Human Resources Director

 

Job Title: Human Resources Director

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Reports to: CEO/President (with functional and fiduciary reporting to Corporate VP of HR- Mechanical Operations)

FLSA Status: Full-Time / Exempt

 

COMPANY OVERVIEW

DeBra-Kuempel Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of EMCOR Group, Inc.  EMCOR is the world’s leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction and facilities services, including planning, consulting, and operations and maintenance.  DeBra-Kuempel combines the expertise of two of the tri-state’s oldest and most innovative companies, providing mechanical and electrical services to Cincinnati, Dayton, Columbus, Evansville, Lexington, Louisville, and the surrounding areas.

SUMMARY

The Human Resources Director will be responsible for HR duties related to current employees and matters related to their continuing employment with the Company.  This position will also be responsible for the administration of Human Resource policies and procedures for the Company working along with an Executive Management Team, Corporate HR and Legal. The ideal candidate will also manage the development of employees while complying with all federal, state and local laws pertaining to employment.  This job requires a high energy level with a focus towards administration, compliance, analysis, and excellent customer service. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other responsibilities may be assigned.

• With a high level of customer service, proactively collaborates with the Executive Team to align HR initiatives in support of Debra-Kuempel business objectives. As an individual contributor ensure large-scale initiatives and day-to-day responsibilities are completed on time with a sense of urgency.
• Supports Executive Team with providing guidance on employment laws, human resources practices, and related workforce issues that could impact business continuity or operations.
• Develop and maintain positive and collaborative relationships through all levels of the organization.
• Maintains hiring, discipline, and termination practices in compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations including but not limited to EEOC and OFCCP compliance.
• Posts jobs using company approved system (UKG) and works with hiring managers to ensure qualified candidates are hired using legally compliant methods.
• Recruits, develops and retains employees utilizing internal programs and Corporate resources.
• Ensures company field and office personnel, union and nonunion, supervisory and nonsupervisory complete all company required compliance courses annually.
• Conducts intakes for any HR related complaints or concerns and escalates to Corporate HR and Legal for support with investigations.
• Coordinates new hire requests, interviewing process, pre-employment screening, and new hire documentation in compliance with all state and federal regulations.
• Creates compliant annual Affirmative Action Plan, EEO-1, VETS Reports and related Federal or State reports.
• Responsible for ongoing compliance of maintaining employee files and associated records in accordance with company record retention policies and all state and federal requirements.
• Works closely with Payroll Team and Controller on payroll related tasks such as new group benefits, salary increases, PTO balances; Etc.
• Manage Corporate Benefits (Medical/Dental/Life/FSA) enrollments, changes and billing as required in accordance with any applicable corporate deadlines and regulations.
• Responsible for mediating employee conflicts and processing terminations in compliance with any relevant state or union CBA guidelines.
• Maintain COVID-19 records, stay abreast of new Federal/State/Corp guidelines, conduct phone interviews with confirmed cases (if close contact), and determine quarantine period and return to work date.
• Escalates higher risk areas to Corporate HR for assistance with resolution.

QUALIFICATIONS

 To perform this job successfully, the 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.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/ PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or a related field required.
• 10+ years progressive experience in human resources required, experience must include direct recruiting, employee relations, benefits administration,