HR Manager - Manufacturing

Our client is currently seeking a HR Manager who will partner with company leadership to develop, promote, and support its people and organizational strategies. The ideal candidate is a compassionate and forward-thinking HR professional who has proven success with all core functions of HR as well as possesses a positive and “hands-on” attitude.

This is a full-time, permanent position that requires onsite work at our client’s New Britain and Kensington, CT locations.

Responsibilities:

· Recruitment & Onboarding:

o Work with Hiring Managers to create job descriptions, sourcing, reviewing applications, scheduling interviews, and applicant selection to fill vacant positions

o Partner with local leadership and develop community-based marketing initiatives for recruitment sourcing methods

o Develop training and company culture onboarding schedule

o Conduct New Hire Orientation & required documentation

· HRIS Management:

o Maintain security of all employee personnel documentation. Ensure employee data integrity

o Provide accurate and updated data for reporting, metrics, and other data reporting programs and/or legal requirements

· Payroll Support:

o Input and review employee data (state/local taxes, banking information, benefit/payroll deductions, and paid time off (PTO) plans)

o Execute and audit all company employee change actions including, but not limited to transfers, promotions, wage changes, pay adjustments, and termination in HRIS system

· Benefits:

o Responsible for employee healthcare benefits administration

o Facilitate and coordinate employee benefits education and processes relating to 401K, Retirement/Enrollment, Tuition Assistance, FMLA, Leaves of Absence, Short/Long-Term Disability related paperwork

o Coordinate employee recognition programs and engagement events

· Compliance:

o Partner with local and corporate leadership to maintain a compliant and updated employee handbook

o Manage the execution of all annual compliance training

o Oversee the business unit’s Safety Committee effectiveness in mitigating workplace injuries and illnesses, while ensuring the compliance to all federal and state OSHA laws and regulations

o Ensure the completion of incident forms and submitting Workers Compensation claims

· Offboarding/Post Employment:

o Perform exit interview and ensure a smooth and positive employee transition

o Respond to unemployment questionnaires and attend unemployment hearings

o Partner with management to perform department/job analysis to capture any changes in strategy alignment or organizational fit

· Performance Management/Training & Development:

o With management, develop a streamlined, department specific performance appraisal system

o Conduct investigations on employee relations matters. Coach and guide managers. Track all employee disciplinary actions

o Monitor and support the employee engagement survey action item deliverables

o Provide training and/or technical support on various HRIS systems, HR processes, and programs

· Strategic Planning:

o Partner with Leadership in the planning and implementation of the company’s HR strategic goals and initiatives

o Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and innovative technologies in all HR functions and recommend new ideas to promote continuous improvement

Requirements:

· Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Management, Psychology, or related field

· 5-7 years of experience in a HR Generalist (senior-level) or HR Manager function, within a manufacturing and / or machining environment

· Experience reporting directly into company leadership is preferred

· Comfortable working in a smaller manufacturing environment

· Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws

· Some experience with HRIS/Payroll systems for data management, desired

· Ability to exercise discretion, good judgment, confidentiality, and professionalism in dealing with all employment issues