Corporate Human Resource Manager
LifeSkills Connection Inc. · Manning, IA · 1 mo ago
On-siteHuman ResourcesFull-time
About the role
The Corporate Human Resources Manager will manage the overall provision of Human Resources services, policies, and programs for LifeSkills Connection Inc. This position reports to the Vice President of Human Resources.
Responsibilities
- Recruitment & Staffing
- Develop and update job descriptions
- Manage full-cycle recruiting: sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding
- Coordinate background checks, offer letters, and new-hire documentation
- Partner with department leaders to forecast staffing needs
- Employee Onboarding & Offboarding
- Oversee orientation, training schedules, and integration into the organization
- Ensure compliance with I-9 and other required documentation
- Manage offboarding processes including resignations, terminations, exit interviews, and final pay compliance
- Employee Relations
- Serve as the primary contact for employee concerns, conflict resolution, and workplace guidance
- Conduct investigations involving performance issues, conduct violations, or complaints
- Coach supervisors on corrective action, documentation, and performance conversations
- Promote a positive, respectful, and inclusive work culture
- Compliance & Policy Management
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEO, OSHA, etc.)
- Review and update employee handbooks, HR policies, and procedures
- Track state-specific requirements for multi-state employers
- Maintain accurate employee records and documentation
- Compensation & Benefits Administration
- Oversee payroll processing (or coordinate with payroll teams/vendors)
- Administer employee benefits: health insurance, retirement plans, PTO, and leaves
- Conduct compensation research and make recommendations for wages
- Support open enrollment and benefits communication
- Performance Management
- Lead performance review cycles and guide managers on goal setting and evaluations
- Support development plans, coaching, and performance improvement plans (PIPs)
- Identify high-potential employees and support succession planning efforts
- Training & Development
- Assess organizational training needs
- Develop or coordinate compliance training (harassment prevention, safety, etc.)
- Facilitate leadership development and employee skill-building programs
- HR Operations & HRIS Management
- Maintain the HRIS system and ensure data accuracy
- Produce HR metrics and reports (turnover, staffing, engagement trends)
- Maintain personnel files, required postings, and documentation
- Strategic HR Leadership
- Partner with executive leadership on workforce planning and organizational design
- Support culture initiatives, employee engagement programs, and retention strategies
- Ensure HR strategies align with business goals and organizational values
Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
- Understanding of personnel and compliance records management; ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ethical judgement and integrity
- Decision making and conflict resolution
- Coaching and leadership
- Adaptability in a fast- changing environment
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and networking skills
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Experience working with diverse constituents, teams, and colleagues
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- A flexible, creative, entrepreneurial spirit and a demonstrated passion for the mission, vision, and values of LifeSkills Connection Inc.
- Able to take ownership and drive activities to completion
Education and Experience Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
- 5-7 years human resources management experience
- Experience in government contracting a plus
- Experience with multi- industry business mix a plus
- Experience with HRMS/HRIS systems
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook)
- PHR or SPHR certification preferred
- Bilingual English/Spanish a plus