Human Resources Director
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Imperium Global's client, based in California, is a distinguished leader in construction, logistics, and environmental services. With a strong focus on sustainable practices and community impact, the company has earned a reputation for quality, reliability, and innovation across its projects and services. They have has been recognized with numerous awards, celebrating their excellence in construction, environmental stewardship, and workplace safety. These accolades underscore their commitment to high standards and contributions to California's infrastructure and communities.

They are seeking a Human Resources Director to be based in Modesto, CA.

The Director of Human Resources Business Partner is responsible developing and implementing strategies and processes related to workforce development, employee relations, benefit administration and ensuring company employment policies are in-line with local, state and federal laws and regulations. The position serves as a consultant to management on all human resources related issues.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Actual scope of responsibility will often exceed this general outline.

• Develops and leads workforce development and recruiting strategies that allow the company to be a premier employer of choice.
• Determines and implements employee relations practices necessary to establish a positive employer-employee relationship and promote a high level of employee morale and retention. Continuous improvement of the five elements of the company's employee engagement strategy.
• Further improves and executes in-house training programs to develop work force by leveraging existing programs such as Managing Oneself; Empowering Others and more.
• Identifies legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting Human Resources function (e.g., OSHA, EEOC, FMLA/CFRA, ERISA, DOL/Wage & Hour, etc.). Acts as primary contact with labor counsel and applicable government agencies.
• Protects the interests of employees and the company in accordance with company Human Resources policies and governmental laws and regulations.
• Implementation of the Company's HRIS systems and related HR software applications.
• Directs a process of organizational planning that evaluates structure, job design, and workforce forecasting throughout the company including expertise in organizational effectiveness.
• Conducts a continuing study of all Human Resources policies, programs, and practices to keep top management informed of new developments.
• Directs the preparation and maintenance of such reports as are necessary to carry out functions of department. Prepares periodic reports to top management, as necessary or requested.
• Keeps executive management informed of significant problems that jeopardize the achievement of objectives, and those which are not being addressed adequately at the line management level.
• Serves as a resource company-wide and specifically to off-site personnel in the resolution of Employee Relations matters by providing advice and counseling, conducting investigations of Employee Relations matters, mediating disputes between employees, or employees and management and handling with minimal supervision the employee relations case load.
• Expected and accountable to maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating appropriately with customers, vendors, co-workers, and management.
• Develops staff to grow skills and expertise.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES include but are limited to those responsibilities listed below.

• This role supervises six HR positions.

QUALIFICATIONS to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Results and people oriented but have sound judgment—ability to balance other business considerations. Service oriented, but assertive/persuasive.
• The ability to gain the respect and confidence of management by demonstrating integrity, intelligence, maturity, confidence, presence, technical expertise, and a strong work ethic.
• Must possess the ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects utilizing organizational skills and communications skills.
• Experience leveraging social media sites (e.g. LinkedIn) and job boards (e.g. Jobvite, Indeed) in promoting, identifying and recruiting suitable candidates.
• Must be capable of functioning under fast pace stressful working conditions.
• Effective oral and written communication skills at a level commensurate with the position. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Provide leadership in strengthening internal communications with staff at all levels throughout the organization; create and promote a positive and supportive work environment.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with individuals at all levels of the firm.
• Participative management style—advocate of team concept.

EDUCATIONS and/or WORK EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university. MBA preferred.

At least ten (10) years' experience with a major corporation, where the Human Resource function is a strategic Business Partner .

Experience with an employee base of at least 500 – 1000 employees in union and non-union work environments.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Must be able to organize time schedule and simultaneous projects.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret the most complex documents.
• Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Ability to write a variety of material using original or innovative techniques or style.
• Ability to give effective and persuasive training's/presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and board members.
• Spanish speaking preferred.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interests, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract or concrete variables and accounting principles.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• Demonstrate ability to anticipate, recognize and resolve conflict amongst different groups or departments.
• Ability to translate and incorporate corporate goals into other's needs, concerns, and/or development plans.
• Ability to recognize and develop others' individual potential.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Works alone and with others.
• Works inside office conditions with some outside work.
• Occasionally exposed to dirt/dust/heat/cold/noise/fumes/odors/wetness/humidity/vibration and darkness or poor lighting conditions.
• Primarily in an office environment. Will be expected to travel as needed to company locations.
• Periodic weekend or evening work as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regularly sitting at a desk working on a computer.

Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 25lbs during the course of the workday.

Reaching for items frequently during the day, often requiring full-length arms' reach. Includes ability to reach overhead using full extension of arms and body.

Sensory requirements include ability to see for reading, ability to hear and speak.

Tactile sensory requirements include fine hand motor coordination and intact sensory feedback in hands.

Ability to work on computers for multiple days in a row or full-time.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Disclaimer: This job opportunity is posted by Imperium Global on behalf of our client. Please note that this position is not an internal role with Imperium Global. The selected candidate will be hired directly by our client and will work under their management and policies. Imperium Global is acting solely as a recruitment intermediary to facilitate the hiring process.