Kitchell · 9 hours ago
Human Resource Manager
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expKitchell is a company that has evolved from a commercial contracting business to a diverse service provider in the built environment. They are seeking a People Experience Manager to lead employee benefits and wellness programs while managing the People Experience team, ensuring that employee needs are met and aligned with organizational goals.
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Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and prioritize the People Experience team, ensuring clear role alignment, coverage, and consistent service delivery
Serve as the escalation point for complex employee experience, benefits, and leave matters, applying sound judgment and risk awareness
Own the organization’s benefits strategy, including health & welfare, leave, and wellness programs, ensuring competitiveness, compliance, and financial sustainability
Lead the annual Open Enrollment process end-to-end, from strategy and planning through vendor coordination, communications, and reconciliation
Provide oversight of benefits administration to ensure accurate enrollment, eligibility, payroll coordination, and strong administrative controls
Manage broker and vendor relationships, holding partners accountable for service quality, compliance, and issue resolution
Analyze benefits financials and utilization trends to identify risks, cost drivers, and improvement opportunities
Oversee benefits and leave compliance across applicable federal and state regulations, partnering with internal stakeholders as needed
Provide guidance on employee relations, policy interpretation, and corrective action, supporting fair and consistent people decisions
Partner on HRIS, reporting, and process improvement initiatives to strengthen scalability, data integrity, and PX effectiveness
Collaborate closely with executive leadership and operating company leaders to align People Experience operations with business priorities and Kitchell values
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience in Human Resources or People Experience roles, including leadership responsibilities
Experience leading teams and managing day-to-day People Experience operations
Strong working knowledge of employment law (including within the state of California), including ADA, leave administration, general compliance requirements including but not limited to FLSA, EEO, ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA/CFRA
Experience leading change management and cross-functional initiatives that support compensation, People Experience operations, and continuous improvement
HR certification (SHRM-CP/SCP or similar) preferred
Experience supporting a multi-state workforce preferred
Travel may be required up to 20% of the time
Valid Motor Vehicle Record with no restrictions or suspensions
Ability to drive a motorized vehicle
Preferred
HR certification (SHRM-CP/SCP or similar)
Experience supporting a multi-state workforce
Benefits
Company performance bonuses
Discretionary stock options
Incentive bonuses
Health and life insurance
Health savings accounts (HSA) with wellness incentives
Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
401(k) plans with a 4% company match
Tuition reimbursement
Discounted auto insurance
Identity theft protection
Rewards programs
Much more
Company
Kitchell
Kitchell is an construction facility providing company.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jorge Arellano
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-09-12
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