What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Manager position at The Personnel Consulting Group?
Location: Gonzales, LA (hybrid)
Job Type: Full-time
Travel: Minimal (Under 10% occasional travel to field locations/yards)
On behalf of a premier, Louisiana-based leader in industrial safety and emergency response services, providing mission-critical protection and compliance solutions to operators across the industrial and energy sectors, PCG is seeking an HR manager. The position requires precision, discipline, and an unwavering commitment to safety. Following a period of rapid growth and strategic acquisitions, they are looking for an experienced, resilient HR professional who isn't looking to just "maintain" a pre-built system, but who is excited to take full ownership, optimize infrastructure, and support a workforce of approximately 350 employees. They are looking for a hands-on, working manager and departmental visionary. If you thrive in autonomy, love bringing order to a fast-paced, evolving environment, and want a seat at the table with executive leadership, this is your sandbox.
The HR manager is the day-to-day owner of employee relations, workplace compliance, and the company’s adherence to federal, state, and industry-specific labor regulations. Serving as the operational backbone of the HR function, you will manage the entire employee lifecycle while partnering closely with executive leadership to mitigate risk and drive organizational discipline.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Workplace Compliance & Industry Roster Management
- Maintain an accurate, real-time employee roster across all active field sites and assignments.
- Manage third-party compliance tracking platforms crucial to oilfield and industrial clients.
- Coordinate and document pre-employment and random drug-testing programs in strict alignment with industry and DOT/non-DOT standards.
- Conduct routine internal compliance audits across personnel files, I-9 records, and medical files to ensure audit readiness for regulatory and client reviews.
Employee Relations, Risk Management & Claims
- Serve as the primary, trusted point of contact for employee questions, grievances, and conflict resolution.
- Conduct objective workplace investigations into complaints or policy violations, documenting findings and partnering with leadership on progressive discipline.
- Administer the workers’ compensation program, including timely incident reporting, claims management, and coordinating return-to-work/modified-duty programs with safety leadership.
- Manage all unemployment claims, represent the company in state agency hearings/appeals, and advise leadership on separation decisions to protect the organization.
Onboarding, Offboarding & Benefits
- Own the onboarding pipeline: manage new-hire paperwork, background screening (FCRA compliance), drug testing, and deliver orientations highlighting company safety culture.
- Manage employee benefits programs, including tracking life-event changes, leading annual open enrollment, and driving employee education.
- Conduct structured exit interviews, track retention trends, ensure the return of company property, and coordinate final pay processing.
Payroll Support & System Optimization
- Provide critical structural support and oversight for an ADP payroll transition.
- Verify employee file updates affecting compensation (promotions, status changes, deductions, benefits adjustments) and partner with accounting to ensure seamless, accurate bi-weekly processing.
Policy Development & Training
- Interpret, enforce, and systematically update the employee handbook and company HR policies in compliance with federal and Louisiana state employment laws.
- Coordinate and track completion of mandatory compliance training (harassment prevention, ethics, and safety certifications).
Qualifications
Required Education & Experience
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (equivalent hands-on experience will be considered).
- Experience: 5 years of progressive HR experience
- Software Mastery: Strong technical aptitude with advanced, hands-on experience administering HRIS platforms.
- Legal Knowledge: Solid working knowledge of federal and Louisiana employment laws (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Title VII, EEO, and state-specific workers' comp/unemployment frameworks).
- Mindset: A self-directed professional who takes radical ownership of outcomes, possesses strong situational judgment, and can communicate effectively with field crews, office personnel, and executive leadership alike.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior HR experience within oilfield services, energy, heavy construction, or a similar safety-sensitive, high-regulation industry.
- Familiarity with industrial compliance clearinghouses
- Experience navigating DOT drug and alcohol testing frameworks.
- Professional certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, SPHR, or SHRM-SCP).
Core Competencies For Success
- Accountability & Drive: You don't wait for a task list; you see an infrastructure gap, propose a solution, and build it.
- Organizational Discipline: You can juggle high-volume compliance deadlines and employee issues without sacrificing accuracy or attention to detail.
- Service-Minded Yet Firm: You act as a supportive advocate for our field and corporate teams while maintaining the firmness necessary to protect the business and enforce critical safety/legal policies.
Compensation and Benefits
competitive compensation package commensurate with experience alongside a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off (PTO), and additional benefits tailored to supporting our growing team