Human Resources Manager

Job Title: Human Resources Manager
Company: Enerpac
Location: Columbus, WI

ENERPAC - Who we are?
Enerpac Tool Group is a premier industrial tools and services company serving a broad and diverse set of customers in more than 25 countries. The Company's businesses are global leaders in high pressure hydraulic tools, controlled force products and solutions for precise positioning of heavy loads that help customers safely and reliably tackle some of the most challenging jobs around the world. The Company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. Enerpac Tool Group trades on the NYSE under the symbol "EPAC".
Our vision is to be our customer's preferred partner through relentless innovation of industrial tools and services that help them safely and reliably tackle their toughest jobs around the world.
For further information on Enerpac Tool Group and its businesses, visit the Company's website at https://www.enerpactoolgroup.com/.

Summary - basic function of the role
This is a unique opportunity for an HR professional with a diverse range of interests to be exposed to the full scope of HR functions (e.g. Employee & Labor Relations, HRIS, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Compensation & Benefits, Analytics, and Talent Management) in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. It's an ideal role for somebody who wants to roll up their sleeves & help make a big impact while continuing to elevate their valuable HR experience. The HR Manager is responsible for oversight and implementation of human resource functions for all employee groups (salaried, salaried non-exempt, and hourly) within the assigned location/function group(s). Serves as a consultant to management on all employee relations issues; acts as an employee champion and change agent. Responsible for driving strategic HR initiatives for both the Columbus and Antigo facilities.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and implement people solutions to address enterprise and functional strategies
• Act as a change agent to further enhance organizational growth and development
• Identify opportunities to modernize current HR processes within the facility and drive strategic priorities
• Manage specific priorities or projects as determined in the annual HR plan and participate in functional and cross-functional initiatives. Participate in corporate HR project teams and programs
• Partner with supervisors and managers regarding employee/labor relations issues
• Generate ideas for and champion employee & labor relations activities to foster positive employee morale and interaction
• Provide a high level of customer service to all client groups and HR visibility to hourly teams
• Facilitate conflict resolution and provide coaching and feedback to employees, supervisors, and managers
• Partner with the recruitment team to facilitate/coordinate hourly and salaried interviews, conduct on-boarding, and new hire orientation.
• Drive high participation in employee engagement surveys and annual enrollment sessions. Facilitate focus groups along with the plant management team
• Conduct investigations and make recommendations regarding disciplinary actions and/or employee terminations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills and Competencies

• Familiar with standard HR concepts, practices, and procedure
• Knowledge of employment laws and applications of legislation and process
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees and customers.
• Ability to recognize and handle sensitive or confidential information appropriately.
• Must have a strong customer-service orientation, be organized, flexible, detail oriented, proactive and maintain a high level of personal credibility.
• Excellent communication and PC skills in MS Office or Google products.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Intermediate problem-solving skills

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business Administration along with 5+ years of demonstrated HR/employee relations experience
• 2+ years of labor relations experience (grievance coordination & participation, contract administration and interpretation, etc)
• Possess demonstrated problem-solving abilities along with strong time management & prioritization skills
• Possess advanced communication skills that can be utilized in day-to-day interactions with all levels of the workforce
• Experience managing conflict, project management & completion, and the ability to maintain confidentiality

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