HR Manager
Pattern · Bethlehem, PA · 3 wk ago
On-siteHuman ResourcesFull-time
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Manages a small team of HR members who provide HR support to Ops Leaders
- Consults with line management, providing HR guidance when appropriate
- Tracks and analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR Director to develop solutions, programs and policies
- Works directly with staffing agencies as needed in order to fill open warehouse associate positions and conducts orientation as needed
- PARTNERS WITH BUSINESS LEADERS TO DEVELOP AND DRIVE INITIATIVES, FOSTERING EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION TO LINE MANAGEMENT AND THE ASSOCIATE POPULATION
- AIDES IN RESOLVING COMPLEX EMPLOYEE RELATIONS ISSUES. CONDUCTS EFFECTIVE, THOROUGH AND OBJECTIVE INVESTIGATIONS WITH ABILITY TO TRACK OUTCOMES AND FIND PROPER RESOLUTION
- Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. PARTNERED WITH THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT AS NEEDED/REQUIRED
- PROVIDES DAY-TODAY PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT GUIDANCE TO LINE MANAGEMENT (E.G., COACHING, COUNSELING, CAREER DEVELOPMENT, DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS)
- WORKS CLOSER WITH MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES TO IMPROVE WORK RELATIONSHIPS, BUILD MORALE, AND INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY AND RETENTION
- OVERSEES THE ADMINISTRATION OF TRAINING PROGRAMS TO ENSURE SUCCESSFUL OUTCOMES
- ADMINISTERS AND EXECUTES ROUTINE TASKS IN DELICATE CIRCUMSTANCES SUCH AS PROVIDING REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS, INVESTIGATING ALLEGATIONS OF WRONGDOING, AND TERMINATIONS
- ACTIONS AS A BENEFITS LIASON FOR THE WAREHOUSE, ENSUREING ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE ACCESS TO THE BENEFITS INFORMATION AND WAIVE OR ENROLL EACH MONTH AND ABILITY TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE ON BENEFITS QUESTIONS OR ISSUES
- MANTAINS OSHA LOGS AND WORKERS COMP CLAIMS FOR THE SITE
- ASSISTS WITH RECRUITMENT AS NEEDED BY SUPPORTING BACKGROUND CHECKS, INTERVIEWS, CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS, EMPLOYEE ONBOARDING, SUCCESION PLANNING, AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS
- CONDUCTS EXIT INTERVIEWS AND EMPLOYEE QUESTIONNAIRS, ANALYZES DATA AND MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE MANAGEMENT TEAM FOR CORRECTIVE ACTION AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
- OVERSEES THE MAINTENANCE OF EMPLOYEE RECORDS IN HRIS AND OTHER SYSTEMS
- MANTAINS COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL EMPLOYMENT AND BENEFITS LAWS AND REGULATIONS
- REVIEWS TIMECARDS AND ATTENDANCE TO ENSURE ACCURATE PAYROLL RECORDS
- MANTAINS THE BADGE SYSTEM TO ENSURE ACCURATE ACCESS FOR ALL ASSOCIATES
- ACTIONS AS A CONTACT PERSON FOR VENDORS WHEN NEEDED
- PERFORMS VARIOUS OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED, SUCH AS ADMINISTRATIVE OR DATA ENTRY TASKS REQUIRED FOR PROPER FILING OF DOCUMENTS AND ACCURATE TIMEKEEPING/HRIS RECORDS
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 3+ years experience in an HR Generalist role or higher where independent decision-making and self-initiative were demonstrated
- Prior experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or retail environment preferred
- Ability to work onsite 7:30am-4:30pm M-F schedule, with ability to handle escalations on weekends when required
- Experience resolving complex employee relations issues
- Bilingual strongly preferred (Spanish)
- Experience with Workday strongly preferred
- Experience building culture and employee engagement
- Outstanding interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
- Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Products and Google Suite
- Managing diverse workload in a fast-paced environment and the ability to multitask
- Self-driven, organized, and proactive mindset
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- PHR or SHRM-CP preferred