[Hiring] Area Human Resources Manager @Guardian Fire Services

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Area Human Resources Manager – East to support our growing operations throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, initially covering locations in Lester, PA; Kingston, MA; and Williamsport, MD. This is a highly visible, field-facing HR leadership role for someone who enjoys working directly with branch managers, operational leaders, and employees in an industrial services environment. The successful candidate will be a practical, business-minded HR professional who understands the challenges of managing a skilled field workforce and can balance employee advocacy with operational accountability and business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruiting & Workforce Planning: Partner with branch leadership to identify staffing needs, recruit skilled field technicians and operational talent, and develop sustainable talent pipelines.
• Employee Relations: Provide hands-on guidance regarding employee concerns, workplace issues, conflict resolution, investigations, corrective action, and employment practices.
• Leadership Coaching & Development: Coach, counsel, mentor, and train branch managers and supervisors to strengthen their people-management capabilities.
• Retention & Engagement: Identify turnover trends, address underlying retention challenges, and implement practical strategies to improve employee engagement and workforce stability.
• Performance Management: Support performance evaluations, accountability, employee development plans, and effective management of performance issues.
• Succession Planning & Talent Development: Identify high-potential employees, support internal advancement, and develop future branch and operational leaders.
• Safety & Risk Management: Partner with operational and safety leadership to reinforce a strong safety culture, promote accountability, and support incident investigations and corrective actions.
• HR Compliance & Best Practices: Ensure consistent application of HR policies, employment laws, and sound people-management practices across assigned locations.
• Organizational Growth: Support onboarding, change management, and HR integration activities as Guardian continues to grow through acquisitions.

Qualifications

• 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

• Competitive Pay: $$$ based on experience. Bonus 20%.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Future Savings: A 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for leadership and career advancement.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous PTO and paid holidays.