Human Resources Director

Our growing structural engineering firm, based in Plano, is seeking a full-time HR professional with the energy and talent to enhance the firm’s effectiveness by providing human resources support to the team. A successful candidate will be an employee advocate, responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management. Acts as an employee champion and change agent focusing on training and career development. Provides guidance to management on human resource-related issues. Assesses and anticipates HR-related needs and communicates needs proactively with management.

Direct Responsibilities

• Provides balanced focus on employee advocacy and compliance by developing tools and techniques to improve the employee experience.
• Focuses on employees as internal customers to help train and progress using development tools so that employees can see their career trajectory.
• Provides support to employees by answering questions on various HR related topics and resolves employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations. Works closely with employees and management to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and retention.
• Develop strategies to improve the candidate’s experience throughout the recruiting process (identifies, recruits, and hires new employees) following HR procedures.
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to include: coaching; counseling; career development; administering benefits and corrective action.
• Conducts new employee orientation and exit interviews.
• Leads orientation and onboarding activities.
• Maintains confidential HR files ensuring files are kept up to date and that access is limited to staff who are authorized to access the information.
• Handles various Human Resources programs and procedures, such as, the termination process and all related paperwork, including unemployment claims. Represents the company in all unemployment claim matters.
• Maintains and creates job descriptions for all employee roles and ensures competitive wages and benefits.
• Utilizes succession planning programs and integrates search activities to align with the succession plans and talent/competency gaps.
• Analyzes trends and metrics to develop solutions, programs, and policies. Develops, recommends, and implements personnel policies and procedures for PSE Employee Handbook.
• Supports organizational training and development efforts and makes recommendations based upon performance and development plans.
• Maintains knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees. Reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Ensures maintenance and communication of records and compliance activities as required by law or local governing bodies.

Requirements

• BA/BS College Degree in Human Resources or Business Administration, or similar experience
• 5-10 years' experience in a Human Resources related position
• SPHR certification
• SHRM-SCP certification, preferred
• Understanding of general human resources policies and procedures
• Knowledge of labor law and HR best practices
• Intermediate level proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Experience with HR databases and HRIS systems
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Aptitude in problem-solving
• Desire to work as a team with a results-driven approach

Organization-wide Competencies

Functional Knowledge: Requires expanded conceptual knowledge in own job discipline and broadens capabilities.

Business Expertise: Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work.

Leadership: Provides informal guidance to new employees.

Problem Solving: Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgement and precedents.

Impact: Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies.

Interpersonal Skills: Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations.

Paragon offers a competitive salary along with many great benefits:

• Health Insurance
  • Medical insurance - company pays 60% for you and your dependents
  • Vision, dental, and cancer insurance - company pays 100% for you and 60% for your dependent
  • Accident, critical illness, and hospital insurance - company pays 100% for you and 60% for your dependents
  • Short-term and long-term disability - company pays 100% for you
  • Basic & supplemental voluntary life insurance - company pays 100% for you
  • Note: Employee contribution towards payment for benefit plans is determined annually.
• Time Off
  • 15 days PTO
  • 14 paid holidays
  • 2 paid volunteer days
• 401K
  • Eligible after one year of service
  • Includes up to 4% match vesting period
• Tenure
  • 5-Year Anniversary - Additional 5 days PTO accrued per calendar year for a total of 20 days
  • 10-Year Anniversary - Additional 5 days PTO accrued per calendar year for a total of 25 days, plus an additional 5 days PTO and up to $10,000 expenses reimbursed towards a one-time sabbatical of your choosing
• Cell-phone – Up to $15 each month reimbursed towards use of your phone
• Wellness – Up to $75 each month reimbursed towards a gym membership, exercise class, or personal trainer
• Night out – Up to $65 each month reimbursed towards dinner and entertainment
• Snacks and drinks – Unlimited during your workday (in office)
• Company Credit Card – For project and travel related expenses
• Travel Perks
  • TSA Precheck Enrollment
  • CLEAR Membership
• Team building - Four events per year
• Student debt assistance – Up to $300 per month, over 6 years, for job related degrees
• Continuing education
  • Webinars, seminars, and classes
  • College coursework

Please visit our website (http://pseglobal.com) to learn more about our business. To apply, please use the "Click here to apply" button on our website in the careers section (http://pseglobal.com/careers) or click Apply Now in ZipRecruiter. We look forward to hearing from you.