Human Resources Manager

at  Wurzel Builders Ltd

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5 years of experience in Human Resource development and management

Preferred Requirements:

• Construction experience

Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products required
• Thorough understanding of the basic human resource laws
• Excellent organizational skills with emphasis on time management and multitasking
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Able to handle strong personalities and de-escalate workplace tension

Abilities and Attributes

• Demonstrated problem-solving capabilities
• Ethical behavior and integrity in all situations
• Adaptability, self-sufficiency, and willingness to research as needs arise
• Commitment to keeping confidentiality
• Able to communicate with both clarity and warmth
• Intentional, strategic creation of desired workplace culture
• Act as a resource to all employees, while best representing the legal interests of the company.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is performed in an office setting and possible outdoor work is required in the inspection of various land use developments, construction sites or public works facilities. Hand-eye coordination and the ability to see well, naturally or with correction, is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and the ability of pulling and pushing objects up to 35 pounds is required on a job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continually required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms for long periods of time. The employee is regularly required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and smell.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for developing and managing HR guidelines and processes, communicating expectations around professional development and decorum, managing interpersonal workplace conflict, and being a catalyst in the WBL workplace culture. Key responsibilities include recruitment and hiring, onboarding and offboarding, facilitation of the coaching and review process, management of employee benefits, and addressing questions and conflict regarding policy, training and development, and workplace culture.
The office for this position will be in Austin.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and manage WBL’s HR guidelines, including but not limited to hiring, interviewing, conducting performance reviews, mentoring, and developing team members
• Recruit candidates for open positions, including posting, screening, and coordinating interviews
• Facilitate the onboarding and offboarding processes for team members
• Advise managers on organizational policy matters such as equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment and recommend needed changes
• Maintain records and compile statistical reports concerning personnel-related data such as hires, transfers, performance reviews, performance improvement plans, and employment needs
• Establish and monitor employee development pathways for specific roles within the organization as well as goal-setting processes for individual employees
• Process biweekly payroll and manage all employee benefit programs such as the Simple IRA, Group Health Insurance, PTO, Service Awards, etc., and make necessary changes and additions, as required

Work with the leadership team to address difficult staffing situations, including dealing with understaffing, policies and procedures, and assisting in the discipline or termination of employees.

• Conduct exit interviews to identify reasons for employee resignations.
• Ensure that the company’s policies and procedures regarding human resource issues are accurate and up to date.
• Answer questions from employees about company benefits, policies and procedures, and all HR department functions.
• Be an ambassador to promote WBL culture, leadership, and skill development
• Assume additional responsibilities as directed.