Based in Westerville, Ohio, Lehman Daman Construction Services (L/D) is a commercial general contractor focused on constructing and renovating facilities in healthcare, commercial office, hospitality, education, industrial and other market segments. Our company is rooted in our core values of safety, ownership, teamwork, culture, honesty and regard for people.
L/D is focused on growth – both at the company and individual level. We strive to create a safe, challenging, energetic and fulfilling place to work so that our associates can develop to their potential. We are motivated by supporting our people in their pursuit of living a great life.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Human Resources Representative oversees personnel management and the daily operations of the HR function. Key responsibilities include recruiting and hiring, managing the onboarding process for new associates, and collaborating with department leaders to support employees with both personal and professional matters. This role also supports payroll functions, partners with the executive team to develop policies and drive company initiatives and ensures that the organization’s core values are consistently upheld.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Ensuring associates follow all policies and procedures.
- Assessing reports provided by HRIS system to determine associate performance, training needs, and document control.
- Suggest changes in policies and procedures based on HR best practices and compliance, and associate and company needs.
- Researching compensation standards set by industry benchmarks to maintain salary structures.
- Create and implement recruitment plans, interview schedules, and evaluation standards in accordance with methodologies and labor laws.
- Carries out all HR activities, communications, reports, requests, and documents created and received by the company.
- Manage all aspects of employee separations, ensuring compliance with applicable labor laws and organizational policies.
- Maintain and update job descriptions for all positions.
- Conduct new employee onboarding and orientation.
- Facilitate management-employee meetings, handle grievances through fair resolution, and provide counseling to associates and supervisors when needed to promote communication and a positive work environment.
- Administer employee benefits programs, evaluate contracts, and assist associates with coverage questions and claim processing as needed.
- Organize company events that boost associate morale and reinforce company culture through active employee engagement.
- Ensures legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource federal and state requirements, conducting investigations, and maintaining records.
- Administer and maintain 401(k) and HSA plans (payments, audits, renewals, etc.)
- Assist with annual performance management process.
- Maintain employee education classes (BX, Drug Free Workplace, OSHA, etc.)
Skills That We Value for Success
- Ability to convey information clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing; active listening and clarification skills.
- Skilled in handling grievances, counseling employees and supervisors, and fostering a positive work environment.
- Responsive to employee needs, ensuring a cooperative and solutions-oriented approach to HR services.
- Strong ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple HR processes, and execute projects efficiently.
- Experience in full-cycle recruiting, screening candidates, and facilitating smooth onboarding processes.
- Knowledge of benefits programs, claims processing, and assisting employees with coverage questions.
- Understanding of employment laws, regulatory standards, and consistent application of HR policies.
- Commitment to professional development and staying current with HR trends and best practices.
- Strong Microsoft Office technical skills especially in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Experience and Education
- High school degree or equivalent.
- 2-5 years of progressive experience in a Human Resources role; HR certification (SHRM-CP or PHR) preferred.
- Experience in a supervisory/office manager role with accounting background (Accounts Payable/Receivable) a plus.
- Current Notary or the ability to become a Notary preferred.
