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Human Resources Manager
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Posted:
17 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
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Application Deadline:
14 October 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Peter Basso Associates is a 100% employee-owned (ESOP) MEP engineering firm serving education health care and corporate and government markets. Professional development employee engagement and talent acquisition are critical to our ongoing success and growth. As an employee-owned firm the successful candidate will share directly in the firms continued you are a collaborative forward-thinking HR leader who enjoys building structure improving processes and driving initiatives for employee engagement this could be the perfect career opportunity.
This role is designed to elevate the HR group expand and strengthen core processes to enhance employee experience and enrich our culture. As a hybrid position it provides both work-from-home flexibility and in-office collaboration. You will lead the HR department including one direct report and influence the full employee lifecycle including onboarding performance management employee relations and benefits administration.
What youll do:
As the HR Manager you will oversee day-to-day Human Resources operations to ensure consistency legal compliance and continued success of the firm.
Team Leadership & Supervision
Process & Technology Improvement
What we are looking for:
This role is designed to elevate the HR group expand and strengthen core processes to enhance employee experience and enrich our culture. As a hybrid position it provides both work-from-home flexibility and in-office collaboration. You will lead the HR department including one direct report and influence the full employee lifecycle including onboarding performance management employee relations and benefits administration.
What youll do:
As the HR Manager you will oversee day-to-day Human Resources operations to ensure consistency legal compliance and continued success of the firm.
Team Leadership & Supervision
- Directly supervise and mentor the HR Generalist providing day-to-day coaching workload direction performance feedback and professional development
- Delegate responsibilities effectively while maintaining accountability for team output and service quality
- Support the strategic direction to build strong pipelines for leadership roles through targeted development programs mentoring and structured succession planning
- Manage end-to-end recruitment processes including job postings candidate screening interviews and offer coordination
- Oversee a structured onboarding experience that sets new employees up for success and reinforces company culture
- Administer and continuously improve the performance management process supporting managers with guidance tools and consistency
- Navigate sensitive employee relations matters with discretion facilitating timely and equitable resolutions
- Manage benefit plan administration and lead annual plan renewals
- Build and maintain effective third-party provider relationships and communication
- Support administration of the companys retirement plans including the ESOP and 401(k) coordinating census data participant communications and notices with the third-party administrator and recordkeeper
- Execute HR policies and procedures that support leadership and organizational goals
- Ensure adherence to all federal state and local employment laws and regulations
Process & Technology Improvement
- Identify and pilot technology and AI tools to modernize HR operations and reduce administrative burden
- Drive process improvements operational efficiency and workflow documentation across HR functions
What we are looking for:
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or a related field required; SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR certification preferred
- 10 years of progressive HR generalist experience in professional serviceenvironments
- Demonstrated experience directly supervising or managing HR staff including setting priorities conducting performance reviews and developing team members
- Expertise in HR operations employment law compliance and benefits administration
- Familiarity with ERISA and qualified retirement plan administration strongly preferred; experience supporting an ESOP and/or 401(k) a plus
- Ability to navigate sensitive employee relations matters and facilitate equitable resolutions
- Demonstrated success in coaching leaders who are deeply committed to people and culture with the ability to develop and strengthen that commitment across the organization
- Demonstrated track record of identifying and implementing process improvements and adopting technology including AI tools to drive operational efficiency
- Builds strong cross-functional partnerships across departments including Accounting Payroll and other corporate teams
- Knowledge of compliance with all federal state and local labor and employment laws
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in HR information systems ATS databases (JazzHR a plus) MS Office Suite
What We Offer: - Competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package(medical dental vision life disability 401(k) matching
and ESOP participation) - Generous Paid Time Off plans (PTO) including paid holidays
- Hybrid work opportunity with in-office presence required(T/Th)
Peter Basso Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex height weight marital status national origin age protected veteran status disability status or other protected category in accordance with state federal or local laws.Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Peter Basso Associates is the largest MEP engineering firm in Michigan, specializing in sustainable design solutions and mechanical/electrical systems
