Human Resources Manager

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level and works closely with senior HR management. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: benefits administration, employee relations, training, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation, recruitment/employment, affirmative action and employment law compliance.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position. Standard business hours are Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5:00 pm. Some nights and weekends may be required.

Required Qualifications/Experience

• Associate degree in Human Resources or related discipline
• 5 years human resource experience or equivalent experience
• Strong computer proficiency, Word, Outlook Excel
• Experience in designing, executing and implementing HR programs
• Comprehensive understanding of local, state and federal employment laws

Desired Qualifications/Experience

• HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Human Resources or related discipline
• 3 years of experience as HR Manager

Essential Duties

• Assists with recruitment efforts to include interviewing, reference checking; extending job offers; conducting new-employee orientations; monitoring career-path program and employee relations counseling; and conducts exit interviews.
• Performs benefits administration to include renewal, claims resolution, change reporting, approving invoices for payment and communicating benefit information to employees.
• Manages and tracks all employee disciplinary action
• Coaches, counsels and guides managers before and after executing employee disciplinary actions
• Conduct internal investigations related to personnel issues per direction from executive team
• Implements and annually updates the compensation program; rewrites job descriptions as necessary; conducts annual salary surveys and develops merit pool (salary budget); analyzes compensation; monitors the performance evaluation program and revises, as necessary.
• Develops, recommends, and implements personnel policies and procedures; prepares and maintains company handbook on policies and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Help create an HR infrastructure and assist in translating that infrastructure in employee programs.
• Develop & administer human resources plans, programs and procedures that align to the company’s strategic and cultural vision.
• Act as liaison between the company and outside professional resources to ensure that all employment policies follow current laws and regulations.
• Guide management and employee’s actions by developing and communicating the HR guidelines and enforcing organizational values.
• Leads and develops the HR team ensuring strong talent capabilities and reinforcing bench strength.
• Participate in the development and ownership of the Employment Brand.
• Responsible for measuring and evaluating the organization’s progress toward cultural goals.
• Develops and administers various human resources plan and procedures for all company personnel.
• Plans, organizes, and controls all activities of the department. Participates in developing department goals, objectives, and systems.
• Establishes and maintains department records and reports. Participates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings, such as seminars. Maintains organizational charts and employee directory.
• Evaluates reports, decisions, and results of department initiatives in relation to established goals. Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.
• Maintains human resource information systems records and compiles reports from the database.
• Update HR section on intranet.
• Assist community marketer with company events (cookouts, golf-outings, etc.) for culture.
• Hiring and recruiting of in-house personnel.
• Update policies and procedures for job positions and departments.
• Maintain workers’ compensation coverage and file claims.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

• Business Acumen
• Written and Verbal Communication
• Critical Evaluation and Problem Solving
• HR Expertise
• Developing Others
• Ethical Practice
• Highest level of confidentiality

Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.