Human Resources Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is directly responsible for the overall administration, coordination, and evaluation of the human resources function for the Bonner, Montana location. This entails establishing and guiding human resources practices and ensuring continuity throughout the Company. Local duties also include ensuring compliance with policies, programs, practices, and local laws; managing staffing needs; recruiting; training; personnel files; employee relations; and benefits administration.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Manages the personnel policies and the Employee Handbook by reviewing and recommending improvements to the Director of HR and communicating approved changes to all employees.

2. Aligns the human resources functions in accordance with the needs of the business and three (3) localized manufacturing plants. This includes but is not limited to compensation, performance management, recruiting, training, and compliance.

3. Sets goals for the human resources department based on the company's goals. Identifies action steps to achieve these goals.

4. Provides front-line, day-to-day expertise in human resources to managers and employees at the Bonner site as well as support and guidance to other locations. Ensures compliance with the policies by reviewing and interpreting the Employee Handbook and providing guidance to managers on the administration of policies.

5. Oversees all local aspects of recruiting: posting of vacant positions, screening and interviewing candidates, selection, and new hire orientations. Ensures that new employee paperwork is completed accurately and provided to payroll on time.

6. Address employee relations issues and promptly investigate any allegations such as harassment, work complaints, or other employee concerns.

7. Oversees annual and ongoing training programs such as harassment, safety, new hire orientation, on-the-job training, etc.

8. Manages the performance review process to ensure that reviews are processed timely, honestly, and appropriately. Guides managers about setting expectations and providing ongoing feedback, both positive and constructive.

9. Processes changes in personnel within established guidelines and requests authorization for exceptions. This may include promotions, changes in salary or other compensation, change in shift or position, etc.

10. Provides guidance and assistance on all employee terminations; conducts exit interviews and makes recommendations for improvements as appropriate.

11. Ensures all data is maintained accurately and submits reports as requested by management and/or government agencies.

12. Provides reports, decisions, and results of the department about established goals. Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of the department and services performed.

13. Consults with legal counsel as appropriate on personnel matters.

14. Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources from an accredited university,.5-years’ or more experience in human resources.

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is desired.

• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to communicate with C-level to hourly associates, easy to approach, and practices fair treatment of all individuals.

• Ability to work independently or in a team setting while managing numerous projects simultaneously to meet deadlines.

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

• Prior experience working with Workforce Now ADP. Knowledge of the implementation of HRIS systems is desirable.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality

• Effectively plan and demonstrate organizational skills, attention to detail, time management, and prioritization skills

• Demonstrates above-average problem-solving skills

• Understanding of state employment laws with the ability to apply them to situations

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

This job operates in an office environment and is largely sedentary although it will require navigation of the Production floor.