Human Resources Manager
Sequoyah Electric
- Redmond, WA
- $125,000-150,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Support and champion a culture that embodies Sequoyah’s Core Ideology (core purpose, vision, mission and values)
- Provide support to the President and Senior Management in pursuit of successful implementation of company initiatives and business plan
- Identify opportunities for enhancement of company culture, employee relations and environment based on employee and organizational feedback
- Demonstrate leadership that inspires and motivates others to perform well
- Support company-wide community engagement efforts and relationship building activities; Support university outreach program including teaching and promotional opportunities
- Partner with Senior Management to identify and establish strategies for meeting Sequoyah’s Training and Development Initiative objectives. Work with internal Subject Matter Experts [SMEs] and Senior Management to effectively align training programs with key business objectives.
- Oversee and support curriculum development and/or facilitate training in support of the training priorities, initiatives and objectives established year over year [such as Safety, PE / PM competencies, Field Supervisor competencies, general HR topics, Leadership Development, and other soft and technical skills training].
- Coordinate content approval as needed by key stakeholders; Assist with process of identifying participants for trainings listed above
- Develop and implement company-wide Employee Development Program which may include a structured mentorship and coaching plan for employees; Coach employees when appropriate
- Develop and implement performance management process to align with culture and company
- Educate managers on performance management process
- Educate, monitor and advise managers on the progressive discipline system of the company
- Work with the managers to understand the company performance improvement policy and procedure and how it should be applied
- Monitor the implementation of Performance Improvement Plan process with non-performing employees
- Partner with Senior Management to design and implement employee recognition and reward programs in accordance with key business plan objectives
- Partner with Senior Management to develop programs that increase employee engagement and retention
- Serve as a resource to assist with addressing and resolving personnel concerns
- Ensure roles and responsibilities are clearly defined, documented and communicated
- Conduct HR investigations when employee complaints or concerns are brought forth
- Make the Employee Handbook a “living” document through employee orientation, update meetings, education
- Prevent discrimination in employment and HR actions and discourage unfair work practices
- Review and guide actions around employee terminations
- Administer annual reporting requirements such as EEO-1 and AAP
- Educate hiring managers on the laws that affect their role in the hiring process
- Ensure hiring and employment decisions are compliant with local and federal laws
- Develop and lead employee assimilation program to include new hire orientation process in partnership with hiring manager
- Partner with Senior Management to identify and establish strategies for meeting Sequoyah’s compensation and benefits goals
- Conduct market analysis; make recommendations on salary ranges and benefits
- Lead employee education process during benefits open enrollment
- Strategic thinker with proven ability to design and implement HR programs that align with organizational goals
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to build rapport and credibility
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism
- Demonstrated ability to manage conflict effectively and conduct impartial investigations
- Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- High emotional intelligence and the ability to coach, mentor, and develop others
- In-depth knowledge of current employment laws and HR best practices
- Proficiency in analyzing data to inform HR strategies, including compensation benchmarking and employee engagement metrics
- Ability to facilitate training and development programs tailored to various employee levels and functions
- Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with senior leadership, managers, and staff
- Adaptable and innovative with a continuous improvement mindset
- Ability to see, hear well (either naturally or with correction) and speak clearly
- Coordinate the movement of your eyes, hands, and fingers
- Physical requirements include sitting, standing and bending, repetitive motions of hands and wrists
- Reach for, handle, use fingers and manipulate objects
- Must be capable of working extended hour days when job/business needs demand
- Health Insurance coverage includes: 100% Employer Paid Medical, Dental, And Vision Insurance premiums for both employees and their eligible dependents with a $300 annual deductible per covered person
- 401(k) and Roth(k) retirement plans with up to 4% company matching contribution
- Paid Time Off that includes vacation and sick time; plus 7 Paid Holidays
- Employer Paid Life and AD&D Insurance for employees and eligible dependents
- Employer Paid Long Term Disability income protection
- Flex Savings Account allowing pre-tax earnings to be used for unreimbursed medical and childcare expenses
- Voluntary supplemental other coverages (Cancer Care, Accident, Life, etc.)
- Education Assistance Program
- Cell Phone Reimbursement
- Fitness Reimbursement Program
- Lots of opportunities to engage with co-workers and our community throughout the year, such as Winter Bash Employee Recognition Party, Charity Golf Tournament, Fall Family Picnic, Adopt-a-Family, Food Pantry Donations and Delivery, Community Market Volunteering, Blood Donation Drives, and much more!