Human Resources Manager

Telvent is a global leader in the deployment of Smart Grid technologies including GIS, SCADA, DMS and AMI. Dating back in 1946 when it was founded as Miner and Miner, Consulting Engineers, Telvent's enterprise GIS group is a world leader in the development and implementation of geographic information system (GIS) software for utilities. It has been a strategic business partner of ESRI since 1987. Telvent's ArcFM™ Solution and extended services assist electric, gas, water and waste water utilities in increasing productivity, lowering costs, and improving services by allowing them to effectively manage spatial information on a world-wide basis.

Position Summary & Major Responsibilities

The Human Resource Manager manages the overall functions of Human Resources services, policies and programs for Telvent Utilities Group. This position requires solid leadership by a qualified candidate with high energy and strong management experience.

• Managing talent acquisition, employee relations, organizational development, policy development, performance management, and response to an investigation of compliance and safety issues, benefit and pension communication, strong onboarding experience.
• Providing support and guidance to management on employee relations issues and coaching managers/supervisors on effective ways to motivate employees, communicate performance expectations, discuss performance issues and reward superior employee performance.
• Leading a team of human resource professionals to deliver outstanding human resource services.
• Coaching managers/supervisors on effective personnel management techniques.
• Consulting with management in preparation of staffing budgets, projections, and employment policies, procedures and practices.

Education & Experience Preferred

• 3+ years managing HR functions and staff.
• 2 years experience in employee relations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or related field.
• PHR/SPHR certification a plus.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulatory concerns with direct experience in investigation of claims.
• Solid Knowledge of federal and state employment laws including: FMLA, COBRA, ADA, ADEA and worker’s compensation.
• Solid performance management experience.
• Experience with PeopleSoft HR applications.
• Experience with full-life-cycle recruitment, staffing and orientation functions.
• Ability to influence and affect change in a professional manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with other departments and all levels of employees.
• Must be well organized and have the ability to deal with multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-driven and results oriented with a positive outlook and clear focus on quality.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with benefits administration and ADP payroll.
• Must be able to write reports and business correspondence.
• Candidate must be self-motivated, flexible and acutely aware of the importance of confidentiality.

Telvent offers competitive wages and benefits including life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage at no cost to employees, partially paid health and dental insurance for you and your dependents, tuition and training reimbursement, Section 125 plan, 401(k) retirement plan, Employee Assistance Program, paid holidays, vacation and sick time. Telvent's enterprise GIS group headquarters are located in Fort Collins, CO. Additional locations are in Philadelphia PA, Athens GA, Broomfield CO, and Vancouver WA. Applicants must pass a background check.

For immediate, confidential consideration, qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to our HR Department. If you would prefer to apply online, please go to our Resume Sender or email recruit@miner.com.