HR Manager

JOIN THE BEST TEAM ON THE FIELD IN SPORT, SPIRIT & ACHIEVEMENT
At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our three distinct brands – BSN SPORTS, Varsity Spirit and Herff Jones – and our network of 9,000 employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with schools, colleges and universities across the country to transform the student journey in SPORT, SPIRIT and ACHIEVEMENT. 

Are you looking to play an important role on a winning team? Are you looking for more than “just a job,” but a place where you can truly thrive and have your daily contributions make a real difference in someone’s life? At Varsity Brands we’re a growing company where you can lend your skills and talents in support of a greater mission. In return, you get to work with great people on challenging assignments that will accelerate your professional growth.

THE MOST TRUSTED NAME IN CELEBRATING STUDENT MILESTONES – HERFF JONES
Herff Jones is the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students. Herff Jones' products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, yearbooks, diplomas, frames, announcements and Greek accessories as well as motivation and recognition programs. Since 1920, our team has worked alongside students, faculty and staff on campuses nationwide to help build a stronger community and celebrate student milestones. Our continued success relies on hiring extraordinary talent, with a passion for making a difference and eagerness to roll up the sleeves, to help us write the story of our next 100 years.

Human Resources Manager – Indianapolis, IN

YOUR OPPORTUNITY:

As a member of the Human Resources team you will serve as HR Business Partner for our manufacturing facility that produces and distributes graduation announcements, diplomas, and diploma covers. While you’ll report directly through our corporate HR team, you will have a dotted line relationship to the Plant Operations leadership. We’re a seasonal manufacturing facility that flexes our staff from 200– 300 for the first six months of every year. You will be responsible for leading the development and execution of people strategies and change management plans aligned with overall business strategy – with a strong emphasis on performance management and talent acquisition.  In this role you will have regular interaction with senior leaders and key decision makers throughout the organization.   

HERE'S HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Meet with leaders regularly to gain an understanding of their business priorities, strategies and talent
• Partner with leadership to design and implement organizational structures and people strategies that drive key company initiatives while increasing business performance and productivity
• Advise and assist business partners with ongoing talent management and succession planning strategies
• Provide coaching and consultation to leaders on employee relations practices necessary to maintain a positive employment relationship and promote a high level of employee engagement and commitment
• Assist leaders with performance management processes and development of their employees.
• Act as the liaison for workers compensation for all of Herff Jones.Partner with workers comp insurance carrier
• Provide employee relations and conducts investigations, as needed
• Serve as a strategic business partner to the plant leadership team
• Provide guidance and recommendations to the plant leadership team on topics such as compensation strategy, workforce planning, engagement, and talent/recruitment strategy
• Coach, lead and develop 1-2 direct reports
• Partner with other HR Managers in other plant locations to implement best practices
   

Core Activities:

• Act as the frontline employee relations support for the plant, conducting thorough investigations as needed
• Support the plant leadership team in strategic human capital decisions and activities 
• Conduct training as necessary (harassment, leadership), and partner with 3rd party vendors for external training opportunities (safety) 
• Supervise and execute the processing of payroll for 175 employees
• Support oversight and direction for workplace safety, leveraging any knowledge and experience with OSHA
• Support all workers compensation and workplace injury reporting
• Support all employee events (recognition, annual celebrations) as needed
• Change agent – communication of changes in org, policy, etc.
• Attend staff meetings and 1x1’s with business partners
• Partner with subject matter experts in Human Resources
• Has personal ownership for key HR metrics (recruitment, development, retention, etc.)

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE:

• Demonstrated understanding of core HR competencies – Employee Relations, Compensation and Benefits, Recruiting and Retention, Talent Management and Organizational Development, Performance Management, Compliance, EHS & Risk Management, Change Management
• Superior problem solving abilities, solid judgment, and influencing skills
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of initiative and attention to detail
• Proven ability to influence leaders at various levels in any organization
• Strong multi-tasking skills and the ability to manage shifting priorities and workload requirements
• Ability to demonstrate advanced Microsoft Office suite skills
• Proven ability to administer and report on OSHA requirements
• Previous success serving as HR support for a mid-size manufacturing or supply chain industry a must
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or related areas
• HR certifications preferred

Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.

Salary : $64,700 - $81,900