Senior Manager, Human Resources

About the role

This Senior Manager, Human Resources will support one of Sodexo's Oil & Gas Clients in Richmond, CA, working closely with the management team and frontline staff, managing over 150 employees.

Responsibilities

• Respond to inquiries regarding HR plans, programs & policies.
• Educate managers and employees on policies and procedures.
• Aid in developing and implementing new policies and procedures.
• Oversee all Federal, State and Local laws regarding human resources.
• Investigate and resolve employee issues and recommend resolutions, based on policy, as appropriate.
• If applicable, manage union employees; understand all contract rules/policies and manage arbitration.
• Involvement in contract negotiations.
• Provide direction to managers and employees on implementation of HR plans, programs, policies, and training.
• Serve as the HR consultant and work with operations to positively impact business.
• Perform due diligence for new business initiatives to determine the appropriate HR plans, programs, process, and tools (including compensation, benefits, leadership, staffing, diversity & inclusion) based on financial and legal exposure.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum Management Experience: 5 Years.
• Minimum Functional Experience: 3 years of HR experience.
• Bilingual, fluent in Spanish.
• Union Experience.
• Labor Relations Experience.
• Basic knowledge of employment and discrimination laws.
• Basic knowledge of California state laws.
• Ability to act as a customer service representative, addressing employee's inquiries and issues.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent computer skills with proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to communicate in a clear, effective and respectful manner whether via phone, email or in person.