Human Resources Manager

Principal Responsibilities:

• Serves as HR business partner for Asset Management across all divisions, which includes both shore and vessel engineering, barge maintenance, purchasing, and supply chain functions. 
• Leads recruiting and onboarding for both vessel and shore-based openings in Asset Management.  Anticipates staffing needs and takes ownership of ensuring that the organization has sufficient engineers available to crew our fleet of vessels.
• Manages selection and onboarding process for employees entering the engineer trainee program.
• Partners with EVP and other leaders of Asset Management function on all aspects of the employee life cycle, including compensation changes, talent development, and succession planning.
• Coaches leaders on employee relations and performance gaps that may exist among team members.  Partners with talent development function to identify training and development solutions to optimize performance.  Works with leaders on performance improvement plans when needed. 
• Handles employee relations issues. Conducts investigations and provides coaching/counseling to employees and managers to promote a respectful workplace.
• Processes terminations and conducts exit interviews for Asset Management employees.
• Collaborates and engages with colleagues on HR team on shared goals and support of critical initiatives.  Assists with deck crew recruiting and onboarding efforts during peak hiring seasons. 
• Contributes to a positive culture in the HR department, the Asset Management team, and the company at large.  Exemplifies company values.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field. (Master’s Degree preferred)

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starting and ability to perform a variety of tasks with moderate supervision.

• 5-7 years of HR experience.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills required.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Travel to New Orleans or Paducah (depending on site location is filled) regularly to build relationships and support Asset Management teams.