Human Resources Manager

DYWIDAG stands as a global leader in construction and infrastructure technology that works with government authorities, asset owners, construction companies, and design offices to support their infrastructure projects. We have expanded into over 50 countries worldwide and continue to keep infrastructure safe and secure every single day.

The Human Resource Manager will be responsible for partnering with the Americas senior leadership team to execute and provide employees a quality employment experience throughout the employee lifecycle. The Human Resources Manager will lead and direct the routine functions of the Human Resources (HR) department including hiring and interviewing staff, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices throughout the Americas.

• Partners with the leadership team to understand and execute the organization’s human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.
• Partners with Leadership to develop a HR department that is transparent and trusted by leaders and employees.
• Provides support and guidance to HR generalists, management, and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise; may be required to administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as providing reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and terminations.
• Manages the talent acquisition process, which may include recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants, particularly for managerial, exempt, and professional roles; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings. Manages the Onboarding process of new employees.
• Manages the benefits in North America which includes partnering with Senior Leadership and Insurance brokers tor provide the quality insurance to employees throughout North America.
• Manages the annual roll out of annual enrollment for employees in North America and education on benefits of new hires.
• Analyzes trends in compensation and benefits; researches and proposes competitive base and incentive pay programs to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent.
• Creates learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities for employees.
• Oversees employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Manages payroll department and ensures accuracy throughout the process.
• Develops improved processes to streamline the HR departments processes and ensure governance.
• Partner and support the Global HR Center of Excellence initiatives, i.e. Annual Performance Assessments, HRIS system maintenance, High Potential Development programs.
• Responsible for annual EEO-1 reporting and data collection.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Responsible for both HR Generalist and Payroll department employees.
• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff in the department.
• Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
  
  

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to drive new HR processes to improve efficiency and drive employee engagement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.
  
  

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• A minimum of ten years of human resource management experience preferred.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP highly desired.
• Experience in developing a HR department that is considered a trusted partner by both Management and employees.
• Experience developing improved HR processes and implementing.
• Experience partnering with leadership closely to drive strategic business initiatives.
• Experience Managing a payroll department with complex payroll requirements including 401K submission and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Experience managing and reporting EEO-1 reports annually.
  
  

Travel Requirements

• Occasional travel throughout the year will be required to visit office locations across North and South America.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.
  
  

Other Duties

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
  
  

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We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment, and job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of gender, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

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