Human Resources Manager at TOTH AND ASSOCIATES INC in Springfield, Missouri

Job Description:

TOTH is a full-service engineering firm specializing in electric utility engineering, structural engineering, civil engineering, land surveying, and GIS/mapping. We serve a wide range of clients, including public and private utilities, municipalities, architects, and educational institutions across the country. 

TOTH’s leadership prioritizes clients and employees in decision-making, contributing to rapid and continued growth. Our team, comprising dedicated employees and officers, is a dynamic and innovative group that fosters professional growth at every level. TOTH provides fulfilling career opportunities, comprehensive professional development, competitive compensation, and a robust benefits package. 

Our exceptional cultural environment has earned us several accolades, including a 2024 ranking as #15 in the country in Best Places to Work in Engineering by Best Companies Group; a 2024 ranking as one of the Ten Best Places to Work in Springfield, MO, by Biz417 in the Large Employers category; a 2024 recognition as the 8th Fastest Growing Company in Springfield in the Dynamic Dozen by the Springfield Business Journal; and a recognition for our positive economic impact in the region in the Springfield Business Journal’s 2024 Economic Impact Awards.

Visit our website at www.tothassociates.com to learn more about our company. 

Toth and Associates (TOTH), Springfield area's largest professional engineering firm, is seeking an experienced HR manager to lead its HR department and to manage administrative support staff. TOTH is headquartered in Springfield, MO, and is a growing firm with nearly 200 combined employees in multiple states.

The HR manager's role is to professionally lead, develop, apply, and support HR practices and functions in all areas of the HR realm and to manage HR and administrative support staff.

This full-time, salaried position reports to the company's president.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute the application of regulations and best practices to the talent acquisition process


• Collaborate with department managers to understand skills and competencies required for positions


• Prepare and maintain job descriptions company-wide


• Identify, design, coordinate, and implement new initiatives, programs, and policies


• Evaluate and revise internal processes for the HR and office support teams to increase efficiency and to enhance the internal customer service experience


• Ensure the company is in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations and create, review, or modify policies and practices to maintain multi-state compliance


• Identify and develop communication tools to heighten employees' understanding of HR policies, employee benefits, and other areas pertinent to employment


• Lead in-person and virtual presentations or meetings


• Maintain HR certification and knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new HR technologies


• Advise and provide support and guidance to HR and administrative direct reports, management, and other departments' staff regarding employment regulations, benefits, company policies, procedures, and other HR or operational matters


• Identify training needs, design and implement training programs, and evaluate effectiveness


• Audit the accuracy and performance of functions executed by direct reports


• Analyze, recommend, and design existing and new employee benefit programs and negotiate with carriers or vendors for best plans, rates, and offerings


• Primary HR member to proactively receive, manage, receive, and administer processes related to employee relations, disciplinary matters, conflicts, investigations, performance management, involuntary terminations, and reasonable accommodation request


• Exercise sound judgment and discretion


• Coach and mentor direct reports


• Process payroll on a rotational schedule


• Last-in-line backup for phone reception


• Ability to travel when required


• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive HR experience


• 5+ years supervising, leading, and developing HR direct reports


• Bachelor’s degree, master’s degree preferred


• Active HR certification


• Multi-state payroll and multi-state HR experience


• Extensive knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations as well as HR administration and best practices within the employee life cycle


• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite

Desired Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of office management systems and procedures

Additional Competencies

• Professional and trusted leader in confidentiality


• Confident self-starter


• Ability to prioritize and manage projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines


• Innovative and strategic


• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills


• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities


• Excellent at building relationships, influencing, and negotiating


• Strong problem solving and analytical skills


• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees


• Strong supervisory and leadership abilities

Benefits Package

• Paid Time Off (PTO) 


• Eight paid holidays 


• Company-paid medical and dental coverage with buy-up options 


• Vision 


• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance 


• Supplemental life insurance 


• Short-term disability 


• FSA and HSA options 


• 401(k) w/company matching and profit sharing 


• Discretionary bonuses 


• Education assistance