Zernco Construction

Human Resources Manager

Wichita, KS In person Full-time

Position Summary

  • The Human Resources Manager is responsible for leading and administering all aspects of the human resources
  • function, ensuring compliance with employment laws, company policies, and best practices while fostering a
  • positive and engaged workplace culture.
  • In addition to core HR responsibilities, this role provides oversight and coordination for employee engagement
  • initiatives, company events, training and development, and select marketing and technology efforts, as aligned
  • with organizational priorities

Supervision/Direction

  • The Human Resources Manager reports directly to the Director of Finance. This role requires a high level of
  • initiative, independent judgment, sound decision-making, and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential
  • information.

Performance Expectations

  • Human resources operations are compliant, efficient, and employee-focused
  • Positive and engaged workplace culture is maintained
  • Recruiting, onboarding, and employee development processes attract and retain top talent
  • Company marketing and brand standards are consistently upheld
  • Employee and client events are effectively planned and executed
  • Maintain a high level of confidentiality and exercise discretion with sensitive information
  • Regular attendance during core office hours (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday)
  • Attendance at all scheduled All-Employee Meetings

Essential Functions

  • Maintain current knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and HR best practices
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations matters, including concerns, disputes, and investigations
  • Lead conflict resolution discussions and provide guidance to leadership and employees
  • Communicate complex or technical information clearly to a wide range of audiences
  • Build collaborative, professional relationships internally and externally
  • Manage multiple priorities and deadlines with strong organizational skills

Human Resources and Compliance

  • Ensure legal compliance across all HR functions, including benefits administration, leave management,

and regulatory reporting

  • Develop, implement, and enforce company policies aligned with organizational values and strategic

objectives

  • Oversee recruiting, onboarding, and offboarding processes to support workforce growth and engagement
  • Conduct annual audits of HR and payroll records for accuracy and compliance
  • Administer Workers’ Compensation claims from incident through resolution
  • Ensure payroll compliance, perform year-end audits, and prepare required year-end reporting
  • Oversee payroll procedures and internal controls
  • Research, evaluate, and oversee implementation of HRIS and related systems, including testing, data

controls, and process improvements

Recruiting and Onboarding

  • Review and update job descriptions, qualifications, and competencies to align with company hiring goals
  • Utilize recruiting channels, including job boards, social media, agencies, job fairs, and referrals
  • Support candidate screening, interviews, and selection processes
  • Coordinate all aspects of new-hire onboarding, including system access, asset requests, and

documentation

  • Ensure accurate and timely electronic filing of all employee records

Marketing and Communication

  • Develop and maintain clear brand standards for internal and external communications
  • Oversee and coordinate company-branded marketing platforms and materials, ensuring alignment with

brand standards

  • Manage and update the company website, LinkedIn, and social media platforms
  • Oversee and coordinate employee and client events as the Event Committee chairperson
  • Manage event planning budgets and logistics
  • Coordinate with external IT consultants for technology needs

Training and Development

  • Design and deliver engaging training and professional development initiatives aligned with company

strategy

  • Develop and update performance management tools and content
  • Support annual Performance Development Plans and 60-day check-ins to promote engagement and

growth

Qualifications and Requirements

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in Human Resources or related field preferred
  • Minimum of five years of HR experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Professional HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or PHR) preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Strong knowledge of HR principles, employment laws, and compliance requirements
  • Proven experience in employee relations, conflict resolution, and performance management
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion
  • Proficient in HR systems and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities
  • Creative and solutions-oriented mindset
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with employees, vendors, suppliers, subcontractors, owners, architects,

and public officials

  • Demonstrated ability to coach, train, and motivate employees; provide feedback; set goals; and support

performance improvement

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