HR Manager

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary resource for employee concerns, grievances, and workplace disputes.
• Conduct investigations, mediate conflicts, and provide guidance to employees and managers to ensure fair, consistent resolution.
• Ensure full compliance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement and notify the Business Agent of any issues involving Union members.
• Partner with the Talent Acquisition & Employee Development Manager to support high volume hiring needs and deliver a professional, structured orientation and onboarding experience for all new employees.
• Lead the performance review process, train managers on effective feedback practices, and assist in developing performance improvement plans when needed.
• Maintain and update company policies and procedures within the employee handbook.
• Ensure organizational compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including EEO, FLSA, FMLA, and ADA.
• Oversee the company’s HR Information System (HRIS), ensuring accurate, confidential, and up to date employee records.
• Maintain working knowledge of the payroll system and provide weekly payroll processing support when the primary payroll administrator is unavailable.
• Act as the main point of contact for employee benefit inquiries. Lead benefits orientation for new hires and coordinate annual open enrollment through ADP.
• Manage the employee separation process, including exit interviews, documentation, and required administrative steps.
• Oversee workers’ compensation claims and collaborate with the Safety Department to support OSHA compliance and reduce workplace incident rates.

Competencies & Skills

• Leadership & Management: Demonstrated ability to lead teams, guide managers, and drive organizational change.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Problem Solving: Skilled in analyzing complex issues and navigating sensitive situations with sound judgment.
• Employment Law Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local labor laws and HR best practices.
• Discretion & Confidentiality: Proven ability to manage sensitive information with professionalism and integrity.
• Attention to Detail: Highly organized with strong administrative and documentation skills.
• Adaptability: Ability to operate effectively in a fast paced environment and adjust quickly as priorities evolve.

Compensation

Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications. $95,000 - $105,000.