[Hiring] HR Manager @Adams Outdoor

Role Description

Adams Outdoor Advertising (AOA) is seeking an HR Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of the HR function, translating the CHRO's strategy into programs, policies, and practices that support the business. This position reports to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO).

• Lead, manage, and develop the HR team (Senior HR Generalist, HR Assistant), setting priorities and reviewing work
• Serve as the escalation point for complex employee relations matters, investigations, and terminations
• Own HR compliance across the organization: policy administration, recordkeeping, and adherence to federal, state, and local employment law
• Partner with the CHRO to design and implement HR strategy, policies, and programs aligned to business goals
• Oversee core HR operations: HRIS administration, payroll coordination, onboarding/offboarding, and leave/accommodation programs
• Lead benefits program administration in partnership with the CHRO and brokers/vendors, including plan design discussions and open enrollment
• Guide and support compensation programs: job architecture, pay equity review, annual comp cycles, and offer approvals
• Advise senior leaders and people managers on organizational design, workforce planning, and change management
• Oversee recruiting strategy and hiring processes for assigned functions or locations
• Monitor and report HR metrics and trends to the CHRO, recommending action on turnover, engagement, and workforce risk
• Manage HR audits (401(k), ACA, EEO-1, workers' compensation) and ensure timely, accurate completion
• Lead HR projects and process improvements, including HRIS optimization and policy updates
• Represent HR in cross-functional leadership discussions in the CHRO's absence

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; Master's degree a plus
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including 3+ years leading or managing HR staff
• Strong working knowledge of federal and multi-state employment law and compliance requirements
• Demonstrated experience managing complex employee relations issues and investigations
• Experience with benefits and compensation program administration
• Proven ability to advise and influence senior leaders
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team-development skills

Requirements

• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent senior HR certification (preferred)
• Experience in a multi-state or multi-site organization (preferred)
• Experience partnering with a CHRO or senior HR executive on strategic initiatives (preferred)

Company Description

AOA, founded in 1983 by Steve Adams, is the 4th largest, and largest privately-held, Outdoor Advertising operator in the U.S. AOA operates in the following 14 markets:

• Ann Arbor/Kalamazoo/Lansing (MI)
• Beaufort/Charleston/Florence (SC)
• Charlotte/Winston-Salem (NC)
• Eastern Pennsylvania (PA)
• Madison (WI)
• Norfolk (VA)
• Peoria/Champaign (IL)
• Ohio (OH)

Searchlight Capital Partners, a leading global private investment firm, in partnership with British Columbia Investment Management Corporation, one of the largest asset managers in Canada, invested in AOA in 2021.