HR Manager 1

GAI Consultants is seeking an HR Manager in either our Orlando, FL or Pittsburgh, PA office. This position has responsibility for the development and execution of human resources policies, programs, and initiatives including recruitment, retention, onboarding, career progression and development, employee relations, compensation and non-health benefits and offerings. The successful candidate will coordinate with human resources professionals and report to the Senior HR Director. They must work well within a cross-team environment and work closely with the CAO, company leadership, and staff at all levels.

Summary

• Lead employee satisfaction and engagement initiatives.
• Coach managers through employee relations matters, including the execution of performance and behavioral improvement plans.
• Manage the compensation program including participation in surveys and studies, compilation of data, and the performance of analyses of staff salaries to various geographic markets and professional disciplines in the environmental and engineering consulting industry.
• Support the integration of acquired employees into GAI policies, procedures, and offerings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Partners with the leadership team to understand and execute the organization's human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, acquisitions, and succession planning.
• Provides support and guidance to HR team, management, and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise; required to administer and execute routine tasks in delicate and confidential circumstances such as providing reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and terminations.
• Develops job families, job descriptions, salary grades, and ensures compliance with FLSA exemption laws.
• Supports the talent acquisition process, including recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants,
  particularly for managerial, exempt, and professional roles; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Manages the compensation program, analyzes trends in compensation and benefits; researches and proposes competitive base and incentive pay programs to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent.
• Oversees employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
  Performs other duties as assigned.

Computer Skills

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of various software programs which may include job- specific software; Accounting software; HRIS software; ATS software; Database software; Internet software; Inventory software; Payroll systems; Project Management software; Spreadsheet software; and Word Processing software including Microsoft Office products.

General Characteristics

• Applies thorough knowledge of current HR principles and practices related to the variety of aspects affecting the organization.
• Applies progressively acquired expertise to resolve crucial issues and/or unique conditions.
• Keeps informed of new methods and developments and recommends new practices or changes in emphasis of projects.
• Leads projects of moderate complexity and scope or leads a major project.
• Analyzes complex problems across specialty HR areas.
• Analyzes ethical dilemmas to determine appropriate courses of action.
• Demonstrates leadership.

Minimum Years of Experience

• 10-12 years of related experience, 7 of which were spent managing other HR professionals within an HR team. Demonstrated capacity to manage HR practices, policies, and initiatives independently, on behalf of the Senior HR Director and leadership. Proven, sound decision-making, management, and leadership skills are required.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field

Certification/Licensure

• Certification through SHRM (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SPC); HRCI (PHR, SPHR); DDI; CLDP, CEBS, Talent Acquisition Specialist, etc. strongly preferred
• Driver's License

Technical Responsibilities

• Oversees execution of human resources policies and programs, including recruitment, retention, onboarding, training and career development, employee relations, and compensation and benefits planning.
• Monitors compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Assists managers in the application of HR programs to departmental operations.
• Answers employee/candidate questions about HR policies and offerings.

Project and Task Management

• Oversees project tasks, deliverables, processes.
• Plans, schedules, and coordinates the preparation of documents or activities for multiple projects.
• Analyzes project management plans for complex projects.
• Understands project delivery uncertainties and uses risk management principles to address them.
• Reviews operational procedures to Monitor compliance with applicable policies and performance measures.

Management Responsibility

• Receives administrative supervision with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.
• Manages entry- and mid-level HR staff.
• Integrates professional attitudes relevant to the practice of Human Resources and fosters creativity, curiosity, flexibility, and dependability in staff.

Communication Skills

• Possesses exceptional oral and written communication skills, including negotiation of critical issues and effective persuasive communication.
• Demonstrates financial acumen and familiarity with legal issues related to the HR practice.

Why GAI?

At GAI, exceptional people have an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. Explore an array of opportunities in locations across the U.S. and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and feel good about being part of a collaborative team that's committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.

GAI is committed to providing a welcoming environment for staff from various communities, cultures, and backgrounds. Staff are empowered to share their unique perspectives, experiences, and ideas with one another as we continue to build upon established mutual trust and respect for all.

Benefits To Working at GAI Include:

• Competitive salary -GAI is committed to paying market-based salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, company paid Long Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability (benefits start within 30 days of hire)
• New paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption program
• Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays
• 401k company match
• Tuition Reimbursement