Human Resources Representative

Position Description

Primary purpose:

We are seeking an experienced HR Professional to provide comprehensive management support and guidance to a multi-facility client group in the areas of HR policy administration, recruitment & staffing, organizational development & training, compensation administration, benefits, discipline & performance counseling, affirmative action efforts, investigations, employee relations in non-union facilities, and labor relations at a union represented facility.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Ensure effective communication and administration of company policies, procedures, programs, changes and related issues
• Provide guidance to Managers in administering a labor relations contract and contract negotiations, including handling and administering grievances
• Job requires critical thinking and the ability to manage competing priorities in order to meet the needs of client groups
• Provide guidance to client group management to promote and maintain a positive employer / employee relationship, and maintain a union-free status at non-union represented facilities
• Use effective conflict resolution techniques to solve employee / supervisor and employee / employee problems with minimal supervision. Includes counseling management and building consensus on complex and sensitive issues
• Guide management and team in the application and interpretation of policies, compensation practices, benefits, performance issues, equal employment opportunity, affirmative action and disability leave management
• Proactively guide management responsible for union represented facilities in the application and administration of union contracts and agreements, including grievance administration
• Advise management on appropriate staffing, compensation and benefits issues
• Facilitate and conduct training on a variety of HR initiatives
• Conduct or participate in ethics and other employee investigations, develop final reports and manage solutions to the problems identified
• Utilize workforce planning tools to plan for staffing needs and knowledge transfer for key roles
• Anticipated travel locally: 20-30% (local travel in vehicle only)
• Other related duties as assigned

*Position may be filled at various levels depending on experience and job skills of selected candidate.

Position Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field. A non-related degree would be acceptable with additional HR experience.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as an HR generalist supporting corporate and field client groups
• Significant previous experience supporting a union represented facility

Specific Knowledge & Required Competencies:

• Demonstrated ability to partner with corporate client groups and senior executives to develop HR strategies and deliver HR services to support business goals and objectives
• Proven experience in delivering HR solutions
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams
• Experience in administering and providing interpretation/guidance under a collective bargaining agreement
• Experience developing and delivering training programs
• Ability to work in a face paced environment and easily adapt to change
• Proven ability to advocate for change and lead others through change and transition
• Experience mentoring and coaching leaders, peers, and new employees
• Demonstrated ability to clearly and concisely frame up issues so that options are developed and timely solutions are implemented, with minimal supervision
• General familiarity with state and federal labor and employment law with requirements to equal employment opportunity, wage & hour and disability leave management
• Familiarity with applicant tracking and HRIS systems (Lawson or PeopleFluent experience a plus)
• Ability to counsel managers and employees on performance guidelines and expectations with minimal assistance
• Strong analytical skills and logical thought processes, with the ability to identify and resolve complex and sensitive HR issues/problems
• Ability to conduct, organize and participate in various employee investigation situations, assemble a final report and manage solutions to the problems identified with minimal assistance and within expected time frame
• Above average proficiency in the use of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Must be able to connect and engage in a very hands on and visible fashion to effect change and results
• Strong relationship building skills are critical
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to perform the required duties with little or no direct supervision.

Certifications, licenses, registrations:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and have and maintain an acceptable driving record to be insured to drive for the Company
• Professional HR Certification is desired, but not required
• Willingness to use personal and/or company vehicle, with reimbursement, in the course of employment
• The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug test screen and a complete background check, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed

Working conditions:

• This position must maintain the highest degree of confidentiality, discretion and the ability to handle and complete multiple tasks/projects
• Ability to be on-call 24/7
• Must be self-motivated and demonstrate a high degree of initiative

KINDER MORGAN OFFERS:

• Hybrid work schedule
• Competitive wages
• 401(k) Savings Plans
• Retirement Plan
• Comprehensive Medical/Rx and Dental Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Annual Incentive Bonus plan

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