Are you looking for an amazing opportunity to work on a team where loyalty, attitude and work ethic are the core values throughout the entire organization? If so, then you owe it to yourself to check out the Lawton Group. We have been in the DFW area since 1983 and we currently consist of 4 operating companies which include Lawton Mechanical Contractors, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, Lawton Commercial Services and Buckaroo Pest Protection. We are looking for someone who shares our core values and is interested in joining our amazing team of professionals.

SUMMARY:

The HR Manager is responsible for providing services and support to all functional areas of the Human Resources department for a multi-location and multi-business company. This position is also responsible for ensuring employees are accurately entered into HR systems, payroll, and benefit plans. Superior communication skills and a positive, go above and beyond, friendly attitude is critical to being successful in this role.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Communicate effectively with all employees regarding policies and procedures. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Run job ads, track candidate status and respond with follow-up letters

Assist with recruitment and interview process

Submit online investigation requests and new-employee background checks

Conduct recruitment, onboarding and maintenance of company and employee files

Implement Online Onboarding of new employees and prepare new-employee files

Oversee the administration of new employee files and update them in all systems

Maintain E-Verify Process and ensure proper record management

Complete I-9 Forms and maintains I-9 files to Federal guidelines

Oversees and maintains HRIS recordkeeping of employee life cycle information

Perform the review of time and attendance records for completeness and accuracy

Assures the PTO program is maintained in bi-weekly payroll

Perform backup duties for bi-weekly payroll audits to ensure accuracy

Conduct reviews of employee files and HR programs and recommend improvements

Schedule meetings and interviews as requested by the Director of HR.

Manage the performance review process

Conduct annual open enrollment, input benefit information into payroll and HRIS systems and ensure accurate record-keeping and proper deductions are maintained

Liaison between employees and company regarding policies, procedures and concerns

Manage Workers’ Compensation, Unemployment, FMLA and EEOC claims

Perform periodic audits of HR files and records to ensure all required documents are present and filed appropriately

Stay abreast of local, state and Federal HR laws, legislation and trends

Field employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, and refer complex and sensitive matters to the appropriate staff

Perform administrative and recordkeeping tasks to execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave of absence; disciplinary matters; employee eligibility verifications; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development, and verifications of employment

Administer and manage various employee benefit programs including enrollments, changes and terminations

Process quarterly and annual reports for the BLS, OSHA, EEO-1 and additional reports as requested

Assist Safety Director with reports and compliance with safety program reporting

Perform other HR duties as assigned by management

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.

Education, Experience, Knowledge:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field and/or equivalent experience

Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and QuickBooks.

Preferred: SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) credential a plus.

Physical Requirements:

Requires sitting for extended periods of time. Ability to listen, hear and speak clearly over the phone and focus at close distances to computer monitor.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position will primarily work in a climate-controlled office.

WORK HOURS:

Forty (40) hours per week with additional time when required to complete assigned tasks.

SUPERVISION:

HR Coordinator

COMPENSATION:

This is a full-time exempt position.

BENEFITS:

Eligibility for health, vision and dental coverage, 401(k) plan and flexible spending accounts, subject to plan terms

Eligibility for benefits such as life insurance, short- and long-term disability and long-term care, subject to applicable waiting periods

Paid time off (PTO) earned on an accrual basis after 90 days of employment

Company-paid holidays