Job Description

Position Summary

Cable East is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Human Resources Manager to evaluate, enhance, and modernize our HR practices and programs. This role is designed for a hands-on HR professional with proven experience in overhauling and correcting HR programs, and in taking the lead to implement effective, sustainable improvements. The ideal candidate will bring experience working with or within family-owned companies, understanding the unique dynamics and culture that influence people operations. The HR Manager will assess existing systems, identify areas for improvement, and drive changes that strengthen compliance, streamline operations, and enrich the overall employee experience. This leader will serve as a trusted partner to company leadership, ensuring that HR practices evolve in step with business growth and industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities

HR Assessment & Improvement

• Review current HR policies, procedures, and systems, identifying gaps and inefficiencies.
• Lead efforts to update, streamline, and modernize HR programs across onboarding, compliance, and employee relations.
• Implement practical improvements that balance regulatory compliance with employee experience.

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Promote a positive and respectful workplace culture.
• Administer performance evaluations, coaching, and conflict resolution processes.
• Support initiatives that improve employee engagement, accountability, and professional growth.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive employee information and HR-related matters.

Compliance, Benefits & Operations

• Ensure HR programs comply with labor laws, safety standards, and company policies.
• Administer benefits, leave policies, and compensation programs.
• Maintain HR/payroll systems and records, and use HR metrics to guide decisions.

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for skilled, safety-minded professionals.
• Enhance hiring practices with consistent, values-driven approaches.
• Redesign onboarding into a clear, engaging, and scalable experience that supports long-term retention.

Qualifications

• Bilingual (English-Spanish) preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience (construction/utilities a plus).
• 2+ years of payroll processing experience and thorough payroll compliance knowledge.
• Proven success in improving or modernizing HR processes and policies.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws, compliance, and workforce planning.
• High emotional intelligence, discretion, and professionalism.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office; NetSuite experience a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field required; PHR/SPHR certification preferred. Or, any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Supportive, collaborative leadership team.

Application Process

Interested parties are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter using this online portal. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

IMPORTANT: By submitting your resume online, you hereby authorize Cable East to contact, obtain, and verify the accuracy of the information contained in your application from all current and/or previous employers, references, and educational institutions. You also hereby release from liability Cable East and its representatives for seeking, gathering, and using such information to make employment decisions and all other persons or organizations for providing such information.

You understand that any misrepresentation or material omission made by you on this application will be sufficient cause for cancellation of your application or immediate termination of employment if you are employed by Cable East whenever the misrepresentation or material omission is discovered.

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