Human Resource Manager

Join our dynamic team as a Human Resource Manager, where you'll have the opportunity to lead and innovate within a thriving organization. We are seeking a dedicated professional to drive our HR initiatives and training, foster a positive workplace culture, and contribute to the growth and success of our employees. If you are passionate about making a difference and have a proven track record in human resources, we invite you to apply and become a key player in shaping our future!

The Human Resource Manager will lead and direct the routine functions of Human Resources (HR) including hiring and interviewing staff, administering pay, benefits, leave, workers compensation, performance appraisals, training and development, retention, termination, risk mitigation, and enforcing company policies.

Qualifications:

- A minimum of 5 years of Human Resource generalist experience

- A minimum of 5 years administering employee relations and discipline

- A minimum of 1 year processing payroll

- Bachelor's degree

- Must be able to speak, read and write English

- Human Resource certification preferred

Essential Functions:

- Prepares, reviews and updates personnel policies and procedures for approval by the General Manager and adoption by the Board of Directors.

- Conducts employee investigations, counseling, and discipline. Trains leadership staff to conduct discipline and coaching.

- Prepares and updates performance appraisal instruments as needed. Assists with supervisor training to complete and administer performance appraisals. Reviews performance appraisals throughout company to verify uniformity with appraisal completion prior to appraisal administration.

- Administers all benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability, supplemental insurance, retirement withholdings, deferred compensation plans, general liability, and worker's compensation insurance. Reviews plan options and makes recommendations on plan changes.

- Processes payroll and maintains applicable records.

- Oversees and maintains all confidential personnel records.

- Reviews and updates job descriptions and employment applications as needed. Posts and advertises vacant positions, reviews applications, phone screens, schedules interviews with qualified applicants, prepares interview questions, assists with interviews and job offers.

- Conducts pre-employment screenings including drug screening, pre-employment physicals and background checks. Conducts new employee orientation including all necessary paperwork.

- Confers with management and supervisors concerning disciplinary actions to determine appropriate steps, formulates supporting documents and completes necessary forms.

- Conducts wage and salary surveys and updates pay plan as needed to maintain competitive wages.

- Compiles data requested for year-end audit by worker's compensation carrier.

- Performs exit reviews of all employee terminations or retirements to ensure that company property and/or equipment has been returned, proper forms have been signed, final check has been processed, and to obtain a reason for termination of employment if the exit is of a voluntary basis.

- Coordinates and conducts training programs for staff on personnel policies, employee performance appraisals, employee benefits and other human resource related training. Develops and administers customer service and soft skill training for all staff.

- Leads initiative to enhance leadership skills across the organization, including developing leadership training programs and mentoring future leaders.

- Develops and implements strategies to foster a strong organizational culture, promoting values of inclusivity, collaboration, and continuous improvement across all levels of the company.

- Develops and delivers comprehensive training programs for supervisors, focusing on leadership skills, effective communication, conflict resolution and performance management to enhance their ability to lead teams effectively.

- Coordinates continuing education and skills training for all staff annually.

- Responsible for investigating and accurately reporting all litigation matters related to Workman's Comp insurance.

- Develops and maintains company-wide career path programs.

- Participates in required training and continuing education.

- Provides HR reports as needed.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.

- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Knowledge of Alabaster Water Board's policies and procedures, and State and Federal employment law and guidelines. Proficient in revising and maintaining employee handbook.

- Knowledge of labor and reporting requirements. Maintains minimal company exposure to lawsuits.

- Experience implementing and proficiently utilizing HR related software, such as payroll systems, HRIS, LMS, ATS, personality/behavioral assessment platforms. Experience utilizing ADP, and Applicant Pro preferred.

- Ability to maintain professional, positive demeanor.

- Strong relationship building skills. Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with management, employees, and benefit providers, while maintaining confidentiality.

- Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines.

- Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and organize workload to ensure efficient completion of work duties.

- Ability to assist others with problems, research information and find answers for employees, and management.

- Ability to resolve conflicts while maintaining objectivity.

- Excellent listening skills.

- Strong computer skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

- Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Competitive Benefits Package:

- Health and Dental Insurance (Employee Covered 100% and Family Covered at 90%)

- Vision Insurance (Covered 100% for Employee and Family)

- Defined Benefit Plan through the Retirement System of Alabama (Tier II Employees receive Tier I Benefits)

- 12 Vacation Days (Pro-Rated Based on Hiring Date)

- 2 Floating Holidays (Pro-Rated Based on Hiring Date)

- 11 Paid Holidays

- 12 Sick Days (Accrues 3.69 hours per pay date)

- Annual Incentive Bonus

- Employer Provided Long-Term Disability

- Employer Provided Life Insurance

- Employee Assistance Program

- Voluntary 457b Deferred Compensation Plans through RSA-1 and Empower

- Voluntary Supplemental Insurance through AFLAC and Colonial Life

- YMCA Membership Benefit

If offered a position, a physical, drug screen, background check, credit check and driver's license check will be required.

The Alabaster Water Board (AWB) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in the application and/or interview process should notify Human Resources.