Human Resource Job Opportunities

Job Title: Labor Relations Manager-RI

Company Name: PPL Corporation

Address: 280 Melrose Street, Providence, RI 02907

Reports to: Director of Human Resources

Classification: Non-Union

About:

NOTE: This is a hybrid position requiring on-site presence three days per week in Providence, RI.

The Labor Relations Manager leads the planning, development, and implementation of Labor Relations strategy programs and processes.

Responsibilities:

• Leads the planning, development and implementation of Labor Relations programs and processes in support of business objectives.
• Provides overall union contract administration, including assisting with language interpretation and providing guidance on labor issues.
• Serves as chief spokesperson for contract negotiations, and coordinates negotiation preparation, including developing the negotiation strategy.
• Builds partnerships with gas and electric field operations and support service organizations and provides direction and counsel around contractual matters affecting business operations.
• Partners with local labor union leaders to achieve an effective and functional labor relations climate.
• Oversees the grievance process. Works collaboratively to resolve issues in a timely and satisfactory manner that best meets business objectives.
• Primary contact with inhouse counsel for assistance with arbitrations, contract negotiations, and any resolution for NLRB matters.
• Serve as company spokesperson at federal mediation.
• Manages process improvements for all labor relations processes to ensure efficiency and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Provides counsel to managers and supervisors on strategies to drive positive labor relations.
• In situations of significant labor relations matters, coordinates with the Director of HR and VP of Labor Relations/HR Strategy and legal resources as appropriate.
• Partners with operations leadership to identify specific labor relations priorities to optimize organizational and departmental performance and negotiates identified solutions with the local union.
• Develops HR departmental labor plans that establish the goals and objectives for the organization around labor relations strategies.
• Works in the office/on-site to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among co-workers.
• May be assigned an emergency response role during weather or system events, which may necessitate the need to work after-hours, beyond a regular schedule.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Five years of human resources, labor relations, or business-related area experience.
• Demonstrated experience in labor contract negotiations and labor contract administration.
• Conceptual knowledge of the HR functions, including staffing, benefits, and compensation, with a broader knowledge of employment law, contract interpretation. and employee relations.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Strong client-service orientation, ability to work well with individuals within all levels of the organization.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• JD and SPHR certification.
• Experience in human resources strategic planning and project management.

Interested applicants can apply here: https://careers.pplweb.com/jobs/13712?lang=en-us

Posted 02/02/2026

Job Title: Director of Human Resources

Company Name: Landings Management LLC (dba Landings Real Estate Group)

Address: 543 Thames Street, Newport, RI  02840

Company Website: https://www.landingsgroup.com/

Summary:
The Human Resources Director serves as a strategic and operational partner supporting multi-site property management and hospitality operations across five states. This role is responsible for executing, administering, and continuously improving core HR functions, including employee relations, compliance, payroll/benefits administration, HR systems, and manager support. Partnering closely with property managers, regional leadership, and corporate teams, the role provides HR guidance to both onsite and corporate employees, operating with a high degree of autonomy as a subject matter expert across the management/hospitality portfolio.

Primary Responsibilities / Duties

Employee Relations & Performance Management

• Serve as the primary HR operational and HRIS point of contact for a multi-state, multi-entity property management and hospitality portfolio across Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, and Florida.
• Partner with employees and management to communicate and ensure consistent implementation of companywide HR policies, procedures, state and federal laws and other government regulations.
• Serve as a senior human resources advisor across all regions and issues guidance and support in all areas of human resources functions.
• Stay updated on legal requirements for daily employee management in all states.
• Supervise Talent Acquisition Specialist team member.
• Recommend, develop, and update HR policies and procedures related to employee relations, investigations to drive a consistent approach across portfolio.
• Respond to and investigate employee relations issues by conducting effective, thorough, and objective investigations and documentation.
• Assist employees and management in settlement of work-related conflicts through advice, recommendations, and implement disciplinary action and documentation as needed.
• Partner with the EVP of Property Management and Director of Lodging to facilitate the process and communication timelines for performance and compensation reviews.
• Coordinate policy distribution, employee acknowledgements, and standardized HR processes across multiple states and locations.
• Support employee engagement and culture initiatives across the portfolio, promoting a respectful, service-oriented workplace aligned with company values.
• Collaborate closely with EVP of Property Management and Director of Lodging on workforce planning, position management, and organizational changes at property and regional levels.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws across Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, and Florida, including wage and hour
• requirements, paid family and medical leave, earned sick time laws, FMLA, ADA, workers’ compensation, unemployment, recordkeeping, and required postings.
• Monitor regulatory changes and support the development, implementation, and enforcement of compliant HR policies and procedures.
• Conduct and document workplace investigations related to policy violations, employee complaints, and performance concerns, providing recommendations in partnership with leadership. Maintain discretion and confidentiality and ensure proper documentation of employee relations matters and outcomes.
• Maintain, audit, and safeguard confidential personnel files, I-9 documentation, and HRIS records in accordance with federal and state-specific retention requirements, ensuring accuracy, data integrity, and timely processing of employee record changes.
• Support audits, including payroll, benefits, workers’ compensation, unemployment claims, and regulatory compliance reviews.
• Process employment verifications, wage verification requests, and state-specific unemployment claims.
• Administer payroll-related processes, including ADP invoice processing for internal allocation of expenses across properties and legal entities.
• Interpret and maintain policies related to wage and hour, overtime, on-call pay, and housing discounts.

Compensation, Benefits & Leaves Administration

• Ensure accurate and timely administration of weekly payroll in compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws and standard accounting principles.
• Serve as the primary resource for onsite property teams, regional leadership, and corporate management regarding payroll administration, timekeeping practices, wage and hour compliance, and HR policy interpretation.
• Review, approve, and maintain payroll records, including changes to pay rates, exemptions, job titles, department or entity transfers, insurance elections, and other payroll-related deductions.
• Oversee payroll processing related to new hires, terminations, promotions, transfers between properties and states, and other employment status changes.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits inquiries and vendor coordination.
• Coordinate and administer employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement plans, and related offerings, as applicable.
• Support annual open enrollment planning and execution, including employee communications, carrier and broker coordination, and post-enrollment audits.
• Collaborate with benefits brokers and HRIS vendors to ensure the accuracy of benefits data, deductions, and compliance reporting.
• Maintain compliance related to benefits administration, required employee notices, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Serve as sole administrator of company 401(k) plan, wage garnishments, child support orders, payroll deductions, and ACA compliance tracking for a multi-state workforce.
• Administer and manage leaves of absence, including FMLA, state-specific paid family and medical leave programs (e.g., RI, MA, CT, NY), ADA accommodations, workers’ compensation, and applicable state or local leave policies, ensuring full legal compliance.
• Partner with the EVP of Property Management, Director of Lodging, and Talent Acquisition Specialist to support compensation administration for hourly and salaried employees, including job evaluations, pay adjustments, and market data analysis.
• Lead and coordinate onboarding for new hires across multiple properties and states, ensuring accurate completion of employment documentation, HRIS setup, and seamless coordination with payroll and benefits.
• Administer workers' compensation claims and follow up as needed including incident documentation, carrier coordination, and return-to-work processes.
• Reconcile benefits invoices and ensure accurate allocation and coordination with accounting.

HR Systems & Technology

• Function as a primary administrator and subject matter expert for HRIS, payroll, timekeeping, benefits, ATS, and performance management systems.
• Generate standard and ad hoc HR reports, as necessary.
• Identify system inefficiencies, data risks, and process gaps; recommend and implement technology-driven improvements.
• Support property managers and regional leaders on HR systems, workflows, and compliance-related technology usage.

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Partner with the EVP of Property Management, Director of Lodging, Talent Acquisition Specialist, and hiring managers to manage high-volume, full cycle recruiting.
• Execute hiring plans for roles across residential and hospitality operations.
• Coordinate pre-employment steps such as background checks, drug screening, and I-9 compliance.
• Facilitate onboarding for new hires, including completion of new-hire paperwork, policy acknowledgments, and ADP workflow coordination.
• Serve as the on-site HR contact to ensure a positive candidate and new hire experience and smooth start dates across locations.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to ensure online employee reviews represent and support the culture of the Company.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• 3–5 years of progressive HR Generalist experience; multi-state support strongly preferred.
• 2+ years of payroll experience supporting multi-state workforce; ADP Workforce Now experience strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong working knowledge of federal and state employment laws, including wage and hour regulations across RI, MA, CT, NY, and FL.
• Expertise in ADP Workforce Now HRIS system including full cycle payroll processing, time & attendance platform, benefits enrollment, time off policy management, HR reporting tools, and proprietary Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Experience supporting non-exempt, hourly workforces.
• Strong understanding of employee onboarding, personnel records management, benefits administration, compliance, and employee lifecycle processes.
• Demonstrated integrity and ethical HR practices.
• Outstanding work habits, accountability, and commitment to meeting payroll and HR deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong HR data management, financial acumen for payroll and analytical abilities.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, highly organized with excellent prioritization, time-management, and capable of independently driving projects to completion.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, operational environment and meet tight deadlines.
• Solutions-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Effective communication, conflict resolution, and documentation skills.
• Ability to build effective partnerships with onsite teams, leadership, and external stakeholders.
• Professional, tactful, and customer-service oriented; manages confidential information with discretion.
• High emotional intelligence with the ability to perform under pressure.
• Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint.

Certifications (Preferred)

• SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR certification preferred.

Work Environment & Travel

• Full-time, in-office position headquartered in Newport, RI.
• Occasional local/regional travel may be required (as needed)

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Duties, responsibilities, and requirements may change at any time based on business needs.

Information on this position and how to apply can be found here: https://www.landingsgroup.com/page/careers/available_positions

Posted 02/02/2026

Job Title: Human Resource Administrator

Company name: Town of Smithfield

Company address: 64 Farnum Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917

Responsibilities: this person is responsible for performing a variety of administrative and managerial duties including but not limited to personnel, public relations, recruitment and retention, employment law, union contracts, risk management, special projects, and activities.

Company website: https://www.smithfieldri.gov/departments/human-resources/employment

HUMAN RESOURCE ADMINISTRATOR: TOWN OF SMITHFIELD. Full- time, salaried position with excellent benefits. Under direct supervision of the Town Manager, this person is responsible for performing a variety of administrative and managerial duties including but not limited to personnel, public relations, recruitment and retention, employment law, union contracts, risk management, special projects, and activities. Requirements include bachelor’s degree in human resources, public administration, business management or related field from an accredited college or university; five years of experience in human resources; ability to work effectively with employees, public officials and citizens; ability to respect and maintain the confidentiality of records, reports and information obtained; proficient in Microsoft Office; a valid driver’s license. Salary range is: $90,000 - $110,000 (DOQ.) Send resume to hr@smithfieldri.gov Resume must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on January 29, 2026. E.O.E.

Instructions on how to apply: Send resume to hr@smithfieldri.gov. Resume must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on January 29, 2026. E.O.E.

Posted 01/20/2026

Job Title: Human Resources Manager

Classification: Full-time (Exempt)

Reports to: Chief Operating & Finance Officer

Job Summary: This position acts as the key Human Resources position for the organization and ensures we have a happy and productive workplace where everyone works to realize our established mission and objectives. The HR Manager effectively provides a broad range of HR generalist expertise in the performance of day-to-day HR functions.

About NRF:
The Newport Restoration Foundation is a non-profit located in charming Newport, RI and was founded by philanthropist Doris Duke in 1968. It has preserved over 80, 18th and 19th century buildings on Aquidneck Island, that are leased through a stewardship program. It also operates a museum: Rough Point, the home of Doris Duke. For more information about the organization https://www.newportrestoration.org/.

Salary Range: $65,000 - $70,000 (commensurate with experience)

Generous benefits: 100% employer paid medical, dental vision and life, insurance (eligible the first of the month following date of hire), health savings account contribution, 401(k) contribution (not a match), employer paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance, 15 vacation days, 10 sick days, 12 holidays, professional development assistance.

Great work environment located on the ocean in Newport, RI.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Serve as the primary HR support for employees and managers on policies, procedures, and employment-related questions.
• Manage the HR initiatives related to the entire life cycle of an employee, such as job description development, recruitment process, new hire onboarding, benefit enrollment, performance, compensation and exit interviews.
• Responsible for employee relations, including investigating grievances, coaching employees and managers and recommending corrective action.
• Ensure accurate and timely record keeping and confidentiality.
• Responsible for biweekly payroll administration through an outsourced payroll company; responsible for the execution of pay-related activities and tracking and reconciling time off.
• Manage and administer 401(K) plan, act as a liaison with third party administrator and coordinate ERISA benefits reporting requirements.
• Oversee workplace safety, accident, and incident investigations and process claims reporting with workers compensation and OSHA.
• Assist Directors and Managers with safety- and compliance-related training, testing, and record keeping, including serving as an active member of the organization’s staff Safety Committee.
• Manage the timely completion of the annual employee performance review process, including timeline creation, instructions for managers and employees, collecting documentation, and assisting managers with salary adjustment requests.
• Research and implement pay grades that align with the industry and geographic region.
• Serve as primary liaison with benefits brokers to review and assess best options for plan renewals and any recommended benefit changes.
• Manage administration of all company employee benefits including open enrollment, employee changes and COBRA eligibility. Distribute plan summary materials and required notices. Review and approve benefit invoices and resolve any discrepancies.
• Develop, update, and maintain HR policies and procedures to reflect best practices and legal requirements, and communicate changes clearly to staff.
• Advise leadership and management of HR related legal updates, ensure workplace legal compliance regarding labor laws and workplace safety.
• Oversee compliance with federal, Rhode Island, and local employment laws.
• Create and distribute a quarterly staff newsletter.
• Conduct employee engagement activities.
• Communicate important announcements to staff as needed.
• Other tasks and projects as requested by the Chief Operating & Finance Officer.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years progressive experience in Human Resources.
• PHR/SHRM certification preferred.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and HR software applications.
• Manage sensitive situations and adapt to a changing workplace
• Strong interpersonal, emotional intelligence, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Robust knowledge of employment law (federal and RI-specific).
• Effective and reliable ability to recognize and maintain confidential information.
• Experience with employee investigations/disciplinary issues.
• Demonstrate effectiveness in working independently and in a team environment.
• Non-profit experience highly desirable.

If you are interested in this position, please submit a cover letter and résumé to Amy Winsor, Chief Operating & Finance Officer via email: Amy@NewportRestoration.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with a final closing date of 2/13/2026.

Posted 01/15/2026

Job Title: Personnel Director

Company Name: City of Woonsocket

Address: 169 Main Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895

Reports to: Director of Finance

Classification: Non-Union Classified

Salary Range: $65,000/Year to $85,000/Year

About:
The City of Woonsocket is seeking a Personnel Director. Information on this position and how to apply can be found on the City’s website www.woonsocketri.gov or https://www.woonsocketri.gov/personnel-division/pages/employment-opportunities

Posted 11/06/2025