Human Resources Manager

About the company

 Wurzel Builders, LTD. is an Austin-based commercial builder committed to quality construction and building services. Our comprehensive construction services, leadership, planning and proactive approach to projects ensure each client’s vision is executed efficiently to meet or exceed their expectations. We specialize in building for some of the most recognizable brands in the United States. We are committed to hiring the best talent in the industry and providing a great place for employees to learn, grow and be a part of our Wurzel work family.

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.

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.

Logistics

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

 This is a full-time salaried exempt position. Typical workdays and hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some work outside of office hours may be required with no additional compensation. No telecommuting.

Reports To

This position reports to VP of Internal Operations.

Travel

Overnight travel is not anticipated for this position.

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.

AAP/EEO Statement

Wurzel Builders, LTD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Wurzel Builders, LTD complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.