Position: Human Resources Manager
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this position is the first and only HR position within the company, therefore, duties include building and leading the entire Human Resources function. As a hands-on generalist, this position is directly responsible for employee relations, recruiting, hiring, performance management, training & development, compensation & benefits, establishing policies and procedures, and legal compliance. The ability to provide value as a Human Resources Business Partner will require that the individual possess the ability to understand the strategic business objectives and translate that understanding into Human Resources initiatives that support the achievement of business objectives.

Essential Functions (Approximate % of Time Allocated)

Recruiting (50%)
•  Responsible for the recruiting, screening, interviewing, and testing of applicants for clerical, technical, administrative and management positions throughout the Company.
•  Extensive knowledge of personnel policy and procedure, as well as federal and state laws regarding employment practices.
•  Develop and/or review Job Descriptions for all new and existing positions within the Company.
•  Considerable skill in interviewing techniques.
•  A good knowledge of all clerical and specialized functions in the Company.
•  A basic understanding of the Company's organizational structure.

HR Generalist (40%)
•  Develop department goals, objectives, and systems along with reports to assist in evaluation of results.
•  Develop, communicate and administer HR policies and procedures to employees.
•  Develop and administer programs for employee performance evaluation and compensation review and revise as necessary.
•  Responsible for the orientation of all new employees.
•  Maintain and update employee handbook, company organization charts, and employee directory.
•  Handles employee relations counseling, outplacement counseling, and exit interviewing.
•  Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to facilitate continual improvements in efficiency of HR department and services performed.
•  Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Benefits Administration (10%)
•  Perform benefits administration including: annual review, assisting employees with claims as needed, change reporting, approving invoices for payment, and communicating benefit information to employees.
•  Assist new employees with benefits enrollment. Arrange for the completion and submission of such forms within time limits.
•  Verify the calculation of the monthly premium statements for all group insurance policies and resolve administrative problems with the carrier representatives.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

This position requires an extremely perceptive person who is capable of relating to individuals at all levels. As unique situations present themselves, the individual must be sensitive to corporate needs, employee goodwill, and the public image.

The individual should also possess:
•  Strong business acumen and the ability to manage frequently changing priorities; must be self-directed and results-oriented.
•  Demonstrated interviewing skills as position will entail heavy recruiting as we continue to grow the business.
•  Extensive knowledge of federal and state laws regarding employment practices.
•  Solid technical Human Resources knowledge and skills.
•  Strong interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills.
•  Light travel within the U.S. may be required.

Minimum Qualifications
1. A bachelor's degree and three (3) to five (5) years of Human Resources experience, OR
2. A master' degree in Human Resources Management and two (2) years of experience in the HR field, OR
3. Seven (7) years of experience in the HR field
4. PHR or SPHR certification a plus.
5. Bilingual (Spanish) a plus.

Compensation

Salary Range : $40,000 – $70,000+ (negotiable based upon experience) plus benefits.

To apply send resume, salary history and three (3) references to:

Jessica Dixon, Operations Coordinator

BlueStar Energy Services
363 West Erie Street
7th Floor
Chicago, IL 60654

jdixon@bluestarenergy.com

Disclaimer This job description is not a “contract” between the employee and the Company. The job description duties may be changed at the discretion of the Company and/or the Company may request the employee to perform duties that are not listed on the job description. BSE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.