Area Human Resources Manager

Guardian Fire Protection Services, LLC

. Partner with branch leadership to identify staffing needs, recruit skilled field technicians and operational talent, and develop sustainable talent pipelines .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $75,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in HR management, including recruiting, employee relations, performance management, and leadership development within operational environments. Proven ability to partner with leadership to enhance employee engagement and ensure compliance with HR policies and employment laws.

Highest-signal resume keywords

HR Generalist ExperienceEmployee RelationsRecruiting SkillsPerformance ManagementLeadership Development

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Hard Skills

Workplace InvestigationsRetention StrategiesPerformance EvaluationsEmployee Development PlansChange Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCoaching SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

SHRM CertificationHRCI Certification

Industry Keywords

Industrial Field ServicesConstructionSkilled TradesMechanical ServicesFacilities ServicesHR PoliciesEmployment Laws

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with branch leadership to identify staffing needs, recruit skilled field technicians and operational talent, and develop sustainable talent pipelines
Provide hands-on guidance regarding employee concerns, workplace issues, conflict resolution, investigations, corrective action, and employment practices
Coach, counsel, mentor, and train branch managers and supervisors
Identify turnover trends, address retention challenges, and implement strategies to improve employee engagement and workforce stability
Support performance evaluations, accountability, employee development plans, and performance issue management
Identify high-potential employees, support internal advancement, and develop future branch and operational leaders
Partner with operational and safety leadership to reinforce a strong safety culture, promote accountability, and support incident investigations and corrective actions
Ensure consistent application of HR policies, employment laws, and sound people-management practices across assigned locations
Support onboarding, change management, and HR integration activities as Guardian continues to grow through acquisitions

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of progressive HR generalist, HR business partner, or HR management experience
Experience supporting industrial field services, construction, skilled trades, mechanical services, facilities services, or similar operational environments is strongly preferred
Demonstrated success partnering directly with branch managers and field operations leadership
Strong experience in recruiting, employee relations, workplace investigations, performance management, retention, and leadership development
Working knowledge of federal and multi-state employment laws and HR practices
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage competing priorities across multiple locations
Strong interpersonal, communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills
Willingness and ability to travel approximately 50% throughout the assigned region
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related discipline preferred
SHRM or HRCI certification a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus 20%
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
401(k) plan with employer match
Opportunities for leadership and career advancement
Generous PTO and paid holidays