HR Manager

Human Resources Manager

This role is located in South Bend, IN.

Enjoy working independently and within teams to enhance outputs? Enjoy a collaborative work environment where your specialized talents and opinions matter?

What We Offer:

• Creative, innovative, collaborative, and flexible work environment
• Challenging and progressive career development
• Competitive pay programs!
• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits
• Retirement Program with Excellent Employer Match!
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Vacations and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• EAP
• Open communication, recognition, and team-building events
• And much more to motivated, results-oriented individuals who want to make a real difference in their community and role

What You'll Do:

As the Human Resources Manager, you will assist in managing and coordinating the HR and Safety processes, policies, programs and reporting for the business group to ensure aligned business/people goals are achieved.

Your Accountabilities in the Role:

• Manages the day-to-day administration of policies and employee relation activities for a positive employee relations atmosphere.
• Maintains and updates the HR and Safety administrative process procedures to stay current and ensure overall compliance.
• Manages and supports the recruitment and subsequent development of employees through comprehensive posting, screening, interviewing, orientation, and coordinated training and performance development processes to promote employee engagement and retention.
• Manages the daily administration, communication, and systems for the benefit programs and re-enrollments following plan design and changes, maintaining consistency and accuracy.
• Handles the HRIS administration system, inputting of data, and time entry coordination to ensure timely and accurate processes, in line with payroll practices and compliance factors.
• Manages and maintains database systems, employee files and records for consistency, accuracy and compliance, while exploring and implementing improvements for optimum use, accuracy and reporting of information.
• Handles the implementation and coordination of new and/or established personnel practices, offering suggestions towards enhancements based on daily administration issues and organizational changes to improve organizational effectiveness and communication.

Position Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Organizational Leadership, or HR preferred; may consider an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience: 3 years of progressive experience in a "Hands On" full HR management role within a manufacturing or distribution environment preferred working with a large hourly group; responsible for the coordination and implementation of policies/practices. Working knowledge of payroll and attendance software is preferred.
• Certification(s): SHRM-CP or PHR preferred - or willing to obtain.
• Functional Skills: Excellent skills in researching, planning, prioritizing and administering activities, policies, and programs; ability to find the facts and problem-solve; great with details and multi-tasking; highly organized, with solid follow-through to get things done well.
• Technical Aptitude/Skills: Advanced ability with technology and systems; proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience with payroll systems.
• Language Skills: Excellent written and verbal skills; able to present to individuals and groups; will provide HR training to others at all levels.
• Leadership/Behaviors: Assertive yet supportive/collaborative personality to ensure policies are handled well with options for the Supervisors; proactive approach to tasks and meeting desired results; able to relate to people at all levels; reliable team member, high level of personal and professional integrity, polished demeanor, innovative mindset; able to consistently produce high-quality work and deliver exceptional service; able to be discrete with confidential information.
• Culture Match Behaviors: Enjoys and thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, with a huge drive to create an impact while also being a respectful problem-solver and a collaborative, continuous learning team member.

Other Important Information:

Pay/Salary: Pay is commensurate with proven expertise.

And, the compensation will grow as the team member grows!

Reports To: Director of HR

Core Hours: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm (Will work 8 to 9 hours in that time frame)

Typical Work Week: M-F; some Saturdays or extra hours are required (when applicable); typically, 40-45 hours a week on average

Direct Reports: N/A

Travel: Limited

Work Conditions: Office / Manufacturing environment