Field HR Manager (Employee Relations)

Job Description:

Location: 860 Oak Creek Drive, Lombard, IL 60148

This is not a remote position - Note travel requirements in the Requirements section below.

Company Overview

Performing over 80 million locates annually, USIC is the most trusted name in underground utility damage prevention.  USIC also provides a full suite of utility services throughout North America.

Our Mission: to deliver quality, efficient, safe, and innovative solutions to protect our partners’ infrastructure and critical assets.

Our Culture is known as Living the SAFE-LIFE: Protecting Infrastructure, Protecting Our Communities, Protecting Ourselves.

Summary

The Field Human Resources Manager serves as a strategic business partner to assigned field operations leaders and is the expert resource in areas such as talent development, workforce and succession planning, and conflict resolution.

In addition to supporting the implementation of HR-related processes and programs that impact USIC, this individual is responsible for providing proactive, employee-focused HR solutions that align with business priorities, to improve organizational performance in their assigned coverage area. Our ideal candidate will be knowledgeable, creative, and passionate about supporting the employee experience.

 This role will have an engaging and participatory role in the field with regular visits to locations throughout the coverage area and co-travels with field personnel.

This is a great opportunity to join our growing company as we expand our Human Resources team!

Responsibilities


* Develop a consultative partnership with field leaders and provide guidance in a variety of areas, including employee engagement, performance management, talent development, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation/application



* Maintains knowledge of ongoing business challenges, opportunities, strategic direction, industry, and competitive environment.  Uses HR and business information to consult with senior leaders and other functional leadership to develop appropriate HR strategies and solutions that will allow USIC to retain high performing individuals and strengthen overall organizational performance


* Identifies opportunities and provides leadership throughout the change process to encourage a positive culture of personal growth, innovation, and accountability


* Works with senior leaders to plan and execute all leadership-related processes, including workforce planning, career development, talent reviews and succession planning, and compensation calibration


* Works with field leaders and recruiting partners to help attract high potential talent and mitigate turnover disruption.

Collaborates with Recruiting to assist with job fairs and hiring events as needed and help coach Hiring Managers regarding selection process best practices


* Collaborates with Corporate HR, Training, and field leadership to ensure consistent employee onboarding and ongoing skill deve...