Human Resources Manager: Chesapeake

About the role

This position is responsible for developing, planning, monitoring and ensuring effective implementation of a broad range of Human Resource functions to include recruiting/employment activities, benefits programs, HRIS management, employee relations, immigration, EEO, and special projects. Position ensures compliance with State and Federal regulations; serves as consultant to Managers and supervises assigned department personnel.

Responsibilities

• Administers all U.S. employee benefit programs: health & welfare plans (medical, dental, vision, life disability), 401(k), pension, employee assistance program, wellness initiatives, etc.
• Coordinates open enrollment activities for benefits.
• Maintains and updates benefits information, deductions, and plan summaries.
• Evaluates health and welfare programs and administrative service providers as a member of the Benefits Committee.
• Utilizing HRIS; models salary budget scenarios, develops tables linking performance assessment results to salary adjustment amounts and insures accurate posting of new salary levels to payroll.
• Administers immigration program for sponsorship of foreign national employees to obtain required work visa or lawful permanent resident status.
• Assists with the leadership and coordination of human resources special events to include new employee orientation.
• Assists Director of Human Resources with conducting a continuing study of Human Resources policies, programs and practices; and recommends new approaches and procedures to effect continual improvements in the efficiency of the department and services performed.
• Assists in budgeting and cost analyses of Human Resources activities and ensures that activities operate within appropriated amounts.
• Participates in developing departmental goals, objectives and plans.
• Supervises, evaluates and directs the work of assigned Human Resources staff.
• Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations governing human resources activities.
• Provides policy interpretation and guidance to managers and employees.
• Assists the Human Resources Director in development of Human Resources budget and in compiling and evaluating human resource requests from other functional areas for development of annual headcount budget.
• Administers workers compensation, FMLA, and ADA programs.
• Assists in conducting investigations of cases of alleged employee misconduct and/or harassment involving weekly paid employees, prepares documentation and assists Human Resources Director in development of recommended action.
• Process, verify, and maintain personnel related documentation, including grievances, performance evaluations, and employee leaves of absence.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or equivalent experience eight to ten (8-10) years of human resources experience, plus three (3) years minimum management experience.
• Thorough understanding of employment law – FLSA, ADA, FMLA, EEO/AA, HIPAA, COBRA.
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification.
• Familiarity with multiple HRIS applications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Proficiency with Ultipro - Core, Salary Planning, Benefits, Recruiting, Performance Management, Time & Attendance modules.
• Proficiency with Concur.
• Proficiency with Fortis.
• Proficiency with Lotus Notes databases.
• Knowledge of SMA Human Resources policies.
• Knowledge of employment law (FLSA, ADA, FMLA, EEO, HIPAA, COBRA).
• Any additional essential skills and/or knowledge as shown in the HRIS Career & Education > Skills section for incumbents holding this job title.

Pay

The annual range for this role is $125,000 to $156,400. Final salary offers are determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, specialized skills, and certifications.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid Time Off - Including Volunteer Hours
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance (Company Paid)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance (Company Paid)
• 401K, 401K Match - Access to Certified Financial Planner
• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• YMCA discount and more!