Human Resources Manager

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for the day-to-day HR tasks including, but not limited to, benefit coordination, performance management, employee relations, recruiting and on-boarding, staff training and development, compensation administration, retention, compliance, and the administration of Human Resources policies, procedures, and programs. Provides assistance and leadership in the design and implementation of new programs and in the analysis and enhancement of existing programs.

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Oversight of the HR Generalist and the HR Administrative Assistant.
• Recruiting and Staffing.
  • Reviewing resumes and applications
  • Conducting interviews
  • Extending offers of employment
  • Source candidates and resumes
  • Responds to inquiries on positions.
  • Engagement with onboarding and orientation for new employees.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with staffing agencies.
  • Attend job fairs and hiring events as needed.
  • Work with Production Management to maintain and coordinate plant staffing needs and update the people plan.
  • Make recommendations on internal applicants based on applicant’s qualifications.
• Work with plant management to coordinate meetings.
• Prepare and maintain employee salary documentation, job description documentation, and job evaluation systems.
• Assist management with employee reviews, corrective actions and conflict resolution.
• Administer and explain benefits to employees, serve as liaison between employees, benefits administrator and insurance carriers.
• Provide assistance to management and supervisors regarding company policies, procedures, and documentation. Includes coordinating the resolution of specific policy-related and procedural problems and inquiries.
• Make recommendations for policy and procedural improvements and assist implementing approved changes.
• Maintain employee files and records, assure accuracy and compliance of such records and files.
• Maintain Paychex electronic records and profiles and make changes as needed.
• Manage the drug testing program
• Manage workers compensation claims.
• Handles unemployment claims in coordination with the State and Paychex / Employers Edge.
• Generate and distribute correspondence and notifications.
• Develop and maintain employee recognition programs.
• Oversight managing social media accounts and company website content.
• Other responsibilities as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Broad based skills and knowledge of Human Resources to include:
  • Strong working knowledge of Paychex and experience with applicant tracking software. HireTech and CATS preferred.
  • Stay up to date on Federal and state employment laws, statutes and regulations. Must be able to interpret, evaluate and make recommendations for compliance.
  • Understanding and staying up to date on current social and economic developments related to the job market.
  • Full-cycle recruiting to include on-boarding.
  • Ability to conduct investigations and fact-finding conferences. Evaluate information and make preliminary determinations.

• Ability to prepare comprehensive reports and to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to plan, schedule and perform work under limited supervision.
• Ability to successfully deal with multiple competing priorities.
• Ability to multitask and able to set priorities and meet agreed upon deadlines.
• Good interpersonal skills/communication both written and verbal.
• Confidently speak and make presentations to large groups.
• Computer skills and knowledge of MS 0365 and all modules.
• Basic proficiency in Excel. Formulas, Charts, etc.
• Ability to establish effective relationships with management, employees and customers.
• Ability to perform duties in a safe and responsible manner in accordance with company policies and procedures.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

• Must be able to lift 35 lbs.
• Must be able to stand, sit, walk, push, pull or bend as needed.
• Must be able to wear any and all required protective safety equipment to include eye protection, safety footwear and hearing protection.
• Must be reliable and have good attendance along with open availability for the needs of the business.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree from a college or university with major in Human Resources, Business Administration or Communications or a related field. Or five years of experience. Equivalent combination of work experience and training will be considered.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

As an employee you may be required to work in cool to extremely hot environments. There is potential for exposure to fuels, oils, cleaning solvents and fumes from machinery.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Seeing: 75-100% of the time.

Hearing:75-100% of the time.

Standing/Walking/Mobility: 0-50% of the time.

Sitting: 50-100% of the time.

Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling/Bending: 0-25% of the time.

Grasping, using hands, arms, fingers: 50-75% of the time.

Communication: 75-100% of the time.