HR Manager

Position Summary AMPYR Energy USA (AMPYR) is seeking a Manager, Human Resources to join our rapidly growing team in North America.We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Human Resources Manager to manage all HR operations, ensuring the effective implementation of HR strategies and processes. This role is crucial for maintaining a positive work environment, ensuring compliance with labor laws, and supporting the company's growth through effective recruitment, training, and employee relations. Compensation: Up to $90,000 | Part-time | 20 hours/weekResponsibilities Duties include but are not limited to the following:Recruitment and Staffing:Facilitate the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions. Manage the full recruitment cycle, including job postings, screening, interviewing, and onboarding.Coordinate and conduct new employee orientation and onboarding programsEmployee Relations:Implement actions to foster a positive work environment Identify and undertake initiatives to champion team-building, engagement and corporate cultureSupport in managing employee relations issues.Conduct exit interviews and provide feedback to management.HR Operations:Manage HR systems and ensure data integrity.Payroll & Benefits: Manage Payroll in conjunction with the PEO provider. Handle employee benefits enrollment, delivery and inquiries, leveraging the PEO provider as required.Performance management: Support day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions). Help in conducting salary benchmarking and developing competitive compensation packages. Facilitate year-end review and compensation processes. Benefits: Support management of Company’s employee related benefits, including health, life, and disability insurance. Serve as a primary contact for employment policies, benefits inquiries.Stay updated on insurance regulations and ensure compliance with all relevant laws.Compliance and Policy Management:Maintain accurate and confidential employee records. Support in ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal labor laws and regulations including immigration requirements (e.g., visas and green cards).Support development, update, and enforcement of HR policies and procedures. Set up training; provide HR policy guidance as required.Oversee workplace safety programs including HSE and IIPP policies to ensure a safe working environment.Training and Development:Support managers with identifying training needs and developing training programs to enhance employee skills and performance.Support career development and succession planning initiatives.ESG Integration:Ensure HR policies and practices align with ESG principles including D&IQualifications, Education and Experience Bachelor's degree required.A minimum of 6 years of HR Operations experience.Experience with a startup or growing organization is a plus.Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including recruitment, compensation, organizational design, employee relations, diversity, performance management, and employee relations.One or more of the HR certifications - PHR/SPHR/ SHRM is a plus.Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with HRIS (HR Information System) and PEO platforms preferred.CompetenciesThe following skills, knowledge and attributes are necessary to perform the job successfully.• Work efficiently, diligently, and effectively to rapidly accomplish key responsibilities.• Detail orientation sufficient to organize and manage multiple tasks.• Excellent written and oral communication and organizational skills with attention to detail.• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills.• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.• Strong cross-cultural relationship building across the organization.• Flexible and cooperative with a well-developed team spirit.