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The Human Resources (HR) Manager is responsible for overseeing the administration, coordination, and strategic implementation of all HR functions within the organization. This role plays a key part in driving HR initiatives that support organizational goals, ensuring the company attracts, retains, and develops talent while maintaining compliance with labor laws and internal policies.

Essential Functions

The following essential functions outline the key responsibilities of the HR Manager. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions:

• HR Strategy & Policy Development: Design, implement, and manage comprehensive HR policies and procedures that promote an inclusive and compliant work environment. Ensure these policies align with business objectives and promote a positive employee experience.
• Department Leadership & Goal Setting: Lead the HR department, developing goals and objectives that contribute to the company's strategic plans. Manage day-to-day operations and continuously evaluate HR processes for improvements.
• Compensation & Benefits Management: Administer the company's compensation program, conducting regular salary reviews, updating job descriptions, and maintaining competitive compensation structures. Manage benefits administration, including claims resolution, policy updates, and annual cost reviews.
• Performance Management: Oversee the performance evaluation program, ensuring it aligns with organizational goals and employee development. Make necessary revisions to ensure the system effectively drives performance and engagement.
• Recruitment & Talent Acquisition: Lead recruitment efforts for all exempt, nonexempt, and temporary positions. Write and place job advertisements, screen candidates, conduct interviews, perform reference checks, and extend job offers. Oversee the onboarding process, including new-employee orientations.
• Employee Relations & Development: Provide guidance on employee relations matters, career development, and performance improvement plans. Conduct exit interviews and use feedback to improve employee retention strategies.
• Compliance & Record-Keeping: Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws, including the maintenance of EEO records and affirmative action plans. File annual EEO-1 reports and ensure adherence to company policies.
• Payroll Administration: Process bi-monthly payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable laws. Oversee reporting, auditing, and payroll record maintenance.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Monitor HR metrics, analyze data, and prepare reports to track department performance against set goals. Use insights to recommend improvements to HR practices and strategies.
• Training & Development: Organize employee training programs to promote growth, compliance, and professional development. Collaborate with leadership to ensure training aligns with business needs.

Competencies

The HR Manager must demonstrate proficiency in the following core competencies:

• Business Acumen: Understand the business, its strategy, and the industry to align HR practices with organizational goals.
• Effective Communication: Clearly articulate policies, expectations, and feedback, maintaining transparency across the company.
• Consultation: Provide expert HR advice and consultation to management and employees.
• Critical Evaluation: Analyze HR metrics, policies, and practices to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
• Global & Cultural Awareness: Demonstrate cultural competence and foster an inclusive work environment.
• HR Expertise: Possess deep knowledge of HR principles, laws, and best practices.
• Leadership & Navigation: Lead HR initiatives and navigate organizational dynamics with integrity and confidence.
• Relationship Management: Build strong, collaborative relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Ethical Practice: Demonstrate sound judgment, integrity, and adherence to ethical principles in all HR decisions.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position manages all employees in the HR department, including hiring, performance management, and professional development. The HR Manager is responsible for overseeing the work of the department and ensuring its alignment with company objectives.

Work Environment

The HR Manager operates in a professional office environment and regularly uses standard office equipment, including computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing systems.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position:

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and use hands to handle or operate office equipment.
• Occasionally required to lift or move office supplies or equipment up to 20 pounds.
• May occasionally need to climb stairs and communicate with colleagues in person or via phone.