HR Manager

Responsibilities:

• Union & Labor Relations
• Review and interpret multiple union collective bargaining agreements (CBAs).
• Serve as the primary point of contact for any questions regarding the CBAs and communicate with Business representatives as needed
• Ensure compliance with contract terms related to wages, overtime, call-outs, per diem, travel time, and storm premiums, etc.
• Support grievance handling, investigations, and disciplinary actions in alignment with CBAs.


• HR Administration & Compliance
• Manage all HR administrative functions, including onboarding, offboarding, employee records, certifications, and compliance documentation.
• Maintain accurate personnel files and HRIS data for both union and non-union employees.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws across multiple jurisdictions.
• Oversee policy administration, handbook updates, and internal HR processes.
• Coordinate drug testing, background checks, licensing, and credential tracking.


• Storm Response & After-Hours Support
• Provide HR support during emergency storm response, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended deployments.
• Support rapid onboarding and workforce scaling during storm events.
• Coordinate with operations and payroll on storm-related pay structures, overtime, and emergency differentials.
• Remain available outside normal business hours to address urgent labor, payroll, or employee relations issues.


• Blue Sky Operations Support
• Support ongoing HR needs for non-storm utility operations, including staffing, workforce planning, and administrative support.
• Partner with operations to align labor resources with contract and project needs.
• Ensure consistent HR administration across storm and Blue Sky workforces.


• Payroll, Benefits & Timekeeping
• Partner closely with payroll to ensure accurate timekeeping, wage calculations, and compliance with union and storm pay rules.
• Responsible for entering administrative payroll and reviewing all union and storm payrolls.
• Oversee union benefit payment compliance and accuracy on a monthly basis.
• Administer admin benefits enrollment, changes, and employee inquiries.
• Support audits related to payroll, labor compliance, and contract adherence.


• Training, Safety & Workforce Readiness
• Coordinate required training, certifications, and safety documentation in collaboration with safety and operations teams.
• Track compliance with utility, OSHA, and client-specific workforce requirements.
• Support a safety-first culture across all field and office personnel.


• Leadership & Internal Support
• Act as a trusted, on-site HR resource for employees, supervisors, and leadership.
• Provide guidance to managers on policy interpretation, documentation, and employee relations.
• Support organizational growth through scalable and compliant HR practices.

Qualifications

• Required
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or professional experience in a related field.
• 5+ years of HR experience in a unionized environment, preferably utilities, construction, or emergency response.
• Strong experience administering and interpreting union CBAs.
• Proven ability to manage high-volume HR administration.
• Ability to work in person and remain available outside normal business hours, including during emergency storm events.


• Preferred
• HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR).
• Experience supporting emergency storm response or mutual aid operations.
• Experience working with both union and non-union workforces.
• Familiarity with field-based, mobile utility crews.


• Key Competencies
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong labor relations and contract interpretation ability
• Calm, responsive decision-making under pressure
• Clear, professional communication
• High accountability and discretion


• Work Environment & Expectations
• This is a fully in-person role requiring daily on-site presence.
• Regular after-hours, weekend, and holiday availability is required, especially during storm response.
• Travel may be required during major storm events or operational needs.