Senior Human Resources Manager

Portobello Job Description 2023 Revision 1.0

JOB TITLE: Senior Human Resources Manager

EMPLOYER: Portobello America

DEPARTMENT: Human Resources

REPORTS TO: Jacqueline Wisdom

LOCATION:   Baxter, TN

EFFECTIVE DATE: 10/27/2023

The Human Resources Manager is an integral part of the Management Team and as such provides the necessary leadership to drive the company’s people strategy, workforce planning, organizational design, and talent management. This role will serve as an advisor to the Executive Team on People related topics and will proactively anticipate various HR-related needs and implement the necessary solutions. Additionally, the Humans Resources Manager is a vital leader in modeling a positive and professional work environment for all employees by promoting Portobello’s corporate values and Code of Ethics & Conduct.

• Partners with the leadership team to develop and execute the organization’s people strategy particularly as it relates to headcount planning, talent attraction and retention, training, as well as succession planning.
• Analyzes trends in compensation and benefits; researches and proposes competitive base and incentive pay programs to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent.
• Provides support and guidance to managers and supervisors on complex and sensitive people topics.
• Manages the talent acquisition process, including recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants, particularly for managerial, exempt, and professional roles; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for job openings.
• Creates learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities for employees.
• Oversees employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and internal investigations.
• Manages the payroll remuneration process, partners with Finance on establishing accurate reporting for purposes of cost center tracking
• Prepares, reviews, and is accountable for the company’s HR Expense Budget
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; prepares, recommends, and reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in Human Resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Prepares and presents clear and concise Human Resources presentations conveying results, KPIs, initiatives, and strategic people plans, communicates clearly, and exhibits both understanding and ownership of results and HR data
• Works with Portobello Group HR and People Management to understand best practices and benchmarks, aligns with Group on company wide People KPIs and fosters a collaborative work relationship with Group management and various other stakeholders
• Manages the Portobello America team of HR professionals, providing guidance, leadership, regular feedback, and performance evaluations

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate as necessary
• Strong People management skills and ability to inspire and coach a team to best-in-class HR performance
• Exhibits highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required
• A minimum of three years of human resource management experience is required
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP is highly desired
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and other commonly used software and systems
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.