Place of Business:
Wiseda Corporation

Position Description:

Wiseda Corporation is a stand-alone company and provides management services for the group of family-owned and privately-held business enterprises under the Davoil umbrella: Wiseda Corporation, Davoil, Inc., Davoil Oil & Gas, Inc., Davestates, DavMarketing Solutions, Inc., DavRail, Inc., Fort Worth & Western Railroad (FWWR), October Hill Farm, and Quorum International, Inc.

Wiseda Corporation fosters a distinctive culture rooted in unwavering core values—including integrity, collaboration, accountability, mutual respect, and open communication. Wiseda Corporation’s founder William S. Davis has established a lasting legacy of operational excellence, streamlining processes, strengthening organizational systems, and delivering strategic support across diverse industries. His efforts have empowered the companies he serves to thrive in collaborative, well-structured, and growth-focused environments, and it is his desire that this culture be continually maintained in the years to come.

General Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced human resource professional to fill our Human Resources Manager position. In this role, you will take on a wide variety of tasks that focus on the full life cycle of an employee, from talent acquisition to onboarding, employee relations and engagement, compensation, benefits, performance management, training and development, outboarding and terminations. This role will ensure that employment policies are compliant with government regulations. The role reports to the President of Wiseda Corporation.

This role will focus specifically on providing HR support to three of these entities while supporting other inter-company HR leaders as needed: Wiseda Corporation, DavMarketing Solutions, Inc., and DavRail, Inc. The position is fully onsite and located in Fort Worth, TX. Normal work hours are 8 AM – 5 PM Monday through Friday.

Recruitment and Selection:

• Conduct recruitment and employee engagement in alignment with company’s core values and strategies.

• Craft job descriptions; determine FLSA role classification; possess general understanding of EEO reporting.

• Build and leverage relationships with talent resource pools, recruiting agencies, and social media platforms to source internal and external talent and attract top-quality candidates.

• Manage the interview process from A to Z; conduct reference checks.

• Facilitate and negotiate job offers and relocation packages for new hires.

• Conduct background checks, drug screens, fitness-for-duty tests by establishing relationships with appropriate organizations and facilities.

• Manage the onboarding/new hire orientation process; communicate our culture. Set up profiles in ADP WFN system. Oversee eligibility dates for various benefits and time off provisions.

• Maintain employee personnel records, I-9s, medical files for three companies.

• Complete employment verifications and mortgage loan advisories for employees.

• In tandem with the Insurance and Benefits Manager, administrate and track all the moving parts of STD, LTD, and non-FMLA (personal and medical) leave processes.

• Manage exit interviews, separation and release agreements, unemployment claims, and COBRA communication.

Employee Relations:

• Address employee concerns, resolving conflicts, and managing disciplinary actions.

• Conduct employee investigations for internal complaints (discrimination, harassment, etc.)

• Work with the Administrative Department to support the Service Award and Employee Appreciation programs.

Performance Management:

• Oversee and receive performance reviews, provide guidance on performance improvement, and implement performance management programs in tandem with compensation structures.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Monitor compensation programs, ensuring they are competitive and aligned with the company's strategy. Be familiar with payroll cycles, compensable travel pay, HCEs, key employee definitions.

• Recommend salary ranges for each position, calculating compensation changes for COLA, merit adjustments, and bonuses for approval by the President/Chairman of the Board.

• Provide payroll processing backup and timekeeping support as needed.

• Work in tandem with the Insurance and Benefits Manager to stay apprised of competitive benefits in the marketplace; be familiar with the open enrollment process; make recommendations for key total rewards programs.

• Advise employees on retirement issues (Medicare, Social Security benefits).

• Partner with the Texas People Federal Credit Union for employee membership.

Retirement Plan Management:

• Serve as the Plan Sponsor/Plan Administrator for the corporate-wide Wiseda 401(k) Plan, championing the program and acting as a prudent fiduciary over the Davoil entities.

• Direct the Administrative and Investment Committee in daily plan management and investment fund review. Schedule regular meetings in tandem with ADP and financial advisory partners.

• Understand and uphold the corporate Investment Policy Statement. In conjunction with financial advisors, manage fund removal/replacement authorizations and communications.

• Work in tandem with the Controller to review monthly reports for payroll changes corporate-wide,

• Oversee the year-end non-discrimination compliance testing for all company codes, including excess refund checks.

• Coordinate the annual onsite audit corporate-wide with all entities. File the 5500, distribute the SAR.

• Manage adoption and plan documents, restatements, SARs, SMMs, etc.

• Facilitate day-to-day management of the plan by authorizing distribution requests, loans, hardship withdrawals, QDROs, RMDs, small balance cash-outs.

• Coordinate onsite educational classes for all five companies.

• Problem-solve complex employee transactional issues.

Training and Development:

• Identify training needs, develop employee training programs, and facilitate professional development.

Policy Development and Implementation:

• Provide overall management and maintenance of employee handbooks.

• Recommend new or revised HR policies and procedures, ensuring consistency and compliance with legal requirements for all three companies, and upon approval, ensure their implementation.

• Keep the company-wide arbitration agreement updated for the Davoil Group.

• Develop and maintain general contracts (non-compete, non-disclosure, retainer, independent contractor and vendor relationships).

• Administer the tuition educational reimbursement programs.

Compliance:

• Stay current on labor laws and regulations, ensuring the organization's HR practices are compliant, and company teams are informed.

• Maintain compliance postings for labor law posters for three companies.

• Manage audits from external sources (i.e. Department of Labor).

HRIS Management:

• Lead the charge as the Plan Administrator for ADP’s WFN system and its multiple users. Oversee the maintenance of payroll, human resources, and time attendance functions for five companies.

• Recommend purchase of, build infrastructure, and implement new modules and features as needed. Conduct demos and provide training to HR managers.

• Negotiate pricing agreements across the board, approving invoices for three companies.

• Monitor customer service expectations with recordkeeper and third parties.

Employee Engagement:

• Create and implement initiatives to improve employee engagement and morale.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field

• 5+ years of advancing experience in HR with a focus on recruitment and policy making

• Previous experience managing a corporate retirement plan

• Strong business acumen and demonstrated leadership abilities.

• Excellent understanding of HR best practices, principles, and employment laws.

• A general understanding of contracts and legal agreements.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; outstanding judgment, sensitivity and high discretion.

• An excellent judge of character.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.

• Ability to provide thoughtful, progressive, and strategic guidance. A mind open to creative approaches to challenges that arise.

• Ability to resolve difficult and complex stressful situations in a professional manner.

• Ability to effectively lead meetings create agendas, formulate minutes and coordinate take-aways.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HR system software applications.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience working with ADP payroll and benefits a huge PLUS.

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

• Membership in local Fort Worth HR Chapter preferred.

• Previous membership of internal corporate committees.

• Knowledge of interstate/international travel pay policies and compensable time a PLUS.

• Department-of-one, true “family office” experience, or work in a multi-entity setting strongly preferred – ideally with a privately held company.

Email your resume to Jill McCluskey.