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Assistant Director of Human Resources

The Assistant Director of Human Resources is responsible for assisting the Director of Human Resources and the Vice President, Atlanta Operations with the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources department and the management of the most important asset of the Jerry Pate Company, its team members. The Assistant Director of HR helps with the implementation of services, policies, and programs within the HR department with Jerry Pate Turf & Irrigation, as well as Century Equipment, A Jerry Pate Company. Responsibilities include but are not limited to processing payroll, benefits administration, onboarding, workers compensation program, time entry, 401(k) administration, coaching, conducting background checks, etc. The Human Resources department consists of the Director and Assistant Director supporting our 230+ team members/employees located in four states.  This role is onsite and works in our Pensacola location daily.  This is not a remote position.

Competencies/Skills:

• Bachelor’s or equivalent degree. Minimum of three years Human Resources experience, or equivalent preferred.
• Certified in Human Resources preferred.
• Able to exhibit an elevated level of confidentiality.
• Knowledge of various and applicable state and federal laws governing business.
• Possess strong human resource management skills: hiring, retention, motivation, coaching, problem solving, training and termination.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Able to travel 15% to 20% of the time to branch visits and other business needs.
• Must have the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

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