Operational Human Resources Manager - Infrastructure

The Operational Human Resources Manager will work strategically and operationally to execute the business strategy of the Infrastructure Market in the Mid-Atlantic region. This position will work collaboratively with Operations as well as other support areas to meet the workforce development needs of the company. The Operational HR Manager will provide support and technical assistance to ensure the proper administration of HR policies and programs while actively managing the alignment of talent.

Frequent travel will be expected to our active construction sites, regional facilities and formal recruiting and hiring events. In addition, as overall company needs dictate, support to other business units and markets is expected of this role.

Job Responsibilities

* Retain, develop, and attract top talent to the organization.

* Overall management of HR activities for the Infrastructure Market of Cianbro including daily interaction with Market Executives and Project Managers to manage staffing strategies.

* Manages the Infrastructure Market staffing and recruiting team.

* Responsible for the direct hiring, staffing, and retention of team members either through direct effort, partnering with operational management and/or working with our Talent & Diversity Manager and Recruitment team.

* Ensure compliance with federal and state employment law, administer benefit, compensation, wellness, and safety programs.

* Provide ongoing support to field operations consulting in the areas of team member relations, performance evaluations, education and development, succession planning, and communication strategies.

* Work collaboratively with all levels of the organization on strategy and execution, ensuring commitment to current policies, procedures, and our merit shop philosophy.

* Conducts thorough and timely investigations of complaints, log investigative reports and work with management team on resolution to ensure compliance with Cianbro's Equal Employment Opportunity and Workplace Harassment policies.

* Coach and support frontline leadership and market managers on a variety of human resource topics.

Qualifications/Requirements

The successful candidate will be a self-starter who can handle multiple tasks with a high degree of personal integrity, ethics, and attention to detail. In addition, a qualified candidate will possess:

* 10+ years of Human Resources experience with 5+ years in a management role, preferable in the construction industry. SPHR Certification Preferred.

* Written and verbal fluency in English and Spanish is required.

* Success in change management efforts within complex and challenging environments.

* Excellent written and verbal communications skills including the ability to successfully work with all levels of the company providing honest, effective, and direct feedback.

* Demonstrated computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite, HR Systems, etc.

* Demonstrates critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills with a track record for accepting responsibility and having sound judgment.

* Able to work in a fast-paced, team environment, remaining flexible, supportive, and adaptive to changes in direction, priorities, and job duties.

* Fixed base office location in Baltimore, MD or Suffolk, VA.

Cianbro is an employee-owned, tobacco-free, equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate based on marital status, race, color, creed, gender, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity, age, veteran status, union affiliation, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or other legally protected status.