ABOUT SPARK POWER

Spark Power Group Inc., (“Spark Power”) is committed to becoming the Trusted Partner in Power and the leading independent and integrated power solutions provider to the industrial, commercial, institutional, and utility markets across North America. Spark delivers cost-effective, customer-centric solutions that address cost, quality, reliability, and power sustainability to integrate new technologies and help transition our customers to the grid of the future.

SCOPE

Based out of California (at our Fresno or Ontario office location), this role will report to the Director, Human Resources and be the key People & Culture partner to the Executive Vice-President, USA and the USA leadership team (including Branch Managers and Project Managers).  This role will support the leadership team in promoting a high-performance work environment and positive culture through progressive HR practices at all US locations for the technical services division of Spark Power Corp.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide guidance to Branch Managers in encouraging a culture of high productivity and increased employee morale.
• Partner with leaders within region to assist and advise on employee relations situations, including full range of Company policies, guidelines, and procedures, along with relevant employment-related laws, regulations and standards.
• Support two-way communication and engagement with management and employees.
• Implement proactive programs supporting Managers to promote employee development and growth.
• Identify trends within the region and/or departments and propose suggestions to address any areas of concern.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state employment statutes as well as Company HR policies and procedures. Support regionalization of documents as required.
• Support with core processes such as benefits/pension management, new hire onboarding and coordination of payroll/IT paperwork and processes.
• Be the regional expert in the use and maintenance of the HRIS. Provided insights and suggestions for improvement based on the needs of the business and employees.
• Frequent regional travel between branches.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 5+ years of relevant HR work experience is required, preferably in the electrical contracting services industry.
• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Human Resources or Business-related field.
• SHRM designation will be considered an asset.
• Ability to travel to various locations within California (up to 30%) and outside of California (up to 30%) as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to stay organized in a multiple-system environment with high attention to detail.
• Demonstrated technical ability to manage employment policies and apply human rights standards to HR practices.
• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-pace environment while taking initiative.
• Understanding of sensitive workplace issues; ability to act tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times.
• Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.