Human Resources Manager

At Peterson, we partner with our customers to build the future. For over 90 years, our peoples’ work has shaped the communities where we live, where we raise our families, and where we thrive. Peterson’s legacy permeates every aspect of our communities. From roads and bridges, back-up power at hospitals, fire-fighting, concerts and moving goods; we are everywhere you look. At Peterson, you don’t just have a career, you have a purpose.

Our family-oriented environment is built on safety, winning, growth, and professional achievement. Hiring and developing exceptional people is critical to our continued success. We have high standards for a good reason: our people represent Peterson, our family, our brand, and our values.

You have high expectations too. You are exceptionally motivated, have outstanding skills, and want your work to matter.  Peterson offers competitive wages, generous benefits, and promotional opportunities at a family-owned and operated business. It’s time to use your skills and passion to do work that matters!

Job Description

Peterson Cat has a need for a Human Resources Manager based at our San Leandro, CA location. This is an onsite position at our San Leandro location.

SUMMARY

The Human Resources (HR) Manager acts as a business partner by implementing Company HR strategy and by providing HR guidance, tools and support to their assigned business unit’s management teams. This position represents the overall HR function with the highest level of integrity at all times sharing Peterson’s vision, values, and operating principals. Manages employee-relations activities and programs that promote positive labor and employee relations for all Peterson companies. Participates in the development and implementation of company-wide HR initiatives; supports implementation of policies and programs through project coordination, data analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous process improvement. Work involves a high level of decision making, initiative, and independent judgment.

Depending on location, this position may also assist in negotiating collective bargaining agreements, implementing arbitration decisions, researching and handling grievances, researching arbitration panels and working with the negotiations team as necessary.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign the functions to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Job functions include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Interpret and implement policies, procedures, laws, standards and government regulations to employees at all levels of the organization.

• Proactively monitor all processes and policies to ensure compliance with functional state and federal regulations, rules, and laws.

• Provide guidance and direction to business units regarding employment related matters and act as a department liaison regarding various issues for management.

• Coordinate workflow for HR personnel, delegating assignments, handling conflict resolutions, and maintaining accurate files and records.

• Contribute to the HR team’s business strategy by identifying, prioritizing and building organizational capabilities, behaviors, and process efficiency improvements.

• Support management in forecasting and planning through staffing, succession planning and employee development activities.

• Review and benchmark internal and external environment to improve HR policies, procedures, and initiatives to enhance overall business performance.

• Identify and drive communication and cross functional learning to facilitate continuous improvement and cohesiveness.

• Understand management and employee opinions and anticipate needs and concerns.

• Maintain close contact with other HR team members, and other corporate services departments such as Accounting, Risk, and Information Services to work in synchronization with local and regional needs.

• Prepare the company’s response to employment-related litigation or inquiries.

• Assist managers with employee-relations activities and programs including but not limited to employee complaints, performance management, corrective action, interpretation of polices, and employee recognition programs.

• Review and approve performance reviews and provide guidance to company managers to ensure consistency between salary increases given and employee’s performance evaluation.

• Conduct investigations into claims of harassment or other company-guideline violations.

• Research state and federal employment laws and coordinate appropriate revisions to company’s human resources policies and procedures as needed.

• As directed, create and/or revise human resource communications materials such as handbooks and procedures manuals.

• Ensure that all employees receive and understand company’s human resources policies and procedures and all updates.

• Assist Talent Acquisition team with recruitment and outreach efforts as needed. Assist managers with interviewing and selecting candidates to fill openings.

• Conducts stay and exit interviews with employees; communicate findings to management.

• Assist Compensation team with administering company compensation policies and practices.

• Travel up to 25% of the time to perform essential job functions at various Peterson locations.

• Maintain punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Depending on location, may assist in negotiating collective bargaining agreements, implementing arbitration decisions, researching and handling grievances, researching arbitration panels and working with the negotiations team as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Able to collect, interpret, and/or analyze complex data and information such as complex laws, and/or policies.

• Ability to work with all levels of management.

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

• Ability to manage priorities and workflow.

• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.

• Demonstrated ability to plan and organize projects; coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously

• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees.

• Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.

• Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.

• Must be able to travel to branch locations throughout assigned area of responsibility, sometimes with little advance notice.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree from a fully accredited college in Business Administration, HR, Management, or other closely related field; and a minimum of four (4) years of directly related experience in a similar HR role, preferably in a heavy industrial environment with employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Prior experience directing, coordinating, reviewing, and/or monitoring the work of others required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.

• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) preferred.

The pay range for this position is: $129,000.00 - $150,000.00 (Starting wage will depend on experience and education. We also offer a total compensation package in addition to base salary.) 

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