Human Resources Assistant Manager – HRIS & HR Operations (Req #: 503) - Military veterans preferred

Why Join Our Team

At Lyles Services Co., a subsidiary of Lyles Construction Group, of we take pride in our employee and client-centric culture. Our employees and customers are at the forefront of everything we do and how we operate our business. Safety is our top priority and we work hard to ensure everyone goes home to their loved ones each day.

We are looking for ambitious individuals to join our team, who are passionate about their performance and who will continue to execute and believe in our core values of:

1. Teamwork: We recognize our primary asset is our people. Mutual respect provides the foundation for our success.
2. Integrity: Our work is performed with high standards of service, quality, and integrity and because of this, we have had the privilege to lead some of the most innovative projects in California.
3. Commitment: We understand that lasting relationships are the lifeline of our business so we pay personal attention to our clients by focusing on them as collaborative partners.

If you are looking for a company who will value you and provide you with great employee benefits, training and development opportunities, career growth and the opportunity to be a part of something bigger, then Lyles Services Co. is right for you!

Job Purpose

The Assistant HR Manager – HRIS & HR Operations plays a critical role in supporting the strategic and operational goals of the Human Resources department. This position is responsible for the oversight, maintenance, and optimization of the HRIS platform, as well as ensuring smooth execution of HR annual processes across multiple subsidiary companies. This role will focus on enhancing data accuracy, improving workflows, and driving system-based efficiencies while providing excellent service to internal customers.

As part of a broader HR structure—this role is ideal for a candidate who has intentionally developed their career in HR systems and operations and is ready to lead within a collaborative, service-driven environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential duties and other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

HRIS Administration & Optimization:

1. Serve as the primary functional lead for the company’s HRIS platform, owning system configuration, data integrity, and ongoing enhancements.
2. Lead the implementation and optimization of new HRIS modules and upgrades to improve utilization and scalability.
3. Design, build, and maintain workflows, automations, and reporting dashboards to streamline HR processes and ensure real-time visibility.
4. Manage system security, access rights, and user profiles.
5. Conduct regular utilization reviews and develop business cases for system improvements and process automation.
6. Deliver system training and support to HR team members and company users, promoting best practices and self-service adoption.
7. Collaborate with IT and vendors to resolve issues, support integrations, and ensure data consistency across systems.

HR Operations & Process Improvement:

1. Manage the annual HR operations calendar, including performance review cycles, annual compensation planning, open enrollment, bonus administration, and compliance reporting.
2. Drive standardization and documentation of HR processes, ensuring consistency across all subsidiary companies.
3. Collaborate closely with other Assistant HR Managers (Benefits & Retirement, Labor Relations & Training) to ensure integrated and aligned delivery across the HR function.
4. Support HR SOPs, workflows, and internal controls to align with best practices and evolving business needs.
5. Lead or support cross-functional HR projects and transformation initiatives, including system upgrades, compliance enhancements, and employee experience improvements.
6. Prepare for and support internal audits and external reporting requirements by ensuring clean, compliant, and accessible employee data.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Education and Experience

1. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
2. Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in HR, with a strong emphasis on HRIS and HR operations.
3. Proven success managing or configuring HRIS platforms (e.g., Oracle, Workday).
4. Demonstrated ability to lead system and process improvements that drive measurable business value.
5. High proficiency in HR data management, reporting, and workflow automation.
6. Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint; ability to learn and adapt to new tools quickly.

Preferred Qualifications

1. SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification.
2. Experience working in a shared services or multi-subsidiary environment.
3. Familiarity with system integrations, payroll data flow, and compliance reporting.

Competencies

To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

1. Effective Communication
2. Collaboration
3. Initiative
4. Thoroughness
5. Conflict Management
6. Personal Integrity

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Office - The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The Company is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters if you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email HumanResources@lylessc.com. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail HumanResources@lylessc.com or call toll-free 559-441-1900.

This email and phone number is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

The Company will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. Any unsolicited resumes sent to the Company, including via mailing address, fax machine, email, or directly to employees, will be considered the property of the Company. The Company will not pay any fee for placements resulting from unsolicited resumes. The Company will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees.

Agencies must receive advance written approval from the Company’s recruiting representative before submitting resumes, and only in conjunction with a valid, fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. The Company will not pay fees to any Agency without such an agreement in place. Agency agreements must be in writing and signed by the Human Resources Representative or their designee; no other Company employee is authorized to enter into agreements regarding candidate placements on behalf of the Company. Please send any questions or concern to HumanResources@lylessc.com.