Human Resources Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as an essential member of the HR management team which is responsible for the development, communication and implementation of the company’s HR policies/guidelines, procedures and programs throughout the Company.
• Regular onsite attendance at work is required (not a hybrid role)
• Effectively recruits, interviews, and makes hiring decisions along with operational team members for all vacant positions in New Bedford, MA location.
• Secures appropriate candidate background information as part of recruitment process and manages onboarding processes for new employees.
• Serve as a liaison between management and union representatives.
• Address and resolve employee grievances and disputes.
• Ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements.
• Oversee and conducts the administration of employee compensation, benefits, and payroll.
• Conduct market analysis to determine competitive salary rates, benefits etc.
• Identify training needs and coordinate professional development programs.
• Along with CT-based HR team, monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of all training programs.
• Provide guidance and support to managers on performance-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations such as preparing data and coordinating annual preparation of the Disabled/Veteran Affirmative Action Plans, EEO-1 and Vets100.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in employment law.
• Handle investigations and disciplinary actions in accordance with company policies including conflict resolution and corrective action.
• Serves as a member of the HR Department staff and assists as required with benefits administration, employee events, employee communications preparation, employee meetings, and other ad hoc projects as required.
• Represents Company and participates as needed at outside functions such as HR Roundtable’s and Job Fairs.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and audits HRIS info, creates appropriate validation tables and confirms correct codes to ensure accuracy of data.
• Prepare and manage HR reports and metrics such as monthly turnover report.

Qualifications

• 5 years of progressive Human Resource management experience including both employee/labor relations in a manufacturing environment.
• BA/BS or Associate’s Degree in Human Resources combined with some leadership experience.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of HR best practices and requirements and their application across diverse employee groups.
• Proficient PC skills and understanding of technology utilization within the HR function, excellent facilitation and presentation skills.
• Able to maintain confidential information and serve as a confidant to management and non-management staff, effective problem solver and mediator.