HR MANAGER

• Advises Management in resolution of employee issues, including participating in meetings when needed.  Responds to employee and management inquires regarding policies, procedures, and programs.
• Attends Plant Manager’s daily staff meeting. 
• Provides Plant Manager with weekly headcount information and additional information as needed.
• Conducts and/or assists in investigations into claims of workplace violence and sexual harassment.
• Identifies legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions.  Insures policies, procedures, and programs are in compliance and are being applied consistently.
• Recruits, interviews, selects and conducts orientations for associates to fill vacant positions.
• Conducts and/or coordinates management training in human resources skills, performance reviews, and sexual harassment.
• Administers benefits, salary, and performance review programs to ensure compliance and equity within the organization.
• Maintains employee personnel files and records.
• Represents company at employee hearings and investigations.
• Generates documentation regarding terminations and other issues, conducts and/or coordinates exit interviews, and produces absenteeism/turnover reports.
• Prepares Human Resources budget and insures department operates within budget.
• Contracts with outside suppliers to provide associate services.
• Insures effective payroll and benefit administration.
• Manages employee activities and communications.
• Insures safe and healthful working conditions and an organized work environment.
• Represents company in public relations situations such as charitable donations and community events.
• Coaches and reviews performance of direct reports.
• Performs other duties as required.

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related area, or equivalent training and experience which will provide a working knowledge of laws, regulations, practices and procedures in HR.  Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word), HRIS, e-mail and automated timekeeping systems preferred.  PHR certification is preferred

Requires 5 or more years Human Resource Generalist experience with  at least 2 years at a management level in a manufacturing environment, preferred.