Manager, Workforce Readiness & Compliance

Manager, Workforce Readiness & Compliance

Saber Power Services is a fully integrated electrical power system services firm providing end-to-end solutions across utility, renewables and battery storage, industrial, petrochemical, and other markets. Based in Houston, Texas, Saber Power offers deep subject matter expertise and uses an engineering-led approach to designing, installing, testing, and maintaining medium and high-voltage electrical infrastructure. Saber serves clients locally, nationally, and abroad.

Position Summary:

The Manager oversees, coordinates, and is accountable for the company's pre-employment screening and onboarding process. This position owns the candidate process from offer acceptance through completion of required background, Drug screenings, medical clearances, documentation, and onboarding training. The Manager oversees Coordination and works cross-functionally with Recruiting, HR, HSSE Coordinators, HSSE Training, and Operations to ensure all requirements are completed accurately and within established timelines.

A primary objective is to prevent the loss of qualified candidates due to administrative delays, missed communications, incomplete screening requirements, or inadequate follow-up. The successful candidate must be proactive, organized, results-driven, and able to set deadlines, drive accountability, and resolve process delays. Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Process Ownership & Accountability

• Manage the end-to-end pre-employment and onboarding workflow.
• Maintain visibility of every candidate from offer acceptance through onboarding completion.
• Provide status updates and facilitate coordination with HSSE Compliance Coordinators.
• Identify delays, missed responsibilities, and process breakdowns; ensure corrective action.
• Escalate unresolved issues and performance concerns to the Sr. HSSE Compliance Manager.

2. Candidate Communication & Retention

• Ensure candidates receive, acknowledge, and understand employment offers and next steps.
• Maintain consistent communication throughout the screening and onboarding process.
• Follow up on incomplete paperwork, missed appointments, outstanding screenings, and unresponsive candidates.
• Proactively identify candidates at risk of withdrawing from the hiring process.
• Provide bilingual communication and support in English and Spanish.
• Ensure candidates understand appointment instructions, deadlines, and onboarding expectations.

3. Pre-Employment Screening Oversight

• Monitor completion of required background investigations, drug and alcohol testing, occupational medical examinations, and physical abilities testing.
• Ensure coordinators initiate screening orders and communicate appointment instructions.
• Verify candidates attend required appointments and that results and clearance documentation are received.
• Coordinate follow-up with HSSE Coordinators, medical providers, candidates, and internal departments.
• Ensure position-specific screening requirements are completed before onboarding or work authorization.

4. Onboarding & Training Oversight

• Ensure candidates have complete training and applicable role-specific training and assignment to an SSW mentor.
• Coordinate with HR, Recruiting, HSSE Compliance & HSSE Training, IT, and Operations to resolve outstanding requirements.
• Verify onboarding documentation and training records are completed.
• Ensure candidates are prepared for their scheduled start dates.

5. Tracking, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain the master pre-employment and onboarding tracking system.
• Monitor outstanding requirements, overdue actions, missed appointments, and candidate progress.
• Provide regular reporting to the Sr. HSSE Compliance Manager.
• Provide feedback on existing standardized workflows, escalation procedures, and performance metrics.
• Identify opportunities to reduce processing time, improve accountability, and increase candidate retention.

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in HR operations, recruiting, onboarding, compliance administration, or workforce management.
• Fluent in English and Spanish, both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and tracking or onboarding systems.
• Preferred: Familiarity with DISA, D&A screening, and occupational medical processes.
• Preferred: Experience overseeing employee safety onboarding and training.

Authority & Accountability The Manager is authorized to establish deadlines, direct and monitor coordinator activities, require status updates, drive follow-up, and escalate unresolved issues across participating departments. Every candidate must have an assigned owner, a documented status, a defined next step, and timely follow-up until the process is completed or formally closed.

This position owns the process and its execution but does not independently make employment decisions or medical clearance determinations

Safety is a Core Value with our organization. We work SAFELY or not at all.

Benefits:

We offer an excellent benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our Total Rewards Plan includes a choice of two comprehensive medical plans, dental and vision coverage, and company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance. We also provide company-paid basic life insurance for employees and their dependents. Additional benefits include a 401(k) plan with company matching, flexible spending accounts (FSAs), and more. Beyond our benefits, we pride ourselves on fostering an outstanding work environment where employees feel valued and supported. Learn more about our Total Rewards Plan here.

Saber Power Services is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.