Human Resources Manager, Part-Time, Flexible Schedule

Human Resources’ mission is to support GAM’s strategic initiatives by giving great service to our most valuable resource – our people. This is accomplished by living out GAM’s core values of: fostering teamwork, being action-oriented, building long-term relationships, maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, and having fun.

We seek a part-time Human Resource Manager to work 15 to 20 hours per week. Our position is ideal for a versatile HR generalist who is looking to step back from a full-time position in order to balance work and life. The position reports to the President and will work on-site at our Mount Prospect office alongside 34 GAM team members.

Primary responsibilities include:

· Recruitment – posting/advertising positions; screening, interviewing and vetting candidates; assisting managers in decision making; preparing offer letters; and coordinating pre-employment drug screens.

· Payroll Administration – process bi-monthly payroll; manage time clock; track PTO; process employee changes; fund 401(k) contributions; and provide financial reports to Controller.

· Benefits Design & Administration – partner with insurance broker and ownership to provide well-rounded, fiscally responsible benefits that provide employee security. Pay monthly insurance bills. Administer all benefits enrollments and changes to medical, life, and disability plans.

· Employee Development & Relations – onboard and engage with new hires; facilitate annual performance review process; coordinate all training and development efforts including tracking; provide coaching/mentoring to employees, managers and leadership.

· Compliance – develop all policies, procedures and craft job descriptions in partnership with management team; ensure compliance with all federal, state and local legislation including OSHA; support safety committee and coordinate light duty and return-to-work activities.

· Employee Engagement – plan and execute all employee-focused events that build the GAM value of fun including birthdays, work anniversaries, social events both during or after working hours that build a stronger sense of team; facilitate strong internal employee communication.

The ideal candidate has:

· Worked on an in-house Human Resources team for 5+ years as a generalist, ideally for a small, fast-paced entrepreneurial company where everyone makes a difference.

· Education or experience commensurate with a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or in Business Administration with a concentration in Organizational Behavior, Organizational Development or Leadership.

· Working knowledge and professional experience with employment law, compensation, organization planning, organizational development, employee relations, recruitment, payroll, benefits and compensation administration, succession planning, and HRIS systems.

· An outgoing and friendly service-focused personality with an ethical and trustworthy approach who knows how to establish the foundation for long term relationships with managers, employees and candidates alike.

· Proven interviewing skills, a lavish communicator, excellent writer and confident conversationalist, and the ability to actively listen to candidates, employees and managers to foster the best decisions.

· Accountable, organized, calm, confidential, discrete, and able to be an advocate for all staff.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $24.00 - $38.00 per hour

Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Application Question(s):
Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or in Business Administration with a concentration in Organizational Behavior, Organizational Development or Leadership?
Do you want to work part-time approx. 15 hours/week on-site?
Experience:
HR Generalist: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location:
One location
Work Remotely:
No
Work Location: One location