Senior Manager, Human Resources

Are you seasoned in your Human Resources career? Are you looking for a new position with a company that cares deeply about its people and your professional development?

Consider joining the Pennex family as Senior Human Resources Manager based out of our Leetonia, OH location. The major function of this role will be to provide a successful highly engaged workforce that will support the business plan and allow MEC to meet our customers' needs.  Additionally, building a culture that aligns to the core values: Safety, Integrity, Respect and Drive. Partnering with business leaders, this position provides strategic direction on all aspects of HR, including talent acquisition, training and development, compensation, benefits, employee relations and performance management. Focuses on people by creating open communication between employees and leadership. Directs the organizational design aspects, leveraging employee strengths and development growing leaders from within the organization. To accomplish this, you’ll deliver key result areas as a strategic and trusted business partner in the Pennex organization and be an active member in the enterprise HR Working Group, while actively fostering a workplace culture that motivates employees, ensuring they are trained and developed to enjoy success in their role.

• Manages employee relations providing an open-door environment to have issues/concerns addressed. Spends time in production facilities engaging employees and providing opportunity to express concerns/issues, ask questions and provide general assistance.
• Functions as a coach to supervisors and managers regarding employee issues/concerns. Assists managers/supervisors developing employee corrective actions and performance management counseling.
• Provides feedback to Director of Human Resources and General Managers on potential issues and challenges within organization needing resolution at the executive management level.
• Creates organizational strategies to support growth and change, working with key leadership to manage change and facilitate growth opportunities.
• Partner with Director of Human Resources to develop policies and create a culture of consistency and fairness, providing guidance to management and employees, and assisting in the revisions and development of new policies.
• Ensures policies are administered accurately and fairly, providing guidance to supervisors/managers and employees.
• Manages site talent acquisition activities, including participating in field marketing events, identifying openings, interviewing / selecting candidates, processing employment applications, background checks, and scheduling post offer physicals and drug testing.
• Manages the onboarding process, scheduling safety orientations, introducing the Pennex culture, reviewing employment documentation and policies.
• Performs 30 and 90 day stay interviews ensuring new employee onboarding processes are being managed in the effective manner and providing oversight to retention.
• Oversees all temporary staffing needs by ordering and terminating temporary employees, as well as tracks changes and monitors their performance, attendance, and length of service for hiring purposes.
• Develops and maintains a Human Resources system that meets management information needs.
• Oversees the analysis, maintenance, and communication of records required by law or local governing bodies, or other departments in the organization.
• Studies legislation, arbitration decisions, and other legal and/or reference sources to assess industry trends.
• Analyzes wage and salary reports and data for hourly production workers to determine competitive compensation plan. Works with the Director of HR and Pennex Leadership Team to ensure competitive wages align with business plans.
• Coordinates and oversees all aspects of project execution; ensuring timelines and deliverables are met, using proven project management methodologies to ensure successful project completed.
• Oversees the performance review cycles. Works independently with supervisors and managers to calibrate performance across operations and manages timing and execution of performance reviews and compensation events.
• Supports supervisors and managers with outlining employee goals/objectives and creation and development plans.
• Identifies high potential performers to engage for the alignment of business succession plan.
• Provides support to the compensation and benefits team by following up on enrollment paperwork, assisting in the administering of changes to the plans and acting as a funnel for health insurance claims issues resolution.
• Provides support for the Wellness initiatives to ensure there is participation and employee engagement. Assists employees in establishing an employee driven team on Wellness and participates in the committee meetings.
• Performs duties relating to Preferred Employer initiatives such as assisting in the coordination and follow-up on employee roundtables, scheduling and organizing company activities and events such as picnics and other family events.
• Schedules quarterly random testing for all employees in accordance the substance abuse policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Required: Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in a related field from a four-year college or university

Experience

• Required: Seven or more years of related experience and/or training
• Previous HR experience in manufacturing
• Previous experience in growing an organization

Other required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, employees and the general public.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen
• Must be eligible to work in the United States, visa sponsorships are not available

Perks of the Job:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with robust matching contribution
• Generous allotment of paid vacation and paid holidays
• Competitive wages plus performance-based bonus opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity for career growth and advancement
• Relocation package may be available

Why Our People Love Working Here…And So Will You!:

• Purpose-driven, friendly, open and respectful culture
• Shared core values of safety, integrity, respect and drive
• Employee discount program with hundreds of partner brands
• Up to $5000 tuition reimbursement
• Complimentary coffee bar
• Wellness incentive program

Our Commitment to Inclusion: We welcome people of different backgrounds, abilities and perspectives. To ensure our business and culture continue to be inclusive of all people, we never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital status, veteran or disability status. Metal Exchange Corporation and its family of brands are proud to be equal opportunity employers. Additionally, all of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Should you have any questions or require special assistance completing your application, please email jobs@metalexchangecorp.com.

Who We Are: Founded nearly half a century ago, Pennex Aluminum continues to see rapid growth as a leading provider of quality aluminum cast products and extrusions. With state-of-the-art technology and facilities across Ohio and Pennsylvania, we’re proud to offer the capabilities and expertise to cast billet, extrude custom shapes and fabricate finished components for customers across a range of markets - including automotive, transportation, building and construction, electrical and machinery, consumer durables and distribution.

But it’s not just what we do that sets us apart, it’s how we do it. Safety. Integrity. Respect. Drive. These core values are embodied by each member of our team; guiding every action we take and decision we make. Whether it’s driving innovation within our industry, making the impossible possible for our customers, providing a safe, respectful workplace for employees or supporting our local communities, our purpose is clear. We are dedicated to impacting our world in a positive way.

If you are a like-minded individual with a strong ability to problem solve, collaborate and effectively communicate, Pennex Aluminum may be the perfect place for you to grow your career. To learn more, please visit PennexAluminum.com or check out other opportunities within the Metal Exchange Corporation family of companies at MetalExchangeCorp.com.