Consultants, Inc. in Wisconsin seeks a Regional HR Generalist/Manager to serve as the primary point of contact for HR matters within the region.

You will implement policies, manage employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, and development while ensuring compliance with laws and company guidelines. You will collaborate with People Team leaders, drive regional HR programs, support staffing, and communicate HR concerns to leadership, all while maintaining confidentiality and upholding

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field with 8+ years of HR experience, or 12+ years without degree.
• Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to quickly acquire business knowledge and understand operations.
• Valid driver's license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for all regional HR matters for a Terracon region, escalating complex situations to Corporate HR.
• Responsible for implementing policies, processes, training, and initiatives to support regional HR compliance and strategy needs ensuring effective change management and consistent performance of HR related work.
• Collaborate with People Team leaders to ensure effective communication to Operations.
• Manage HR processes, including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, and employee development, communications, training, culture & wellbeing to ensure consistently excellent regional performance.
• Drive employee engagement and foster a positive workplace culture.
• Administer or oversee the administration of regional HR programs, including recruiting, performance management, employee wellbeing, and training and development as the regional subject matter expert for HR programs.

Skills

HR experience

Problem solving

Business acumen

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

General Responsibilities:

Regional Human Resources plays a crucial role in fostering a positive and compliant workplace environment. HR professionals are responsible for managing employee relations (ER), recruitment, onboarding, and development, ensuring adherence to company policies and legal regulations. Responsible for handling a variety of tasks, including responding to employee inquiries, processing HR transactions, conducting background checks, and maintaining employee documentation. Additionally, Regional Human Resources involves administering HR programs, supporting staffing efforts, and communicating HR concerns to leadership, all while upholding safety guidelines and quality standards. The Regional HR Generalist or Manager will solely support the HR activities of a region and may receive support from a Regional HR Coordinator if the region size or volume dictates.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary point of contact for all regional HR matters for a Terracon region, escalating complex situations to Corporate HR.
• Responsible for implementing policies, processes, training, and initiatives to support regional HR compliance and strategy needs ensuring effective change management and consistent performance of HR related work.
• Collaborate with People Team leaders to ensure effective communication to Operations.
• Manage HR processes, including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, and employee development, communications, training, culture & wellbeing to ensure consistently excellent regional performance.
• Drive employee engagement and foster a positive workplace culture.
• Administer or oversee the administration of regional HR programs, including, but not limited to, recruiting, performance management, employee wellbeing, and training and development as the regional subject matter expert for HR programs.
• Consult with managers on staffing and recruiting needs, develop hiring and regional recruiting strategies while following best practices.
• Oversee the region's new hire onboarding and employee experience while ensuring tasks are completed.
• Communicate HR related concerns and elevate complex employee relations situations to corporate HR leadership.
• Ensure and may process employee-related transactions and changes such as new hires and terminations are processed in the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) in a timely, accurate manner in compliance with law and company guidelines. Oversee the processing of background checks.
• May lead and mentor other regional HR staff, promoting professional growth and development.
• Ensure compliance and adherence to local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations.
• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field and a minimum of 8 years' progressive professional HR experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 12 years' related experience.
• Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Business acumen or ability to quickly acquire business knowledge.
• A valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required.