Place of Business: MTM Transit

Position Description: The Manager, HR (Austin) will support the organization’s vision and goals by providing direct support to our Austin, TX South Base facility.  The Manager, HR (Austin) will provide direct support with labor relations and human resources matters, gathering, collecting, and maintaining documentation and records required for contract and policy development, investigations, and negotiations.

Job Duties and / or Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day guidance, hands-on support, and developmental guidance to the Austin HR team
• Handle all labor relations and human resource inquiries related to policies, procedures, and bargaining agreements; refer complex matters to appropriate management staff
• Track all information requests, hearing, and grievance timelines from initiation to completion to ensure adherence to contract requirements
• Serve as the initial contact and liaison for intake and assessment of employee complaints
• Conduct interviews and gather information for employee relations matters such as harassment allegations, work complaints, or other concerns; inform appropriate HR staff when additional investigation is required
• Assist with recordkeeping related to hiring, termination, leave, transfer, and promotion particularly as related to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), affirmative action, and diversity initiatives
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of company policies, employment law, and common HR practices
• Collect information and data to assess cost and policy implications of negotiations and disputes. This may include management and union proposals, pay scales and wages, benefits, working conditions, and other mitigating circumstances
• Conduct surveys, interviews, and other research related to human resource policies, compensation, and other labor negotiations; collect information and report results to Sr. HR Manager or Vice President of HR
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of laws and regulations related to EEO, affirmative action, collective bargaining, unions, labor relations, and human resources
• Assist with preparation of documents and records required for contract negotiations, meetings, and negotiations with employee and labor organizations
• Coordinate meetings between Union Officials, Employees, and Leadership
• Organize and maintain all CBA’s, arbitration decisions, and any other related documentation
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent work experience
• 4+ years’ experience in Human Resources/ Employee Relations or similar role
• 2+ years’ experience in a Union setting required
• Strong knowledge of human resources policies/procedures and knowledge of local, state, and federal employment/labor laws

Even Better if You Have:

• Experience working in the Transit industry
• Workday experience
• SHRM certification

Salary: $120,000

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Place of Business: Pedernales Electric Cooperative

Physical Office Location: PEC Headquarters - 201 S Ave F, Johnson City, TX 78636

Hybrid Work Options Available

$99,131.20 Minimum Starting Base Pay* + KPI Bonuses + Competitive Benefits

*Qualifications may warrant greater starting base pay within the full pay range. Individual base pay is determined by experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training.

Position Summary:
This position is responsible for working in conjunction with the business leaders to advance the strategic initiatives of the Cooperative.

Job Duties and / or Responsibilities:

• Serve as a liaison with Human Resources staff members to support their needs and ensure alignment with the business objectives
• Respond to Human Resources inquiries and resolve issues
• Monitor, review and update policies to ensure alignment with current legislation and best practices
• Provide advisory service to employees and ensure that they are fully aware of their rights and entitlements
• Ensure that human resources issues are handled fairly and consistently and in compliance with legal and Cooperative requirements
• Support and develop recruitment campaigns, ensuring the best placement in job boards to attract qualified candidates
• Support the organization with grievance, disciplinary and investigations
• Attend human resources related hearings
• Drive core business practices and objectives to align with the strategic direction of the Cooperative
• Keep regular management information on budget and overall performance
• Work in partnership with organizations on performance management, employee relations, resourcing, staff and management development
• Assist management in workforce planning and the development of their teams through job evaluations and team duty assessments
• Maintain awareness of headcount and budget requirements
• Provide consistent, accurate and solution oriented human resources support to managers, supervisors and employees.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the human resources business strategy that supports the Cooperatives strategic objectives
• Develop relationships with peers, employees, vendors and business partners to understand and support human resources business strategies
• Serve as a resource for Cooperative employees and management
• Conduct return on investment analyses and develop reports on how human resources processes and programs impact the Cooperative
• Analyze compensation actions to ensure compliance with regulatory and Cooperative policies and requirements
• Attend Cooperative meetings to stay abreast of human resources issues that affect employees and business operations
• Ensure that job descriptions accurately reflect the essential duties and responsibilities
• Assist the Compensation Department with market research data to appropriate grade jobs
• Lead and conduct fact finding interviews and investigations, summarize notes and prepare written reports that contain recommendations for corrective action
• Anticipate and plan for long-term human resources needs and trends in partnership with management
• Lead human resource change initiatives and process improvement efforts
• Work collaboratively with other human resources staff to ensure that the business receives timely support
• Maintain customer focus skills and build relationships that enhance the strategic alliance with customers
• Develop, review, implement and document internal procedures
• Ensure ethical, legal and consistent compliance with Cooperative policies, practices and procedures
• Conduct needs assessments to determine individual, department and organizational goals and objectives
• Ensure adherence to the Cooperative’s policies, practices, procedures and statutory requirements
• Conduct Exit Interviews and provide quarterly reports to management
• Utilize comparative data to review, analyze and make recommendations for human resources best practices
• Coordinate activities with other departments
• Maintain the security of confidential information
• Stay abreast of advances in technology
• Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned

Supervisory and/or Leadership Responsibilities:

• May be required to lead a group to resolve an issue or manage processes and programs

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of using computer systems, which may include setting up and using hardware and software programs, entering data or processing information
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service
• Knowledge of prevailing human resources practices
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations, i.e., Worker’s Compensation, Department of Labor, FMLA , ADAAA, FLSA and EEO
• Knowledge of all areas of human resources
• Skilled in time management
• Skilled in prioritizing and managing changing priorities
• Skilled in the techniques of persuasion
• Skilled in managing changing priorities
• Ability to work without day to day supervision
• Ability to interface across organizational boundaries
• Ability to research issues and develop recommendations based on prevailing practices
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management and employees
• Ability to prepare and conduct presentations
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to listen and understand information verbally and in writing
• Ability to anticipate, identify, analyze and resolve conflict and problems

Minimum Qualifications - (Education, Experience):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field
• Directly related experience may substitute for education
• Six years of Human Resources experience in an advisory capacity
• Three years supervisory experience
• Valid Texas Driver’s License

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