HR Manager

Location: Laurel
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

ABOUT WOODLAND AND JOB CORPS CENTER The Woodland Job Corps Center provides students with the opportunity to earn their High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED), and hands-on training in the following areas: Electrical Wiring, Carpentry, Building Construction Technology, Culinary Arts, Advanced Training - Culinary Arts and Hotel & Lodging. We also assist students with job placement upon completion of their educational and career technical training. ABOUT ADAMS & ASSOCIATES Adams and Associates is a 100% employee-owned company that is service-focused and outcome-driven. We began as a small business formed in 1990 with the sole mission of operating at-risk youth and children's programs for local, state, and federal governmental agencies. Today, we are one of the largest workforce providers involved in the federal Job Corps program! Adams and Associates employs more than 2,000 staff members across the United States. Each year we provide academic, vocational training, and placement services to approximately 9,000 young people from ages 16 to 24 primarily in a residential setting. Our academic and career technical training programs are accredited and lead to national industry-recognized credentials. Benefits: Competitive hourly wage Free Health, Vision and Dental insurance Opportunities for professional development Positive and inclusive work environment Making a difference in the lives of young individuals POSITION SUMMARY Provides management and supervision of the Centers Human Resource function. Analyzes human resources policies and procedures and uses proper judgment and discretion to resolve issues and problems. Ensures strict confidentiality of sensitive information. Position Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am -5:00pm MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISION Supervises and manages the Human Resources Department. RESPONSIBILITIES Follows all integrity guidelines and procedures and ensures no manipulation of student data. Administers the Centers Human Resources activity, including recruiting, screening, interviewing, hiring, discipline and terminations. Maintains a vacancy and turnover rate at or below the Center standard. o Fills staff vacancies in a timely manner. o Ensures early or on-time completion of staff evaluations resulting in zero late evaluations. Oversees the Center staff training activities, which includes developing, coordinating and administering the Center Staff Training Plan. Monitors the Center HR and employment practices to ensure regulatory compliance. Ensures the implementation of Equal Employment Opportunity activities, writes and implements the Center Veteran and Affirmative Action Plans annually with a focus on attaining goals, investigates and resolves and/or refers EEO inquiries or claims. Oversees the collection and maintenance of personnel data for HRIS and reporting purposes. o Oversees the preparation of HR reports. Ensures a nondiscriminatory work environment and equal treatment of all Center staff. Conducts annual wage and salary surveys to ensure that the Center is able to attract and retain qualified staff. Investigates and resolves staff issues and complaints in accordance with Company policies and procedures. Administers the Center fringe benefit programs (e.g. health insurance, retirement plan, 401-k program, etc.) as appropriate. Administers the staff evaluation, merit, incentive and bonus programs. Administers the staff mentoring program. o Maintains required employee files, logs and related documentation. o Responds timely and completely to Company requests. o Conducts periodic internal HR compliance audits. Responsible for maintaining a cooperative and effective working relationship with other Center departments and Centers. Provides management advice and assistance to supervisory staff. o Assists Center staff in understanding and resolving employee relations and benefit matters. o Functions as the student EEO Officer and oversees the staff EEO Officer. o Coordinates staff assistance programs, e.g., substance abuse, etc. Effectively motivates, empowers and requires staff to perform his/her job responsibilities. Holds staff accountable for producing quality work, develops staff for career progression and disciplines staff members who fail to meet goals. Employs sound time management and delegation skills. Provides required/supplemental training for new and current employees. Motivates and manages staff to work effectively, creates a supportive work environment, recognizes staff accomplishments and proactively addresses staff performance concerns. Develops Center-beneficial linkages within the community for student benefit and promotes a positive image of the Center and Job Corps. Establishes meaningful relationships within the community to support Center operations. Mentors, monitors and models the Career Success Standards as required by the PRH. Provides high-quality supervision and management for the student population and positively influences student behavior. Shows respect and courtesy to students and holds them accountable for their actions and behavior. Provides timely operational support for Center operations to ensure quality programs and services. Pursues improvement in Center operations to fulfill program objectives. Exchanges ideas and information, both orally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner and contributes meaningfully to group efforts by offering relevant ideas and knowledge. Provides quality and timely information to DOL/Company when requested. Effectively articulates thoughts and ideas. Identifies problems, analyzes causes and evaluates appropriate solutions prior to taking or recommending actions. Follows up to ensure prompt/appropriate action is taken and that problems are in fact corrected. Works in partnership with staff from all Departments to ensure effective supervision and services are provided to students. Accepts direction and supervision from the Center Director/Center Duty Officer/Shift Manager to include assignments to temporarily perform job responsibilities of other departments and positions. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Bachelors Degree from an accredited school required. A minimum of three years human resources management experience required. Human Resources Certification preferred. Department of Labor approval required. “Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.” This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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