What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Manager position at Kawanti Adventures and Taquan Air?
Role Summary: The Human Resources Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the HR function, ensuring that the organization attracts develops, and retains top talent while maintaining compliance with labor laws and company policies. This role includes managing recruitment, employee relations, performance management, benefits administration, and HR compliance. The HR Manager also plays a key role in fostering a positive workplace culture, developing HR policies, position descriptions, and supporting leadership in strategic workforce planning. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, problem-solver, and leader who can confidentially balance employee needs with business objectives to drive organizational success. The HR Manager will be integral in overseeing training seminars, retreats and documentation. They will also oversee all IT training, equipment coordination and needs as they arise.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties of the position include, but are not limited to:
- Effectively interact and communicate with peers, managers, and other Department employees.
- Develop and implement effective hiring strategies to attract and retain top talent.
- Oversee job postings, candidate screening, interviews and selection processes alongside hiring managers.
- Manage onboarding and orientation programs to ensure a smooth transition for new hires.
- Act as a confidential point of contact for employee concerns, fostering a positive work environment.
- Mediate and resolve workplace conflicts, ensuring fair treatment and adherence to company policies.
- Develop and implement employee engagement initiatives to boost morale and retention.
- Oversee performance review processes and provide guidance to managers on employee evaluations.
- Develop training and professional development programs to enhance employee skills.
- Assist with succession planning and career path development.
- Manage employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness initiatives.
- Ensure competitive compensation strategies that align with industry standards.
- Oversee payroll-related HR functions to ensure compliance with wage and hour laws as well as provide backup to processing payroll as needed.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws and regulations.
- Develop, update, and enforce company policies and employee handbooks.
- Handle workplace investigations, disciplinary actions, and terminations in compliance with legal requirements.
- Maintain HR records, employee files, and HRIS data.
- Generate HR reports and analytics to support decision-making.
- Implement HR technology solutions to improve efficiency and automation.
- Develop and oversee employee recognition and workplace culture programs.
- Support leadership in fostering a productive and inclusive work environment.
- Manage IT training, equipment distribution and support functions.
- Independently manage work and schedule to meet all deadlines and expectations.
- Skilled problem solving,ability to identify solutions, and execute standard relevant processes.
- Work effectively in a team environment, collaborating across work segments and departments with diverse personalities and requirements.
- Reliable and timely attendance, flexibility to work early mornings and evenings, or weekend days, when workloads require.
- Recognize opportunities to contribute and collaborate with other areas and departments when individual workloads are light
- Conduct oneself with the highest level of integrity and confidentiality.
- Other duties as assigned.