Human Resources Manager

We are looking for a dynamic Human Resources Manager to join our team. The HR Manager, will lead, coordinate, and administer HR activities such as recruiting, talent management, HRIS implementation and maintenance, benefits, compensation, payroll administration, workers compensation, leaves of absence administration, compliance, and training and development. Our manufacturing facility is a non union facility with a collaborative work force.

The ideal candidate will possess the ability to drive operational excellence in HR initiatives, processes, and practices; and use strong project and change management skills. The Human Resources Manager builds partnerships with all levels of team members Strong leadership skills and business knowledge are keys to success in this position, along with the ability to thrive in an environment of both strategy and active hands-on execution.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Work directly with plant leadership to develop and direct people agenda that closely supports organizational goals. 
• Function as the subject matter expert and act as the first point of contact for the plant on employee relations issues, partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to understand key business needs.
• Counsel department managers and supervisors on matters of discipline and conflict resolution. Conduct or assist with employee coaching/counseling, disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Counsel department managers and supervisors with regard to individual performance assessments. Where appropriate develop and monitor performance improvement programs/recognition programs to support the performance objective.
• Manage the planning, administration, and implementation of HR project initiatives driving executional excellence and change management to broad based initiatives including talent reviews, workforce planning, talent analytics, and overall process improvements in service to a positive employee experience. ologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Conduct exit interviews to identify reasons for employee separation or termination.
• Management of employment verifications and unemployment claims.
• Assist with and facilitate the reporting and record keeping of workers compensation claims to 3rd party administrator.
• Facilitate benefit and insurance plans, 401(k), changes and terminations; coordinate and administer open enrollment processes for all employees; coordinate / administer COBRA continuation benefits for all non-active former employees when applicable.
• Administer weekly payroll for the plant hourly workforce.  Ensure proper payroll practices.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts at the plant and for the HR function.
• Serve as backup to other manufacturing plant HR leads to cover for vacations and/or extended leaves of absence, when appropriate.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.  This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• A minimum of 2-5 years in a manufacturing HR role; manufacturing HR leadership role preferred.
• Human Resources certification preferred- PHR or SHRM-SCP preferred.
• Experience managing all aspects of a manufacturing HR department
• Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint software and applications; experience with ADP payroll software a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Self-starting with the desire to own and drive outcomes, with excellent ability to self-manage time and priorities.
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial, and flexible professional approach.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to advise and influence at all levels of the organization