Human Resources Assistant Director

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Our mission is protecting the world's water. We work every day to support the sustainability of our most precious resource, so our people know what they're doing matters.

As an Assistant HR Director, you will help with the development and implementation of HR programs, procedures, and guidelines. You'll also collaborate closely with the HR team, provide guidance to employees, and contribute to various aspects of HR management, including recruitment, compliance, employee relations, and more.

Most importantly, you'll work with supportive teammates who have a strong work ethic and are committed to doing the right thing.

Join our team and do work that matters. Visit www.orenco.com/jobs to learn more or check out the official job description (below).

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

The Human Resources Assistant Director at Orenco Systems, Inc. plays a pivotal role in supporting the Human Resources Director in aligning the organization's HR (Human Resources) functions with its strategic objectives. This position involves assisting in the development and implementation of HR programs, procedures, and guidelines. The Human Resources Assistant Director collaborates closely with the HR team, provides guidance to employees, and contributes to various aspects of HR management, including recruitment, compliance, employee relations, and more. This job description outlines the key responsibilities and qualifications for the role of Human Resources Assistant Director at Orenco Systems, Inc., assisting the HR Director in achieving the organization's HR goals and objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & KRA (Key Result Areas):

> Safety/Culture

• Continuously maintains Orenco management's safety, cultural, and professional standards.
• Promotes, encourages, and reinforces a positive safety culture, safe practices, and a safe work environment to all employees.

> Administration

• Support the development and maintenance of HR plans and procedures for all company personnel.
• Assist in setting departmental goals, objectives, and systems that align with Orenco's vision and values.
• Provide guidance on HR policies to employees, promoting compliance and understanding.
• Contribute to the drafting and maintenance of personnel policies and procedures, including the employee handbook.
• Assist in maintaining accurate HR records and reports, offering insights from data analysis to drive improvements.
• Support the management and operation of HRIS (Human Resources information system) systems.

> Compliance

• Collaborate in the development and maintenance of affirmative action programs and ensure compliance with EEO-1 (Equal Employment Opportunity) filings.
• Stay updated on employment-related legal requirements, minimizing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Assist in overseeing safety, wellness, and environmental programs to ensure government compliance.
• Contribute to workers' compensation claims management and mandatory compliance reporting.

> Recruiting:

• Support recruitment efforts for top talent across all company functions.
• Assist in ensuring that recruitment processes adhere to legal requirements and best practices.
• Participate in the development of selection criteria, assessment techniques, and legally compliant recruitment processes.

> Compensation/Benefits

• Collaborate in the annual assessment of the compensation program and participate in the review of compensation plans.
• Assist in job description creation and updates as necessary.
• Contribute to salary surveys and pay grade assignments based on relevant metrics.
• Support benefits administration, including contract evaluations and renewals.

> Training/Development

• Contribute to the monitoring and revision of the PLP (Performance Leadership Plan).
• Assist in coaching and training management and supervisory teams on best practices and employment laws.
• Collaborate with department heads on succession planning and provide guidance on job and career planning for employees.

> Employee Relations

• Participate in resolving employee relations issues, including conducting investigations when required.
• Leadership/Management:
• Assist in providing leadership to HR department staff, ensuring alignment with the organization's needs.
• Collaborate in evaluating staff performance and offering feedback.
• Support the coordination of training for team members.
• Contribute to the monitoring of staff conduct, performance, and attendance, taking corrective action as necessary.
• Assist in enhancing departmental performance through standardized procedures and addressing grievances.

> Provide support in carrying out other assigned duties.

> Work to be done during manufacturing business hours, which may include an occasional early and/or later shift as needed. Occasional long hours may be required.

> Regular, consistent, and predictable attendance is required.

> Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

BA/BS in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or a related field.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Five or more years of relevant HR experience.
• HR certifications such as SHRM-CP (Society for Human Resource Management-Certified Professional) and/or HRCI PHR (Human Resources Certification Institute Professional in Human Resources) preferred.
• Additional training in HR competencies.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to be flexible and adjust to priority changes with little notice and to remain calm during confrontational or high-pressure situations.
• Ability to use sound judgement and follow through in problem solving and decision making processes.
• Must be willing and able to travel. Includes meeting current travel requirements with airlines as well as in final destinations.
• Must have satisfactory driving record, maintain valid driver's license, and current insurance on personal vehicle if used for business. Must meet company insurability requirements.

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT:

Cell phone

Computer

General office equipment

Vehicle

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Primarily office environment with occasional time spent in manufacturing areas. Travel requirements may include operation of a motor vehicle, airplane travel, and overnight stays in temporary lodging. May require the ability to visit project sites that are situated on a variety of developed and undeveloped terrain/locations and outside weather conditions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Regular job duties include seeing, speaking, hearing, reading, writing, keyboarding, prolonged periods of sitting including extended time viewing a computer screen. Intermittent physical activity including standing, walking, climbing stairs and/or ladders, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, holding, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, squatting, driving, and occasional light lifting of under 20 lbs. May also include occasional unassisted lifting of up to 50 lbs., occasionally up to 70 lbs. Lifting over 70 lbs. must be assisted. Operation of a motor vehicle and airplane travel with the ability to visit project sites that are situated on a variety of developed and undeveloped terrain/locations, is and/or may be required.