SUMMARY: The Human Resources Manager is responsible for leading and managing the HR function for a 100+ employee organization consisting of both union and non-union employees. As a department of one, this role provides comprehensive HR support across the full employee lifecycle-from recruiting and onboarding to employee relations, benefits, leaves of absence, compliance, and offboarding.

The HR Manager serves as a tactical partner to the Leadership Team and supports the Executive Leadership Team to the level of their capabilities, leveraging external employment counsel or HR consultants for complex or high-risk matters. This role collaborates closely with the Safety department to ensure training, compliance, and incident follow-through, while safety claims and reporting are handled by an external Safety support service. The HR Manager provides direction to the Office Administrator for office operations, employee engagement support, facilities-related needs, and HR administrative tasks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

General HR Leadership

• Lead and manage all daily HR operations as a department of one, ensuring timely, accurate, and professional HR support across the organization.
• Serve as a trusted partner to leadership, offering guidance on HR best practices, workforce planning, employee development, and organizational improvement.
• Act as the primary HR advisor for managers and employees; escalate complex matters to external HR consultants or legal counsel as needed.
• Maintain and update HR policies, employee handbook, and internal procedures to ensure compliance and alignment with company values.

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for all corporate positions.
• Develop job descriptions and maintain the job description library.
• Coordinate onboarding and orientation of all union and non-union employees to ensure a positive and effective new hire experience.
• Represent the company at career fairs and networking events as needed.
• Partner with Marketing department on employer branding efforts

Employee Relations & Culture

• Provide coaching and support to managers on performance management, conflict resolution, and employee development.
• Help maintain a positive work environment, ensuring fair and consistent policy application.
• Oversee employee engagement programs, recognition initiatives, and internal communication.

Benefits, HRIS, & Leaves of Absence

• Administer employee benefits and communicate plan information.
• Serve as the HR Software administrator, ensuring accurate data, reporting, and workflows.
• Manage all leaves of absence (FMLA, CFRA, PDL, ADA, WC coordination).

Compliance & Union Support

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Support union-related activities, labor communication, and CBA interpretation as needed.
• Maintain required HR compliance files, reports, and records.

Safety Collaboration

• Partner with Safety support services for training and compliance.
• Ensure follow-through on WC matters and safety-related documentation.

Office Administrator Oversight

• Provide direction to the Office Administrator for facilities, engagement events, and HR administrative work.
• Ensure employees receive effective office and administrative support.

Other Duties

• Support special projects, process improvement initiatives, and organizational changes.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY REPSONSIBILITIES:

• Provides daily direction to the Office Administrator.
• May oversee temporary or contract HR support.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree preferred; HR certification desirable.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including generalist or HR management experience.
• Experience supporting union and non-union groups strongly preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Strong understanding of full lifecycle HR, compliance, employee relations.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• HRIS management
• Recruiting/ATS systems
• Benefits & LOA administration
• Labor law knowledge
• Microsoft Office

BEHAVIORAL SKILLS:

• Strong communication skills
• Customer Service Oriented
• Initiative and adaptability
• Professionalism, confidentiality and integrity
• Collaboration and teamwork

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Onsite with hybrid consideration

PAY TRANSPARENCY:

The starting salary for this opportunity range is listed. Other rewards may include annual bonus eligibility, which is based on company and individual performance, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. Baker provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). A candidate's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. Please note that the compensation information is a good-faith estimate for this position. It assumes a rate based on location and experience.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by a Baker Recruiter with a @bakerhomeenergy.com email directly from our organization.