Divisional Human Resources Manager

Job Summary

The Divisional Human Resources Manager is primarily responsible for performing a broad range of human resources activities, including recruitment and staffing, employee relations, policy and procedure administration, training, and legal compliance within the Division. This role directly supports the Above ground Storage Tank (AST) and Specialty Vessel (SV) business line for Matrix Service.

• Represent the Company at all times with high moral standards while adhering to the Company's "Code of Business Conduct and Ethics."
• Actively support the Company's commitment to safety and its "Core Values."
• Works closely with Vice President, Operations - AST & SV to ensure alignment across all organizational units within the business. Provide guidance and support on key initiatives.
• Partner with and support Operations on key initiatives such as the creation and implementation of retention, referral and bonus programs, succession planning etc.
• Partner and create a strong rapport with Operational Leaders, taking the time to learn the business to provide strategic support in the areas they need most.
• Provides directions to managers on human resources programs, policies and procedures including recruitment and staffing, salary administration, employee relations, performance management, wage and hour regulations, and other related issues.
• Implement and administer employee handbook and other human resources policies, ensure consistent adherence to policies and programs, and interpret policies for managers and employees.
• Ensure compliance with employment law, including participating in internal investigations, EEOC/DOL claims, government audits, lawsuits, etc. Represent Company at EEOC, unemployment, and workers' compensation hearings.
• Provide guidance to managers on day-to-day employee relations issues - e.g., coaching and counseling employees, handling sensitive employee issues, discipline, layoffs, terminations, etc.
• Provide guidance and support to managers in their recruitment of employees. Define, recommend and implement targeted recruiting strategies. Assist with the definition of selection criteria and write job descriptions, job postings and advertisements.
• Provide guidance to managers regarding salary administration, including implementing the Company's salary administration guidelines, advising managers in hiring/promotion decisions, and with distribution of the merit budget.
• Working closely with the Director of HR, develop and conduct internal training programs and/or recommend external programs consistent with overall strategy/policy.
• Working with Corporate HR, manage the implementation of and training associated with the Company's Affirmative Action Plan.
• Assist managers with candidate interview and selection, salary administration and offer negotiations; actively participate in the interview and selection process.
• Support, participate, and implement corporate Human Resources strategies, policies and initiatives; makes recommendations for new or improved practices.
• Interviews, hires, trains, evaluates, and terminates subordinate personnel. Establishes department and individual goals/objectives and directs, and actively participates as necessary, subordinate personnel in achievement of responsibilities and objectives.
• Monitor and stay current with industry trends, best practices and legislative developments in all aspects of human resources.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

• B.S. degree in Business, Management or a related discipline, or equivalent level experience.
• 8+ years' experience in human resources management, including experience in employee relations, compensation, HRIS, training and development, and/or recruiting and staffing, preferably in an industrial construction environment.
• Solid knowledge and practical application of federal and state employment laws.
• Proven experience supporting multiple employee populations, from field-based and hands-on roles through executive and senior leadership levels.
• Broad experience in human resources, including recruitment and staffing, salary administration, employee relations, policy administration, and legal…