Senior HR Manager

On-site position, located in Houston, Texas- zip code 77020 (East of downtown) 

 

POSITION SUMMARY 

 

This position is accountable for providing leadership for Human Resources team members and functional support to the Company’s operations senior management in development and implementation of human resources programs and processes to support organizational initiatives. Directs Human Resources staff activities and provides support to the HR Operations team. 

 

The incumbent must support the guiding beliefs and core values of Orion, which are centered on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Teamwork most importantly, with each built upon the all-important foundation of Integrity.

 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES 

 

• Works with the HR leadership and executive construction management and serves as a strategic partner to establish and achieve annual goals for the Human Resources Department.
• Works closely with HR leadership to ensure effective communication to employees.
• Mentors the field Human Resources team members on all aspects of the Human Resources Business Partner role and responsibilities to develop their skill sets and competencies to the benefit of the department and their career growth; and provides exposure in human resource and employee relations areas as appropriate.
• Participates in the development and implementation of the Company’s employee benefits programs and plans to ensure smooth and efficient transitions.
• Assesses the competitiveness of the Company’s human resources and benefits programs and practices in relation to comparable companies and industry competitors, i.e., salaries, wages, bonuses, benefits, career opportunities, etc.
• Oversees the annual salary and wage planning program working with senior management and Director of Human Resources to ensure that the Company maintains attractive and competitive salary and wage levels.
• Works closely with field operations leaders and HR team members to identify business gaps and lead process improvement efforts.
• Oversees and manages the execution of the Company’s human resources programs to ensure compliance with all governmental and regulatory guidelines.
• Serves as a technical and subject matter resource to Human Resources team members at all Company locations.
• Establishes credibility throughout the organization with management and employees through responsiveness and effective problem solving on issues raised.
• Designs, develops, and implements Human Resources policies and programs for the effective and safe management of the people resources of the company.
• Administers and maintains Human Resources programs including wage and hour compliance, EEO and diversity requirements and other employee programs such as FMLA, ADA and leave policies.
• Contributes to the periodic required updating and distribution of the Employee Handbook, Company’s Policies and Procedures and other Company publications distributed to employees.
• Provides support and ensures consistency in the interpretation and implementation of Human Resource policies, practices, and procedures.
• Participates in Safety and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance of State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs.

 

RECRUITMENT & STAFFING

 

• Works with Talent Acquisition to develop and implement recruitment/staffing strategies and plans to identify highly talented candidates within and outside the Company for current and future job openings.
• Creates and executes staffing plans to fill key salaried and hourly positions within the organization to ensure all efficient work operations. This includes partnering with operations on Staffing Model Plans for respective area.
• Provides coaching to team and hiring managers regarding all phases of recruiting including client intake session, behavior-based interviewing, negotiations of salary, and closing candidate to offer acceptance.
• Counsels hiring managers on the application of Affirmative Action data during attraction and recruitment process and works to ensure compliance with state and federal law.