Human Resources Manager

The HR Manager is responsible for performing professional HR-related duties and collaborating with senior management to support designated geographic regions. This position assists with circumstances relative to the following functional responsibilities: employee relations, training, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation, recruitment/employment, legal compliance and compensation/benefit administration.

Primary Duties:

• Development and administration of various Human Resources plans and procedures for personnel
• Assists development and evaluation of reports, decisions and results/outcomes of department in relation to established goals.
• Partners with Management and Business unit to formulate appropriate plans and human capital planning.
• Serves as Initial point of contact for staffing related decisions.
• Resolves employee relations issues including disciplinary action, employee conflicts and conducting internal investigations.
• Collaborates with Payroll to monitor employee pay, discrepancies, time card issues or earned time approval.
• Develops and conducts training on HR-related topics such as: Sexual Harassment, Medical Leaves, ADA/EEOC Compliance, Corrective Behavior, Ethics, Hiring/Performance Management, etc.
• Recommends new approaches, policies and procedures to continually improve efficiency of department and services performed.
• Administers compensation program; monitors the performance evaluation program and revises as necessary.
• Maintains personnel records and responds to employment-related inquiries.
• Conducts new-employee orientations.
• Handles employee relations counseling and exit interviewing.
• Participates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings and seminars.
• Maintains Human Resource Information System (HRIS) records and compiles reports from the database.
• Monitors and administers all appropriate employee leaves.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state and local employment and laws and regulations.
• Participates in developing department goals, objectives and systems.
• Coordinates employee relation activities such as awards programs, employee relation activities and company sponsored events.
• Participates in the recruiting process and collaborates in close conjunction with the Safety and Recruiting Teams.
• Establishes relationships with employees as point of contact – engagement – liaison – employee advocate
• Maintains organizational confidentiality.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Participates in proactive team efforts to achieve department and company goals.
• Performs safety-related observations and suggests recommendations for improvement.
• Complies with all safety policies, practices and procedures; reports all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.
• Maintains awareness of employment laws, practices, legislation and industry standards.
• Collaborates with the preparation and administration of polices/practices in the employee handbook.
• Identifies continuous improvement opportunities and develops action plans to implement them.
• Works efficiently to achieve or exceed performance targets for business/facility outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the field of Human Resources.
• Experience working in the Transportation and Logistics fields (preferred).
• Knowledge of Transportation, DOT rules and regulations and FMCSA (preferred).
• Experience working with industry-related HRIS programs (ADP).
• Intermediate computer skills, Microsoft Word (including: Email, Excel, PowerPoint and Routine Database Activity, etc.).
• Previous experience working with diverse workforce from boardroom to shop floor.
• Experience in variety of HR Competencies: Change Management, Employee Relations, Compensation/Benefits, Employment Law, Performance and Human Capital Management.
• Experienced communicator; ability to work with a variety of people.
• Experience working with tight timeframes; prioritizing and solid organizational skills

Job Details:

• Location: Morton IL – onsite.
• Travel: Some travel to off-site locations
• Employment Type: Full Time with Benefits
• Pay Range: Based on experience ($60,000 - $90,000)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Human Resources: 3 years (Required)
• Transportation / Logistics: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Morton, IL 61550 (Required)

Work Location: In person