Human Resources Manager

Essential Functions

• Drives implementation of HR functions including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compensation and workforce planning.
• Directly manage and develop the Talent Acquisition Specialist and HR Coordinator, setting priorities, providing coaching and feedback, and conducting performance reviews.
• Builds the staffing strategy for exempt and non-exempt roles, participating with Talent Acquisition Specialist to execute on strategy.
• Builds trust and credibility of the HR function across all levels of the organization.
• Participates in the development and implementation of core Human Resources programs and identifies areas of opportunity. Recommends new approaches, solutions and procedures to elevate the HR team’s performance.
• Acts as an advisor and coach for multiple levels of leadership on strategic and tactical human resources issues.
• Manages employee relations function to ensure consistent application of policies and procedures and objectives are met; facilitates and coaches managers through disciplinary process and professional development.
• Leads safety initiatives with Operations Leadership.
• Primary point of contact for Workers Compensation claims.
• Maintains and encourages programs that support active leadership and employee engagement.
• Maintains and updates weekly, monthly and yearly KPI’s and reporting requirements.
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local employment laws.
• Leads communications throughout facility, coaching HR Team and leaders on appropriate means and language, and ensuring follow-up to input received through meetings and surveys.
• Conducts weekly review of payroll processing.

Job Skills and Personal Characteristics

• Strong computer and analytic skills.
• Highly effective, strategic thinker and planner with demonstrated project leadership, organizational, analytical, needs analysis, strategic business, problem solving and presentation skills.
• Capability for thorough analysis; leading a data driven approach to strategy development and organizational management.
• Ability to develop strong cross-functional relationships within the organization.
• Proficiency with MS Office and ability to learn new systems.
• A process mindset with a continuous improvement approach.
• Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• A high degree of personal integrity and maturity including the ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.
• Flexibility and willingness to scale from tactical to strategic.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple processes and priorities at once.
• Ability to gain alignment and represent a common point of view across multiple stakeholders through both diplomacy and influence.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills coupled with strategic/big picture orientation.
• Excellent attention to detail, confidentiality, collaboration, verbal communication, presentation, organization, decision-making, and planning skills.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory/management HR role.
• Experience with the H-2B visa program preferred.
• Working knowledge of Ohio and federal employment law.
• SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR certification preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with HRIS/payroll systems (e.g., ADP).
• In-office position with regular travel to branches within the assigned region.
• Valid drivers license and reliable transportation required.