Senior Manager - Human Resources

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with leadership in achieving alignment of people and business objectives.
• Consult and maintain productive relationships with leadership by:
  • Conducting regular meetings with respective department/plant leadership.
  • Working with leadership and staff to implement effective transitions including the separation and exit interview process.
  • Consulting with management to provide human resource guidance when appropriate.
  • Providing performance management guidance to management (coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
  • Working closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and retention.
  • Identifying training needs for department/plant(s) and individual leadership coaching.
• Provide assistance with talent management, recruitment, and organizational design and structure by:
  • Promoting the Company's employee value proposition internally and externally.
  • Assisting leadership in the identification of new roles, evaluation of talent, and sourcing new talent for key roles working with and through the Talent Acquisition Team.
  • Providing guidance and input on division restructures, workforce planning and succession planning.
• Analyze, measure, and develop solutions by analyzing trends and metrics in partnership with the broader HR team and developing solutions, programs, and policies.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues by conducting effective, thorough, and objective investigations and providing advice to management.
• Interpret and advise management on legal and internal employment law and policies by:
  • Maintaining in depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees.
  • Reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance by partnering with internal and external legal counsel as needed/required.
  • Providing human resources policy guidance and interpretation.
• Model effective communication by serving as an effective communicator across the organization.
• Conduct new employee orientation and ensure a positive employee experience through onboarding.
• Manage unemployment claims including attendance at hearings as appropriate.
• Manage plant uniform program.

Above is a list of the most important responsibilities and functions, which are essential to the position. Employees must be able to perform these essential functions satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Accommodations will be evaluated and provided to eligible employees on a case by case basis, depending on the employee's medical restrictions, work availability, the nature of the position, the position's essential functions and other relevant factors.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field or commensurate experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing setting is strongly preferred.
• 2-5 years' experience as a multi-site human resources leader.
• 2 years of experience leading a team.

Licenses/Certifications:

• SHRM (SHRM- CP or SHRM-SCP or HRCI (PHR or SPHR) Certification is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Commitment to excellence in customer service and other Company values.
• Strong consulting and interpersonal skills including, the ability to develop strong, trusting relationships to gain support and achieve results and to take initiative and identify client needs and make recommendations for implementation.
• Strong conflict management and negotiation skills.
• Business literacy including the ability to effectively envision, develop, and implement new strategies to address competitive, complex business issues.
• Ability to work as an effective team member with staff at all levels and departments throughout the Company.
• Familiarity with e-mail and calendaring, presentation, database, flowchart, data management, applicant tracking, and human resources information systems and applications or the willingness and the ability to gain promptly (Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access; Visio; Kronos Workforce Ready, Time and Attendance, and applicant tracking system preferred).
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to effectively handle multiple priorities simultaneously and the flexibility and ability to quickly adapt to changes.