Manager - Human Resources Generalists (incl. leadership)

Job Location: Yankton, SD

Hydro employees can enjoy several benefits including:

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility
• Parental Leave

Job Summary:

The Human Resources Manager will oversee all aspects of the HR function, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits, compliance, labor relations, and employee development. The role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills who can align HR initiatives with the overall business objectives, ensuring a positive and productive work environment.

Required Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of HR Generalist experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience leading people or the people function.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications

• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Prior labor relations experience preferred.
• Prior experience as top HR official in a plant/facility is preferred.
• Strong foundation in all HR areas – recruiting & hiring, ER, LR, benefits, compensation, performance management, policy administration, training, and organizational development.
• Experience with employee orientation and training.
• Must possess safety & employee engagement acumen.
• Experience in HRIS administration, UKG or Success Factor experience a plus.
• Highly adaptive, change management skills.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as a coach and trusted partner to plant management team to execute strategic decisions, provide guidance on business issues, and identify training and development need of team members.
• Assist our Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion initiatives at the local level; drive inclusion through HR initiatives, hiring activities, and talent management activities.
• Plan and implement methods that enhance the plant employee / labor relations and foster superior employee engagement of the plant's workforce.
• Support and administer benefits and compensation/bonus programs at the plant level in accordance with Business Unit directives.
• Work collaboratively with managers to address performance concerns such as absenteeism, policy violation and behavioral concerns
• Investigate and resolve complex employee relations complaints; represent the company regarding compliance or legal matters
• Facilitate the company’s performance management program, succession planning and recognition processes
• Oversee recruitment, outreach, interviewing, hiring and on-boarding processes
• Conduct employment/ compliance / workforce related training programs.
• Implement and manage plant processes to control absenteeism.
• Manage performance management, succession planning and recognition processes for the plant.
• Administer and/or manage the plant payroll and HRIS processes and procedures.
• Conduct investigations and decision-making processes to resolve complaints, grievances, potential policy violations, etc., and implement discipline and coaching / counseling processes, as required.
• Manage and conduct plant labor relations and plant contract negotiations.
• Lead and develop plant HR staff while leading by example and fostering a safe learning environment.

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