Work in cooperation with other managers and supervisors to provide guidance in the areas of employee relations, program implementation, organizational design, legal compliance and increased organizational effectiveness.   This position has close interaction with other members of the team consisting of other managers, supervisors, principals and officers of the Company, in addition to vendors providing services to the Company relating to HR functions.  Individuals holding this position will be required to exhibit behaviors supportive of a team environment and development of existing

Job Duties

• Supports the President to plan, organize, develop and implement a variety of complex HR consulting projects on behalf of the Company.
• Support the development of professional relationships with co-workers to develop culture of business partnership and excellence in customer service.
• Design systems and  policies for organizational effectiveness and employee satisfaction, including compensation and benefit systems, classification structures, recruitment, employee development and training, performance management, compliance and labor/employee relations.
• Improve internal processes for employee support and development. Realign HR practices for continuous process improvement.
• Peer review of  processes and support materials
• Gathers, interprets and prepares HR data for studies, reports and recommendations on behalf of the Company.
• Assures that assigned projects are performed within pre-determined project budget and time limits.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in defined human resources key functional areas.
• Develop personal goals relevant to the position that will enhance the employee  experience with the HR department, increase the efficiency of processes and strengthen the firm’s presence, and demonstrate the ability to achieve goals relative to the Company’s desire to continue to be an employer of choice.
• Through continuing education, professional seminars, and independent research, remain knowledgeable and up-to-date on changes and developments in laws and regulations governing Human Resources functions.
• Responsible for updates to Sharepoint for addition of new resources, updating reference materials and newsletters relating to HR functions.
• Responsible for the day to day functioning of the benefits plan excluding the accounting functions and advocacy on behalf of employees; work with benefits consultant as needed; involvement in the annual benefit plan renewal process.
• Responsible for recruiting, retention and training of key employees in coordination with other managers and supervisors.
• Participate in special projects or other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business, Communications or other related field.
• Four or more years of progressively responsible related experience in a position of comparable scope, including hands-on experience in areas of human resources disciplines such as OD, compensation, benefits, staffing, labor/employee relations, HRIS, training or compliance.
• Professional Human Resources or Senior Professional Human Resources certification preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage, organize and prioritize multiple clients and projects.
• Considerable knowledge of managerial principles, techniques and practices.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software, specifically Excel, Word, Access, Outlook, Powerpoint, and other presentation programs.
• Demonstrated skill in planning, directing and administering human resources programs and systems.
• Skills in research, data gathering and analysis.
• Ability to identify and articulate opportunities within the company and client.
• Ability to prepare and analyze comprehensive reports.
• Ability to carry out assigned projects to their completion.
• Possession of excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of employees and clients.
• Demonstrated ability in development of strong working and business partnering relationships.
• High level of personal drive and motivation while working independently or collaboratively as part of the team.
• Professional personality to be friendly, confident and outgoing while always remaining approachable and supportive.
• Adaptability to different industry working environments and disciplines.
• Demonstrated abilities to produce under deadlines and timeframes.
• Ability to maintain and safeguard confidential and proprietary company, client and employee information.
• Ability to perform in a lean, dynamic, newly-emergent and growth oriented company.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Standard office environment including working at a computer terminal.
• Work involves extended periods of sitting, occasional walking and lifting up to 10 pounds.
• Infrequent travel to client worksites.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to work in a team environment while supporting safety and health guidelines and practices.
• Must display the highest levels of honesty, integrity and professionalism.
• Must take pride in your work, the working environment and the company.
• Must communicate openly, respectfully and strive for peak performance in all daily tasks.
• Must know and deliver the quality services that clients have come to expect.

This job description is intended to summarize the type and level of work performed and is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities and requirements.