Human Resources Manager AZ in Surprise, Arizona at TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH CENTER INC.

• Responsible for day-to-day operation of the Human Resources department in Arizona encompassing payroll, recruiting, benefits, leave of absence, and employee relations/discipline processes.
• Lead the recruiting team located in Arizona with responsibility for meeting hiring goals set by both TRC and its clients.
• Participate in hiring efforts to ensure hiring goals are met by both TRC and its clients.
• Support TRC Inc.’s Finance department in reporting and compliance as it relates to payroll and total compensation requests.
• Work with immigration specialists and HR Director to accomplish specific immigration related tasks for employees located in Arizona.
• Lead annual performance review process by supporting HR team members as they work with Arizona managers and employees in constructing and conducting performance reviews.
• Maintain employee benefits programs and informs employees of benefits by studying and assessing benefit needs and trends; recommending benefit programs to management; directing the processing of benefit claims; obtaining and evaluating benefit contract bids; and conducting educational programs on benefit programs for employees located in Arizona.
• Manage paid leave benefits in policy compliance and internal system administration.
• Ensures legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource and payroll federal and state requirements; conducting investigations; maintaining records; representing the organization at hearings.
• Ensures planning, monitoring, and appraisal of employee work results by training Arizona leadership to coach and discipline employees; scheduling management conferences with employees; hearing and resolving employee grievances; counseling employees and supervisors.

• Collaborate with other leaders at TRC to continuously improve business and operational processes for accuracy and timeliness. As needed, update and/or create ISO 9001 and 14001 documents, ensuring department compliance is maintained and supporting audits.
• Provide regular updates to management on key project performance metrics.
• Conduct Human Resources training for both employees and management including but not limited to recruiting/interviewing, anti-harassment, performance management, and employment relations processes.
• Maintain management guidelines by preparing, updating, and recommending HR policies and procedures.
• Maintain historical HR records by designing a filing and retrieval system; keeping past and current records.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Completes HR operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.
• Maintain human resource staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
• Maintain human resource staff job results by counseling and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion.
• Support TRC Inc.’s Quality and EH&S (Environmental, Health, and Safety) efforts

• High school diploma required
• Bachelor's degree in human resources or similar aptitude strongly preferred
• 5 years of human resources experience required
• Management or formal people leadership experience strongly preferred
• Experience with Arizona and California employment law preferred
• Government contracting and OFCCP compliance experience preferred
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Excellent computer skills using office applications
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Basic accounting skills
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Valid state DMV issued or valid foreign country issued driver’s license
• Ability to complete and pass all internal, position specific job and safety trainings required

Working conditions

• Standard office, climate-controlled environment

Physical requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for an extended period of time
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Ability to communicate with customers and co-workers