Senior HR Manager

JE Dunn; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction is seeking a Senior HR Manager to drive People Plans across the region, coaching leadership and delivering HR policies, programs and activities. You will partner with business leaders to improve engagement and workforce productivity while maintaining compliance with employment laws and company policies.

You will lead investigations, provide guidance to managers, and collaborate with Talent Acquisition to support staffing and retention while leveraging data to inform

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field.
• 8+ years HR/generalist experience.
• May require periods of travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR programs aligned with strategic objectives.
• Coach leadership on people plans and programs.
• Investigate and resolve employee relations issues while mitigating risk.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to support recruitment and retention.

Skills

People management

Employee relations

HR policies

Change management

Data analytics

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

Tools

MS Office Suite

HRIS

Job description

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Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, andwe need inspired people like youto join us in our pursuit of building perfection.

Role Summary

The Senior HR Manager is responsible for helping to drive People Plans for their assigned Region/Department including coaching/guidance to Leadership to sustain engagement and increase workforce productivity. This role with work closely with business unit leaders to develop, implement, and evaluate HR policies, programs, functions, and activities. This position will be responsible for driving and executing a variety of HR programs and handling complex employee relations issues. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

• Autonomy & Decision-Making: Makes decisions on non-routine matters, provides recommendations to supervisor, and refers all exceptions to supervisor.
• Career Path: Regional HR Director

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

HR MANAGEMENT FAMILY – CORE

• Works closely to ensure development, and implementation of programs and policies are aligned with strategic objectives.
• Assist s with the implementation of the HR cyclical calendar of events throughout the year. This includes but is not limited to goal setting, annual benefit enrollments, well-being initiatives, end of year performance evaluation and aligned rewards.
• Facilitates activities relating to specific development initiatives for the Region/department to grow talent.
• Responsible for investigations and resolution of employee relations issues, conflicts in work groups, etc., and anticipates problems whenever possible, and develops, recommends, and initiates appropriate steps for resolution.
• Provides HR support, guidance, and coaching/counseling to managers regarding people plans and programs.
• May be responsible for administration of a variety of programs and processes for their assigned groups including leave administration, exit interviews, HR policies, engagement, new employee orientations, campus activities, and recognition.
• Utilizes data and insights to drive business decision making.
• Understanding and application of employment law and practices.
• Completes special projects by clarifying project objective; setting timetables and schedules; conducting research; developing and organizing information; fulfilling transactions.
• Works with the business unit to understand staffing needs and partners with the Talent Acquisition Team to support recruitment and retention efforts.
• Partners cross-regionally to ensure consistent One Dunn approach to execution of programs and policies.
• Collaborates to ensure HR practices are aligned with business needs; make recommendations when changes are appropriate.

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

SENIOR HR MANAGER
In addition, this position will be responsible for:

• Manages complex investigations and employee relation issues .
• Coaches and counsels internal customers and leadership; provides guidance on more complex resolutions.
• Partners with the business leadership team to administer and oversee corporate policies and programs related to HR; may own the design and development of HR initiatives and programs.
• Leverages relationships with senior leadership stakeholders to achieve objectives.
• Understands vision for change and develops innovative and comprehensive change management strategies.
• Uses a range of approaches, tactics and strategies to promote ideas and opinions and win active support and commitment to desired course of action.
• Anticipates, recognizes, and deals effectively with existing or potential conflict/exposures, at the individual or regional level.
• Demonstrates and applies knowledge of employment law and regulations to minimize risk.
• Ensures compliance with state, local, and federal guidelines and policies to protect the business and its employees.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
• Communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to conduct effective presentations
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers
• Organizational skills
• Ability to deliver quality through attention to detail
• Proficiency in MS Office – Intermediate
• Ability to learn and use a variety of software, tools and systems necessary to meet business needs – Intermediate
• Thorough knowledge of organizational structure and available resources
• Ability to quickly and effectively solve complex problemsThorough knowledge of HR procedures and policies
• Demonstrates business acumen and the ability to partner to create people strategies which position the business to win
• Technology proponent who uses information to improve decision-making and drive operational efficiency
• Business partner with a reputation for creating business value through their consistent delivery and proactive stance on business and HR issues
• HR innovator and integrator who delivers and executes solution-focused HR practices
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field (Required)
• In lieu of the above requirements, relevant experience will be considered

Experience

• 8+ years human resources/generalist experience (Required)
• 2+ years people management experience (Preferred)
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds
• May require periods of travel
• Normal office environment
• Frequent activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen
• Occasional activity: Standing, Walking, Bending, Climbing, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling

Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union.

JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to [e-mail]

Why People Work Here

At JE Dunn we offer our employees an inspired place to enrich their life and the lives of those around them

Building on our rich history, our employee owners are shaping the future of JE Dunn. In our team-focused environment we do life together and are generously rewarded for our efforts

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