Personnel Manager

About Optimal

At Optimal we understand whats at stake during your turnarounds and projects. Thats why we lead with integrity trust and expertise in everything we do. We retain proven experienced craftsmen and with multiple locations nationwide execute hundreds of customized solutions so our clients can stay ahead of schedule and under budget.

At Optimal you come firstplain and simple.

As part of the Crest family we are committed to:

• We Take Care of our People
• We are our Word
• We Value Relationships
• We Have Something to Prove

Position Summary

The Personnel Manager is responsible for workforce administration employee relations staffing coordination onboarding compliance and personnel support across field and office operations. This position manages and develops the personnel team ensuring efficient workforce support while maintaining compliance with company policies and operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Workforce Coordination & Staffing

• Coordinate manpower requirements with operations and project leadership
• Support workforce planning for projects maintenance and turnarounds
• Maintain staffing rosters and employee availability
• Assist with recruiting and placement of field and office personnel
• Coordinate mobilization and demobilization of employees

Employee Onboarding & Orientation

• Manage new hire onboarding process
• Ensure completion of:
• Employment documentation
• Safety orientation
• Drug testing
• Background checks
• MVR reviews
• Certifications and credentials verification
• Coordinate site-specific onboarding requirements

Personnel Records & Compliance

• Maintain employee files and workforce records
• Track certifications licenses and training requirements
• Ensure compliance with federal state and company employment requirements
• Support audits and workforce reporting

Payroll & Workforce Administration

• Coordinate with payroll regarding:
• Timekeeping issues
• Workforce changes
• Status updates
• Terminations and transfers
• Monitor manpower reporting and labor tracking

Retention & Workforce Stability

• Monitor turnover trends and workforce shortages
• Conduct exit interviews and workforce feedback reviews
• Support retention and employee development initiatives

Safety & Workforce Readiness

• Partner with safety team to ensure workforce compliance
• Verify training requirements (OSHA NCCER TWIC site-specific training)
• Support return-to-work and workforce fitness requirements

Qualifications

• Education
• High school diploma required
• Associates or bachelors degree in business HR construction management or related field preferred

Experience

• 5 years in personnel management HR recruiting workforce coordination or construction administration
• Construction industrial or petrochemical experience
• Turnaround shutdown or outage workforce management experience preferred

Key Competencies

• Workforce planning and employee coordination
• Knowledge of employment practices and workforce compliance
• Strong communication and conflict resolution skills
• Personnel file management and documentation accuracy
• Timekeeping/payroll coordination
• Strong organizational and multitasking ability

Why Join Optimal

At Optimal youll play a critical role in enabling the workforce that powers some of the most important industrial projects in the country. Youll lead a team at the center of executionwhere speed precision and leadership directly impact business success.