MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ACTIVITIES:

Work with the legal department on monitoring and implementing applicable HR laws and regulations by location (federal, state, local); assist the legal department on compliance investigations as needed. Must be visible and openly accessible in the labs to serve as a coach, mentor, and counsel to employees at all levels. Advise Senior Management, HR, and Legal of emerging issues or trends that may require focused attention to a positive work environment, wage and hour compliance and/or data privacy.   Partner with Regional Safety and Compliance Manager to enforce a safe workforce, focusing on a Safety Conscious Work Environment (SCWE). Ensure government and company Safety guidelines/requirements are followed. Facilitate the timely investigation and resolution of employee concerns ranging from quality, safety, and people issues involving allegations of Harassment, Intimidation, Retaliation and Discrimination (HIRD). Maintain records in tracking system. Create reports and analyze data which may include turnover, exit interviews, engagement survey results, and headcount reports. Recognize trends and recommend action plans. Serve as a subject matter expert for people development processes including performance management, annual reviews, succession planning, training, coaching and mentoring. Assist in maintaining effective compensation and benefits administration for the business and/or labs. Participate in the design and development of talent management tools and compensation programs for the entire company; monitor these programs and revise as necessary. Participates in developing HR department goals, objectives, and systems. Work with SVP, Director of Operations and Regional Manager to develop People strategies for In-service Labs. Assess HR related training needs and develop appropriate web-based training programs, facilitating training as needed. Prepare employee communications as needed to support a positive work environment. Assists in evaluation of reports, decisions, and results of department in relation to established goals. Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed. Manage employee paperwork process and files, assuring legal compliance. Perform HR-related Compliance Audits. Provide HR strategies aligned with operations business goals. Partner with Safety, Compliance, and Radiation Safety on investigations as needed. Partner and continuously maintaining business relationship with Ops SR management. Attending Business Segment meetings Assist with employee terminations and ensure required paperwork and payments are processed appropriately. SME for California compliance related to system implementations. Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

A bachelor's degree with a minimum of 8 years of Human Resources experience within the State of California. Oil or gas industry experience with an exposure to a variety of cross-function job assignments that include Safety, Quality, IT and Compliance. Prior experience with HR strategy, recruitment, labor relations, compensation, benefits, and HRIS. Demonstrated ability to perform in a fast-paced multi-unit environment with competing demands; strong initiative and self-starter. Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of HR administration including ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to multi-task with well-developed organizational, analytical, and follow-up skills. Must maintain a professional demeanor with effective oral and written communication skills; excellent interpersonal, presentation, and negotiation skills. Proven ability to manage and motivate a team. Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs including Excel and PowerPoint; UKG or similar HRIS program. Must be willing to travel to locations within assigned Region and to the corporate office, attend career fairs and other events as needed.

 

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS:

Frequent lifting up to 30 lbs.

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This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

 

MISTRAS Group, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity. Employment decisions including initial hiring and all matters involving the terms and conditions of employment will be made without regard to any protected class under applicable law. If hired, the employment relationship is “At-Will,” which means that employment can be terminated at any time, and for any reason, at the option of either the Company or the employee.  Please direct questions about these policies to a MISTRAS Group, Inc. Human Resources representative. 

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Note to Applicants:

Smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas of the Company.  Employees may use designated smoking areas (if established) in accordance with applicable state and local law.

Rhode Island Applicants: The Company is subject to Chapters 29-38 of Title 28 of the General Laws of Rhode Island, and is therefore covered by the state’s workers’ compensation law.

Initial (if applicable):    Massachusetts Applicants: I understand that it is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Initial (if applicable):    Maryland Applicants: I UNDERSTAND THAT UNDER MARYLAND LAW, AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND, AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT, THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL SUBMIT TO OR TAKE A POLYGRAPH OR SIMILAR TEST. AN EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS LAW IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $100.

Mistras Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled: