Sr Manager, HR

Onsite/Hybrid (Sugar Land office)

The Sr. Manager, HR (Performance Management) is a key strategic partner, leading the design and execution of performance systems that drive engagement, growth, and results across 70 locations in 18 states. In this highly visible role, you will report to the Sr. Director, HR and play a pivotal part in connecting employees to a shared vision of excellence, culture, and high performance. This role will influence Culture, Engagement, Succession Planning, Career Pathing, Recognition & Rewards, and Talent Review, shaping the future of HR practices that uplift employees and align with business success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the evolution of performance management (PM) by developing a scalable, future-focused framework that enables continuous feedback, meaningful performance conversations, and career growth opportunities.
• Coach and develop an HR Generalist, fostering a high-performing, engaged team that delivers impact across the organization.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement by innovating and implementing PM practices, tracking, and reporting structures that align with HR and business priorities.
• Deliver strategic guidance in organizational design, change management, leadership development, training, and policy alignment, ensuring a seamless employee experience.
• Drive talent planning and succession efforts by collaborating with leaders to deliver inclusive development opportunities, leadership readiness, and development opportunities that strengthen the pipeline for future growth.
• Enhance career pathing initiatives by aligning paths to our leveling structure, building transparent pathways (in consultation with leadership), visualizing paths, and continuously building more robust paths of development.  
• Shape recognition and rewards strategies that create meaningful appreciation, reinforcing performance and align recognition to the impact provided.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Organizational Development, Recruiting, Shared Services, and Employee Relations to ensure HR services are integrated and effective.
• Lead compensation benchmarking efforts, guiding role classifications, pay equity evaluations, and financial modeling for promotions, salary changes, and merit increases that connect pay with performance.
• Provide expert-level HR consulting to business leaders and employees, ensuring that HR strategies align with workforce needs, compliance requirements, and best practices.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Organizational Leadership, or a related field.
• Certification in Change Management, any types of leadership, talent or developmental assessment methods are beneficial, not required
• SHRM-CP/PHR certifications are beneficial, not required

Experience & Skills:

• 12 years of HR experience, with at least 4 years in a leadership role.
• Prior experience using (and implementing) UKG’s Performance & Coaching module is a highly desirable skill
• Expertise in modern performance and talent management methods, with a forward-thinking approach to employee development.
• Experience in medium and large, matrixed organizations (2,000 employees).
• Strong knowledge of Neuroscience Leadership, Gallup Clifton Strengths, 5-Dynamics/Simpli5, Birkman, or other leadership development methodologies.
• Data-driven decision maker, adept at leveraging HRIS systems (UKG preferred) for performance tracking and workforce analytics.
• Deep understanding of multi-state employment laws and compliance requirements, ensuring HR policies are effective and compliant.

Expectations & Work Environment:

• Hybrid role with a mix of onsite and remote work (2-4 days/week), based on business needs.
• Up to 20% domestic travel to company sites for leadership engagement and HR program implementation.
• Operates with high integrity, confidentiality, and a trust-building approach, creating strong relationships across the business.

#ZR

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2024 fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, IES produced over $2.8 billion in revenue and employed over 9,400 employees at over 131 domestic locations across the United States. IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

From office buildings to wind farms, industrial complexes to housing developments, our employees and design professionals design, build, and maintain the systems that empower lives.

Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions: 

• Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it
• Competitive Pay
• Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
• Company Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and  Short Term Disability Plans
• Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
• Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
• Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs

NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: IES does not utilize external staffing/recruiting agencies. This decision reflects our strategic objectives and emphasizes our internal talent acquisition approach.

Unsolicited resumes and agency outreach to hiring managers, HR or staff may jeopardize future business opportunities and candidates will be deemed as individual (direct) applicants and no fees will be paid.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government.

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IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860-1500 or any IES office to request assistance.

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