Human Resources Manager - 33270

Company Overview:

The Harvard Companies include entities working to serve the business community in the janitorial and protection services areas. Harvard Maintenance and Harvard Protection are two of the largest and fastest growing, privately owned providers of high quality janitorial and security services in the United States.  We are an industry leader and are well known for our innovative thinking and entrepreneurial spirit.  Our success over the last fifty years stems from Harvard's Inverted Pyramid®, which recognizes that our front-line employees are the most important people in our organization.   The Inverted Pyramid® ensures that our employees feel valued, are given the tools to be successful, and are empowered to execute in their roles.  People are also at the center of our Core Values.  Our People First core value clearly states that “we are a family organization that promotes respect and embraces diversity”.

Job Summary:

Primary focus will be to service the existing business, operationally and financially, while maintaining relationships with existing customers and developing new business where possible.

• Serves as a business partner to regional management to support regional goals and initiatives
• Serves as a managerial member of the Human Resources team in support of organizational goals and initiatives; participates in developing departmental goals, objectives and systems within the department
• Provides direction to regional management and employee base on all Human Resources initiatives
• Guides employees, Supervisors and Management through investigative processes of employee relations and makes recommendations when necessary
• Develops recruitment strategies to achieve required staffing levels.  Meets with Hiring Managers to develop specific recruitment plans.
• First point of contact for union grievance issues for local union
• Knowledgeable of local CBA and interpretation of policies and practices
• Investigate, respond to and resolve union grievance issues; advise General Counsel on all escalated issues
• Investigate and respond to questions from management and employees regarding their rights, duties and obligations under the CBA
• Participate in union contract negotiations
• Recommends new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department
• Maintains HRIS records and compiles reports for Management as requested.
• Facilitates communication among employees and management.  Guide Management and employee base on problem solving, dispute resolution, regulatory compliance and litigation avoidance
• Develop training and staff development to enhance the effectiveness of employee performance in achieving the goals and objectives of the division
• Acts as backup for all other administrative functions within the office including payroll
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field or additional experience in lieu of degree
• A minimum of five years HR Generalist experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships internally and externally
• Self-starter with excellent dependability and integrity
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws

Harvard is offering a competitive salary structure including benefit package with medical, dental, life, and long-term disability (LTD) insurance along with 401K Savings Plan.

An Equal Opportunity Employer --- M/F/D/V

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