Human Resources Director - Leppo Rents

To build a rewarding coworker experience, you need to understand what matters most to your people. By joining the Human Resources team at Leppo, you will become part of a caring community and family that strives to provide great benefits, a great culture, and the ability to grow and thrive in a dynamic environment. 

Who are we?

Leppo Rents has been investing in its coworker's careers and serving the compact construction market in Northeast Ohio, Alabama, and Florida since 1945. We are a proud Bobcat, JLG, Hydro Mobile, and Doosan dealer with over 300 coworkers.

 We continue to receive awards for best products and best places to work year after year. We do so because as a coworker of Leppo, we are all guided by the Leppo Way

1. We Will Meet Our Commitments

2. We Will Be Thorough

3. We Will Make Good Decisions

4. We Will Ask Questions

Position Summary: In this role, you will serve as a key business partner to the leadership team, operational team, and the rest of Shared Services in incorporating human resources policies and strategy into current standard business practice. You will lead and create initiatives, systems, and best practices to aid in recruiting, developing, and training a diverse and high-performing workforce while building an organizational culture that supports growth and business efforts. In collaboration with other teams, you will support the development of plans for talent strategy, company-wide HR processes, performance management, and professional development. You will oversee the HR department's operations and management to ensure adherence to its policies and procedures.

What does Leppo offer its coworkers?  

• Medical, Dental, FSA & Vision Insurance

• Company Paid Life Insurance/AD&D & Employee Assistance Program

• Company Paid Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability

• 401K Plan + Match

• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off

• Community Time Off & Paid Parental Leave

• Paid Training and Development for Career Advancement and Professional Growth

• Wellness Incentive Bonuses

• Discounts Products and Services

• Bi-Annual Clothing Allowance

• Performance Based Company Wide Quarterly and Annual Bonuses 

• Celebration Luncheons

• Milestone Anniversary Gifts

• A Strong Connection With The Communities We Serve

What will you do?

• Oversee daily operations of the human resources department.

• Be a partner to the leadership team by understanding and helping to translate and execute the business’ human resource strategy particularly as it relates to current and future needs surrounding recruiting, retention, talent review, performance management, coworker development, and succession planning.

• Partner with other directors to develop and implement policies and training and improve current HR processes.

• Oversee, administer, and/or increase the efficiencies of human resources programs, including benefits, 401(k), compensation, disciplinary management, leave management, talent and performance management, morale and recognition programs, workplace health and safety, development, and training, etc.

• Complete all compliance findings and support all audit processes within the prescribed deadlines.

•  Implement talent management strategies to attract, develop, and retain top talent, including partnering with local educational partners across the company’s footprint.

• Stay updated on the best regulatory measures, practices, and new technologies in human resource management, employment law, and talent management, and apply this in-depth knowledge to communicate any suggested updates in policies, practices, and resources to the leadership team.

• Collaborate with directors, location managers, and department managers to plan and deliver coworker training programs, give coworker feedback, ensure compliance with labor laws, and facilitate performance management.

• Collaborate with leadership to develop and manage the HR budget.

• Supervise HR staff and provide guidance and support as needed.

What do you need?

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field required.

• Five years of experience in Human Resources with working knowledge of federal and state employment law, benefits, compensation, and performance management. SHRM certification preferred.

• Supervisory experience preferred.

• Working knowledge of EEOC, workers compensation, and unemployment regulations.

• Able to analyze and problem-solve.

• Open, responsive, and approachable demeanor.

• Able to communicate appropriately with diverse staff, recognizing individuality, and generational and cultural differences.

• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills; communicating effectively and with empathy and humility.

• Superb attention to detail and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

• Able to work both independently and collaboratively, and in stressful situations.

• Accepts accountability and responds appropriately to the needs of others.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software, i.e., spreadsheets, databases, presentations, computer systems, and electronic mail.

• Multi-location experience and multi-state experience is a big plus.

Travel Expectations: 

• 25% 

• Local travel between NEO stores as needed.

• The flexibility to travel as needed or annually to our SE locations. 

Working Conditions &/or Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform essential job functions consistently safely and successfully with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.

• This position requires but is not limited to lifting, bending, twisting, pulling, pushing, listening, and speaking with internal and external clients.

• 50-75% travel by air and car weekly. Most travel will be within the region and drivable. Travel to corporate headquarters will require a minimum of quarterly air travel along with other air travel for training and growth opportunities.

Who we are: Leppo Rents, a leader in the construction equipment sales and rental business, is dedicated to serving our customer’s equipment needs with the best products, the best support, and the best people available. Since 1945 Leppo Rents has been serving the compact construction market in Northeast Ohio, Texas, Alabama, and Florida. We are a proud Bobcat, JLG, Hydro Mobile, and Doosan dealer with approximately 200 employees, eight different retail locations throughout Northeast Ohio, and, recently, one location in Midland, Texas, and two each in Alabama and Florida. 

Leppo Rents is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are selected without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.

This job summary is intended to be brief and does not list all the duties for this position. Nothing in this job description should be construed as an express or implied contract of employment. Leppo Rents is an at-will employer, which means that either party is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time, without any advanced notice, for any reason or no reason.