Human Resources Manager

Serving the telecom industry for more than 20 years, Network Connex accelerates the performance of fiber and wireless network service providers, data center operators, hyperscale cloud companies, cable MSOs, utilities, government entities, and Fortune 500 enterprises. We offer a full range of turnkey capabilities through seasoned professionals in all ranks to provide our customers with a competitive edge in today's rapidly evolving markets. Our services include state-of-the-art design and engineering; wireless and fiber construction; fiber placement, testing, and acceptance; construction management; and integration.

Network Connex combines the expertise of four complementary divisions plus our subsidiary, National Technologies (NTI), to deliver a robust portfolio of end-to-end services for network infrastructure solution design, deployment, and implementation throughout the U.S. and beyond.

By harnessing regional strengths and operational synergies, our teams deliver digital communications infrastructure services for fiber and wireless network service providers, data center operators, hyperscale cloud companies, MSOs, utilities, government entities, and Fortune 500 enterprises.

Job Summary: The Human Resources Manager will be responsible for building a strong company culture, managing employee relations, performance leadership, compensation events, succession planning, employee engagement, and retention. You will be responsible for evaluating employee programs, recommending improvements to employee relations policies and standard operating procedures, and making sure that all employee-related policies in each department align with corporate goals and established regulations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build a strong culture to ensure employees feel valued and engaged.
• Partner with the leadership team and Talent Acquisition Team to understand and execute the organization's human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.
• Engage with union representatives and counsel company leadership on standard operating procedures with regard to collective bargaining agreement compliance.
• Manage annual union events including rate increases and tracking agreement revisions.
• Engage with new unions during expansion and project work in new markets.
• Provide support and guidance to operations, leadership, and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise; may be required to administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as providing reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and terminations.
• Partner with the Benefits Administration team in delivering benefit programs and managing leaves of absences.
• Partner with Safety team in developing programs, managing work comp leaves of absences and compliance with company drug and alcohol policies.
• Analyzes trends in compensation and benefits; researches and proposes competitive base and incentive pay programs to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent.
• Partner with training team in identifying learning and development opportunities that provide internal development and growth for employees.
• Oversees employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent leadership, and employment law.
• Performs other duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years minimum experience in HR required.
• Experience working in unionized work environments is preferred.
• Bi-lingual Spanish language proficiency preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills. • Ability to establish and maintain positive work relationships with a diverse network of colleagues, candidates, and clients.
• Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality in dealing with all documents, files, conversations, etc.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business/HR/Marketing or related field and PHR/SHRM Certifications preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in utilizing Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS and talent leadership systems.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now/Manager is a plus.

Network Connex provides a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Network Connex is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, or national origin. Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates will be required to pass a background check and drug screening.