Staffing! Employee Relations! Resource Manager! Sound like you?

Salary: Base salary, bonuses, & great benefits! Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Human Resources Career/Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Years of Experience: 2+ to 5 Years Reference Code: M-810-md-41633 Staffing! Employee Relations! Resource Manager! Sound like you? Aquent is looking for a Resource Manager in our Milwaukee, Wisconsin branch. What we are really looking for is someone with strong initiative and self-direction that enjoys connecting with people. The job requires a high degree of organization and empathy with an engaging communication style. Natural enthusiasm and emotional intelligence are the keys to supporting our consultants and one of our largest clients. Working out of our Milwaukee office you’ll have the support of a fun, collaborative team. It’s a unique culture that is Aquent. As a Resource Manager you will be expected to handle all employee relations and orientation activities for a large group of consultants. Other responsibilities include:• Track and manage assignment extensions and end dates for employees. • Leverage employee relationships as an opportunity to expand and identify new business opportunities with our clients. • Partner with client managers to understand client business needs and translating them into the implementation of effective solutions and partnering with internal employees to ensure we are maximizing our growth potential. • Network with employees as a means to maximize candidate leads and customer leads. • Proactively manage the redeployment process. • Act as primary point contact for employee issues. • Provide coaching and counseling in the areas of employee development, performance management, training, and employee relations. • Meet employee to gain extensive knowledge in the employee's assignment, previous work experience, skill set, and career goals. • Conduct performance reviews and compensation reviews as appropriate. • Provide employee with client feedback. • Develop programs to create an employee community and maintain high visibility with our employees. • Develop and expand employee relationships as a resource for candidate referrals. • Develop proactive monthly communications to our employee base. • Conducts new hire orientation with employees. • Assures employees follow client and internal processes (i.e. timecards) and policies. • Maintain internal database. • Perform other duties as required and assigned Your qualifications are: • Bachelor's degree in a human resources or related area. • 2-3 years of experience in human resources/employee relations. • Account management in IT Staffing and/or contract consulting services environment a plus • 2-3 years of Information Technology or IT staffing experience is highly desired • Excellent conflict and problem resolution skills with an ability to focus quickly on the key issues. • Ability to work independently and make strategic recommendations. • Strong initiative, self-drive and motivation. • Excellent customer service, sales, and relationship building skills. • Strong negotiation/closing skills and creative follow through skills. • Excellent written and oral communication skills. • Creative and innovative thinker. • Ability to work in a team. • Ability to be flexible and adaptable. • Strong knowledge of Windows, MS Office, and database systems. • Most of all, a passion for technology. Why our Resource Managers like working at Aquent: • Work/life fit. Aquent understands the importance of life outside the work place and fosters an environment that allows for flexibility in order to meet employees' needs and obligations outside of the office. • Generous benefits package: medical, vision, and dental benefits, generous 401(k) plan, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid sick days, paid vacation, and more. • Vacation when you need it. Unusually generous and flexible vacation policy. • Free use of company’s Hawaii beach house. • Individualistic Approach. Aquent encourages adding a personal touch to your work. We don’t believe in a “one-size-fits-all” approach to staffing. • Great company culture. Our commitment to personal growth, creativity, and continual learning are part of our core values. We’re twenty years strong because we follow one simple business principle: Work with the best! Work with the brightest. And have fun doing it. APPLY NOW About Aquent Aquent is the world's largest marketing staffing firm. For twenty years we've been the leader in helping marketing organizations find the people they need, on a freelance and direct hire basis, and in helping marketing professionals find the rewarding assignments they want. We represent talent in virtually every marketing discipline, from brand managers to copywriters, from data analysts to web designers and we were the first staffing company to offer complete benefits to all employees, including health, dental and 401(k). Aquent has 70 offices in 17 countries with over 11,000 professionals working at more then 3,000 companies. We work with two-thirds of the fortune 500 and 90 of the Fortune 100. If you would like to learn more about Aquent, please visit us at www.aquent.com. Aquent is an Equal Opportunity Employer.