HR Manager

SUMMARY

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for all phases of employment at business unit, including advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, placement, orientation, training, and development of associates, exit interviews and unemployment compensation hearings.
• Serves as a business partner and advisor to the General Manager and Plant management team for all employee relations and workforce planning activities.
• Reviews applications, performs references checks and employment verifications. Establishes and maintains qualification standards for all positions.
• Serves as the primary source of contact to facility managers and employees on all human resource related matters.
• Primarily responsible for on-site employee engagement and addressing employee concerns and needs.
• Responsible for local compliance to work rules, policies, and procedures.
• Implements and annually updates compensation programs, rewrites job descriptions as necessary, analyzes compensation, monitors performance review process.
• Responsible for overseeing the progressive discipline and performance improvement plans for select associates. Works closely with corporate Human Resources for litigation and risk mitigation.
• Sets up and maintains tracking systems for performance reviews, vacations, and company metrics such as turnover statistics.
• Ensures accurate, efficient, and timely completion of HR-related metrics and reporting.
• Supports site benefits and insurance administration; works closely with Group Compensation & Benefits Administrator.
• Is a key resource for specific HR projects and supporting the human resources team across all locations.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of files, salaries, and other information of a business or personal nature.
• Occasional overnight travel

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, Organizational Development, Human Resources, or related field strongly preferred but would consider years of experience in similar role in lieu of degree.
• Experience: 5+ years of human resource generalist responsibilities or equivalent, 1+ year of human resources within a manufacturing setting.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS OR ABILITIES

• Strong written and oral communication.
• Organization and attention to detail.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Time management.
• Systems analysis.
• Mental and deductive reasoning.
• Critical thinking.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Physical Requirements: Sit and stand as needed. May require walking on a level surface for periods throughout the day. Reaching above shoulders, below waist and lifting as required to file documents or store materials. Lifting to 25 lbs.
• Work Environment: Typical office setting. May require you to enter a manufacturing environment that requires proper PPE including safety shoes, safety glasses and hearing protection. Manufacturing environment may be loud, hot/cold depending on season.