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Job Title:Human Resources Manager
Reports To: General Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt
Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes – Functional Area Leader
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the General Manager oversees the daily operations of Human Resources, Payroll and Labor Relations functions for the plant. This position oversees the interviewing, hiring, training and termination of employees. Maintains, interprets, and adjusts policies and procedures, along with the collective bargaining agreement. Provides support for employee benefits, leaves of absence and other functions as it relates to Human Resources.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Oversees and participates in the recruitment, hiring, and training of managerial and hourly employees.
- Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
- Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:
- Conducts weekly meetings with respective business units.
- Consults with line management, providing HR guidance when appropriate.
- Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs and policies.
- Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations.
- Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required.
- Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
- Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
- Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
- Develops contract terms for new hires, promotions and transfers.
- Assists international employees with expatriate assignments and related HR matters.
- Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning.
- Identifies training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs.
- Participates in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success. Follows up to ensure training objectives are met.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills or Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
- Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Physical Requirements:
- Requires predominately sedentary work such as sitting at a desk and computer for extended periods of time, up to 8 hours at a time.
- Work is performed in an office setting with limited exposure to loud noises, odors, extreme variances in temperature or other environmental factors.
- Requires occasional exposure in the manufacturing plant to irritants such as loud noises, fumes, exhaust, or other environmental factors.
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times without assistance.
Education and Experience:
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in human resource management, industrial labor relations or business administration, and at least 5 years’ experience in Human Resources management. A master’s degree is highly preferred. SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP designation is highly desirable.
