Job Summary:

Provide proactive and effective senior-level human resources support to the project and overall project leadership teams. Core responsibilities include recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, coordinating mobilization and demobilization of personnel, and overall employee lifecycle management.

Primary Duties:

• · Provide expert advice to the leadership team regarding human resources requirements
• · Assist the human resources manager in the development and implementation of the human resources strategy and direction for the department, including recruitment, mobilization, accommodation, training, and culture for the project
• · Develop, plan, and implement human resources initiatives as required by leadership
• · Coach and assist managers in the performance management process with their direct reports
• Assists leadership and human resources management with investigation and resolution of misconduct and procedure violations
• · Work with managers and payroll staff to resolve timekeeping and pay entitlement discrepancies
• · Partner with managers in providing advice on all employment relations matters and in facilitating lay-offs and terminations
• · Uphold relationships with key management personnel to influence the management and leadership of their direct reports
• · Provide advice and assistance to project managers, line managers, and employees on corporate human resource policies and procedural matters
• · Provide reports and data analysis across a range of human resource metrics
• · Coach and mentor human resources team members to develop their competence and build capability
• As needed, deliver internal courses as required including Induction and other presentations
• Demonstrate Yates Core Values and Principles
• Follow Yates Code of Conduct
• Safety Responsibilities and Expectations
  • Responsible for refusing unsafe work and for carrying out all work in accordance with the established Yates Safety Procedures and Work Practices
  • Report all incidents, near hits and hazards to management
  • Required to wear and maintain personal PPE
  • Advise fellow employees of hazardous situations
  • Participate in workplace inspections
  • Comply with statutory requirements, including duty of care
  • Participate in required and/or assigned training
  • Provide suggestions to improve Safety
  • Present a mature approach to working safely
  • Attend prestart and Safety meetings and contribute
  • Assists with administering the site safety program as required and ensuring Trade Partner compliance with OSHA standards and Yates Site Specific Requirements and all applicable safety codes and regulations
• Other related duties as needed and assigned by the Manager in support of the successful completion of the project

Qualifications:

• Relevant Bachelor or Degree in Human Resources or equivalent
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in human resources
• Three (3) years’ experience in construction / engineering / commercial industry
• Two (2) years of experience in onboarding
• Exposure in mobilization and training compliance preferred

Requirements:

• Experience working with a human resources services environment
• Strong data analysis and Excel skills
• Experience in construction industry
• Advanced reporting experience

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Competencies:

• Excellent communication skills
• Presentation and planning skills
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
• Strong writing and editing skills
• The ability to work constructively in a team environment
• Able to plan, organize and prioritize large volumes of work under tight timeframes effectively

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to enable effective communications with all stakeholders

Physical Demands/Essential Job Functions:

1. job description reflects an assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Physical requirements for this role may include but not limited to walking, standing, operating tools / equipment, and lifting items (up to 25lbs). Tasks may also be carried out in varying weather conditions and environments as appliable to the position.

About Yates Construction

Ranked among the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the country by Engineering News-Record, Yates Construction is family-owned and provides a wide range of construction and building services. Incorporated in 1964 by William G. Yates Jr., we have steadily grown to become one of the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the nation. We are financially sound with a significant bonding capacity as well as vast personnel and equipment resources.

Our portfolio includes commercial and industrial projects from various sectors including arts and culture, civil, commercial, education, entertainment and gaming, federal, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, municipal, retail, and technology. We work hard to understand our client’s business needs and continually look for opportunities to provide additional value to our clients and their projects.

Our client relationships are the foundation of our success, and our primary goal is to help each of our clients achieve their vision. We do this by carefully managing the details and complexities of each project and communicating constantly with all team members.

Yates Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal and state law requirements.

Yates complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.