Human Resource Manager

Reports:         Executive Management/Ownership

Position Summary:

The Human Resource Manager will promote and implement a human resource plan that relates directly to the values and culture within Aikens Group and H&W Construction. They will assist or assign payroll administrators with projects or tasks for different Aikens Group properties as they pertain to the continual management of all Aikens Group and H&W Construction employees. The Human Resource Manager should be a strong leader that can exercise good judgment in a timely manner for a variety of situations. They will need to be able to work independently on projects from conception to completion while maintaining confidentiality. This position is responsible for the overall administration, coordination, and evaluation of all Human Resource functions within the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify and research human resource and employee relations issues within Aikens Group
• Establish human resource objectives that are in line with the company Mission and Vision Statements and consistent across Aikens Group affiliated entities.
• Risk Management, to include implementation of safety and health initiatives, review and management of workers compensation claims, and assistance with renewal of all lines of insurance
• Recruitment and talent acquisition
• Manage benefits administration
• Oversee employment and benefits processing to include onboarding, orientation, eligibility, enrollment, and termination
• Conduct compensation and benefits reviews to ensure market-competitive offerings
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of employee personnel files, wages, payroll deductions, and benefits accruals
• Works with Executive Management, departmental leaders, and Safety Coordinator to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Assists department heads with general employee relations, recruiting, training/coaching, counseling, and disciplining staff
• Updates policies and procedures and employee handbooks
• Communicates changes in the organization’s personnel policies and procedures and ensures compliance and consistency by each department
• Reconciliation of billing statements, PTO and 401k match, with monthly P&L review of payroll and benefits expenditures
• Point of contact for Form 5500 and workers compensation audits
• Automate PTO balances and accruals
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Requirements:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree, with at least 10 years of experience as Human Resource Manager to include the areas of payroll, risk management and employee benefits.
• Strong understanding of accounting and the financial impacts of wages and benefits.
• Effective communicator, with proven experience as company liaison to regulatory agencies, 401k providers, insurance brokers and carriers, attorneys, and vendors.
• Advanced knowledge of Sage300CRE or a similar accounting software.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Suite of products.
• Tactful in handling demanding situations and difficult conversations.
• Must have the ability to work independently, using appropriate judgment to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Able to work well in a team environment.
• Professional, with pleasant demeanor and “can do” attitude.
• Flexibility to step in and be a dependable “on-site” leader.