REPORTS TO: Managing Director
SUMMARY: The Manager-Human Resources & Payroll acts as a business partner with the local executive management team to effectively manage the human resources and payroll functions, while maintaining compliance with industry regulatory agencies and company programs. In addition to administering staffing, training, employee relations, compliance, payroll, benefits, and compensation programs at the local level, the Manager - Human Resources & Payroll is actively engaged with the implementation of strategic Human Resources initiatives.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides human resources advice and consultation to employees and management, to include coaching and counseling on performance management issues, conflict management, interpretation of employment policies and resolution.
- Implements, disseminates, and monitors company policies, programs and procedures in the areas of onboarding, training, compensation, compliance, and benefits to attract, retain, and motivate employees; in accordance with stated corporate objectives and federal and state legal requirements.
- Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems.
- Oversees recording and maintenance of employee information, such as personal data, compensation, benefits, tax data, attendance, performance reviews or evaluations, disciplinary actions, and terminations/separations of employment.
- Coordinates recruiting and retention strategies and succession planning process.
- Coordinates exit interview process and communication of findings to management.
- Analyzes data, prepares reports, and makes recommendations on a variety of human resources issues.
- Coordinates training programs, personal and career development, performance appraisal process, compensation systems, diversity, and benefit programs.
- Coordinates employee-relations activities and programs including but not limited to employee counseling, interpretation of policies, new employee orientation, and employee recognition programs.
- Reviews employee relation’s issues and recommends appropriate responses to management.
- Enters, reviews, and audits all payroll related changes to ensure accurate and timely payment of salaries and benefits, and compliance with Federal and State Wage and Hour Laws for US based employees.
- Enters employment and payroll data into ADP WorkforceNow system.
- Supports international students and employees through the processing of immigration documents and requests, in collaboration with immigration attorneys and services.
- Oversees facility management tasks such as managing vendors, organizing the office layout, ordering equipment, and maintaining office conditions / arranging necessary repairs and expansions.
- Indirectly supervises employees within the administrative and facility department(s).
- Participates in interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- Consolidates, organizes, and publishes ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) and sustainability disclosures and reports, in collaboration with other teams.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent, and five to eight (5-8) years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience working in a global company and managing expat assignments and immigration.
- Experience working in the oil and gas industry.
- Working knowledge of HR laws and regulations.
- Experience with processing payroll and administering time keeping records.
- Experience working with ADP WorkforceNow (WFN) platform preferred.
- Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds. This includes having the ability to influence management when appropriate.
- Understands the organizations value proposition and can articulate fundamentals of business and how the units tie together.
- Able to champion new ideas, manage change, and execute on action plans.
- Experience in all HR concentration areas such as benefits; compensation; workforce planning and employment; employee relations; occupational health, safety and security; strategic management; employee development; and training.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Strong business acumen.
- Strategic thinker who can see long-term goals and balance against short and intermediate term needs.
- Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees.
- Proficient on all Microsoft Office suite of products; heavily on the utilization of
Outlook, Word and PowerPoint.
- Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to prepare reports and company-wide business correspondence.
- Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.
- Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
- Creative, flexible, and innovative team player.
- Commitment to excellence and high standards.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.