Maine Drilling and Blasting Hiring for Human Resources Manager Job at Gardiner, ME Full Time

Maine Drilling & Blasting is seeking a Human Resources Manager to lead the HR Department for the organization and can be based in the Gardiner, ME office OR the Auburn, NH Office.

With over 500 employees and 7 regional locations, MD&B is proudly one of the largest drilling and blasting companies in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic areas – big enough to provide large-project stability, yet small enough to provide a family-oriented feel.
MD&B offers many generous incentives, including an Employee Stock Ownership Plan. As employee-owners, with a stake in the success of the Company, their goal is to attract, develop, reward, and retain the best workforce in the industry.

The Human Resources Manager holds the role of department manager for HR, and will lead and direct the routine functions of the department including interviewing and hiring, administering pay, benefits and leave, and developing, and enforcing company policies and practices.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Drive hiring and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.
• Provides support, leadership and guidance to HR generalists, management, and other team members when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise.
• Continuously evaluate and improve HR processes to meet employee needs including technologies, tools, manuals, and content.
• Design, implement and maintain compensation and benefits programs as well as analyzing trends in compensation and benefits, and researching and proposing competitive base and incentive pay programs to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent.
• Oversee ESOP program to leverage employee engagement and understanding of benefit and lead senior management in the evaluation of health care options, requirements and compliance regulations.
• Responsible for plan compliance and administration for all benefits plans and 401k, including reporting and communication.
• Create and implement training programs and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities for employees.
• Update and utilize performance review system to ensure measurement and assessment of technical/job specific competencies and evaluate recognition systems.
• Develop HR metrics, reports and trends within HRIS systems and dashboards to report to management teams. Analyze HR data consistently to identify changes and needs.
• Develop and manage an HR Budget
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum 8 years of experience in Human Resources plus 1-3 years in a leadership/supervisory role.
• Industry experience in Construction is preferred but not required.
• BA/BS is strongly preferred and an HR Certification is desired.
• Proven knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.

NO PHONE CALLS OR RECRUITERS, PLEASE

Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, familial status, domestic violence status, or any other status protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What is your personal email address?

Work Location: One location