GEUS/CULTURE & COMPENSATION MANAGER

FUNCTION: The Culture and Compensation Manager plays a key role in delivering operational excellence across the employee lifecycle while ensuring a positive employee experience. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, and working collaboratively with the City of Greenville’s HR Department, this position is responsible for managing GEUS onboarding processes, recruiting coordination, employment documentation, compensation analysis, maintaining accurate records, and employee communication. The position serves as a trusted resource to employees and leaders.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end GEUS onboarding processes, partnering Finance/Accounting, Engineering, Compliance, Technology, and their hiring managers to provide a seamless employee experience.
• Coordinate annual performance reviews and merit increases.
• Manage the annual compensation updates with full compensation reviews on a two-year cadence with the compensation consultants.
• Maintain the integrity of the GEUS Personnel Manual.
• Prepare and administer offer letters, employment agreements, contracts, promotions, transfers, compensation changes, and separation documentation.
• Maintain accurate employee records and data integrity.
• Respond to employee questions regarding GEUS policies, procedures, and employment-related matters.

Recruiting & Talent Acquisition

• Coordinate recruiting logistics, candidate scheduling, and interview processes.
• Post and manage job openings within UKG and other recruiting platforms.
• Facilitate new hire preparation and onboarding activities from offer acceptance through the employees’ first day through close collaboration with the City of Greenville Human Resources department.

Core Competencies

• Alignment with GEUS’ values and culture
• Professionalism, integrity, and discretion in all interactions
• Accountability for execution, outcomes, and follow-through
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Sound judgment and the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Adherence to company policies, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality and accuracy

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience in an HR Generalist, Human Resources Business Partner, or HR Operations role.
• Experience supporting employee lifecycle activities, recruiting, and classification and compensation analysis
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Basic understanding of Artificial Intelligence (ChatGPT, Claude, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional HR certifications in SHRM or IPMA.
• Municipal government, public utility, public power, cooperative utility or other public-sector environment.
• Knowledge of Texas public-sector employment practices or local government procedures.

Work Environment

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer
• Occasional standing, walking, or lifting up to 20 pounds
• Travel Expectations: 5% local

Compliance & Professional Conduct

• Employees in this role are expected to comply with all company policies, including the Code of Conduct, confidentiality requirements, Personnel Manual, and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations relevant to the role and the financial services industry.