Human Resources Manager

Job DetailsJob Location: Houston, TX 77046JOB DESCRIPTION Summary/Objective The Human Resources Manager is responsible for managing the Human Resources functions of the firm.   Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Recruiting Develops a Recruiting and New Hire strategic plan in conjunction with firm and departmental leadership. Manages the recruiting process, including both in-office interviews and campus events/job fairs. Performs annual evaluations on campus relationships to ensure best utilization of effort. Creates close relationships with key campus personnel. Recommends and monitors the firm’s annual recruiting budget. Develops and maintains strong relationships with outside recruiters on a year-round basis. Assists as needed with client recruiting efforts. Create offer letters.   Onboarding Develops and oversees on-boarding programs in conjunction with departmental leadership. Evaluates the effectiveness of on-boarding programs with the managing partner and departmental leadership.   Performance Management Drives the company’s performance management program, including the engagement evaluation process. Supports the leadership development of firm members. Acts as the firm’s employee advocate, encouraging an environment that best motivates and encourages firm members to succeed. Provides coaching and direction to firm members through employee relations issues. Manages all employee terminations- voluntary and involuntary. Conducts all evaluation and goal setting meetings with Administrative Staff members.   Training and Development Creates and facilitates internal soft skills training and development programs. Orients all new employees, and trains staff as needed on Human Resources policies   Compensation and Benefits: Supports the annual compensation evaluation process by providing market data, maintaining the comp files and preparing salary adjustment letters. Manage the annual benefits renewal process to include negotiation of contracts and implementation of plan rules. Manage, oversee and execute the annual benefit open enrollment process, as well as health and wellness events and efforts. Manages all benefit reporting and compliance. Manage all leave of absence, workers compensation, and disability claims and requests. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to develop and report on performance of benefits programs and recommend changes that align with business objectives. Oversee carrier and broker relationships.   Human Resources Administration Maintains personnel manual in accordance with applicable employment laws. Oversees documentation of firm policies and procedures. Responsible for the timely and accurate completion of HR forms and appropriate HR data entry. Maintains confidential files on all personnel. Assists in the coordination of all firm social events. Complies with all Workforce Commission requests and notices. Manages all employee work accommodation requests and agreements.   Marketing Participates in professional associations, attends association meetings and stays abreast of changes in the HR profession as it relates to public accounting firms. Oversees firm involvement in various activities to promote the firm among professionals seeking employment.  Assists in developing marketing materials for recruiting programs.   Firm Management Assists Managing Shareholder with firm-wide communications. Assures that priorities established by the Shareholder group are effectively communicated to the Administrative Support Team and properly implemented. Supervises the workflow, daily activities, and delegation of assignments for administrative staff. Reviews Administrative staff bi-monthly time sheets, approves time-off requests, manages absences and coverage. Assists the Administrative team in problem resolution. Escalates issues and recommends solutions to the Managing Shareholder when appropriate. Leads the Administrative team by creating a positive work environment through individual and team recognition.   Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment.    Position Type This is a full-time position.  Hours should comply with business  and core hours and schedule approved by management.      Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or Psychology At least 8 years of experience working in Human Resources with 3 years in HR management Excellent written, verbal and listening communication skills  Relates and communicates with all levels of personnel Maintains a high degree of professionalism, integrity and confidentiality Displays sound, dispassionate judgment at all time  Exhibits consistent attention to detail and follow-up  Acts as a team-player, is flexible, and exhibits a high level of patience  Works well in a fast-paced, deadline oriented environment  Comfortable multi-tasking and prioritizing a diverse and demanding work load  Possesses strong organizational and time management skills  Able to solve practical problems and interpret instructions  Possesses excellent facilitation, mediation and interviewing skills Maintains a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint   Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time or without notice.