Human Resources Manager

It’s your time, make it matter. At Peterson, we partner with our customers to build the future. For over 90 years, our peoples’ work has shaped the communities where we live, where we raise our families, and where we thrive. Peterson’s legacy permeates every aspect of our communities. From roads and bridges, back-up power at hospitals, fire-fighting, concerts and moving goods;

we are everywhere you look. At Peterson, you don’t just have a career, you have a purpose. Our family-oriented environment is built on safety, winning, growth, and professional achievement. Hiring and developing exceptional people is critical to our continued success. We have high standards for a good reason: our people represent Peterson, our family, our brand, and our values. You have high expectations too.

You are exceptionally motivated, have outstanding skills, and want your work to matter. Peterson offers competitive wages, generous benefits, and promotional opportunities at a family-owned and operated business. It’s time to use your skills and passion to do work that matters! Job Description Peterson Cat has a need for a Human Resources Manager based at our San Leandro, CA location.

This is an onsite position at our San Leandro location.

SUMMARY The Human Resources (HR) Manager acts as a business partner by implementing Company HR strategy and by providing HR guidance, tools and support to their assigned business unit’s management teams. This position represents the overall HR function with the highest level of integrity at all times sharing Peterson’s vision, values, and operating principals. Manages employee-relations activities and programs that promote positive labor and employee relations for all Peterson companies.

Participates in the development and implementation of company-wide HR initiatives; supports implementation of policies and programs through project coordination, data analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous process improvement. Work involves a high level of decision making, initiative, and independent judgment. Depending on location, this position may also assist in negotiating collective bargaining agreements, implementing arbitration decisions, researching and handling grievances, researching arbitration panels and working with the negotiations team as necessary.

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign the functions to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Job functions include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Interpret and implement policies, procedures, laws, standards and government regulations to employees at all levels of the organization.

Proactively monitor all processes and policies to ensure compliance with functional state and federal regulations, rules, and laws. Provide guidance and direction to business units regarding employment related matters and act as a department liaison regarding various issues for management. Coordinate workflow for HR personnel, delegating assignments, handling conflict resolutions, and maintaining accurate files and records. Contribute to the HR team’s business strategy by identifying, prioritizing and building organizational capabilities, behaviors, and process efficiency improvements.

Support management in forecasting and planning through staffing, succession planning and employee development activities. Review and benchmark internal and external environment to improve HR policies, procedures, and initiatives to enhance overall business performance. Identify and drive communication and cross functional learning to facilitate…