Pacific Clay Products, Inc. in Lake Elsinore, a leading brick manufacturer with over 133 years in business, is searching for a highly motivated and professional Human Resources Manager to support four business units of the Castle & Cooke Building Materials Division, with over 250 employees. The other businesses are Pacific Aggregates, Inc., a supplier of aggregate construction materials, Rancho Ready Mix, a supplier of ready mix concrete and Yankee Hill Brick., a brick manufacturer in Nebraska.
The qualified candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the human resources department, recruiting, payroll, employee relations, worker’s compensation, implementing and overseeing company policies and procedures, and regulatory compliance as they pertain to federal, state and local laws. This is a hands-on position that requires excellent communication, coaching, computer skills and attention to detail.
· Develop, implement and administer policies, programs and procedures
· Assist and advise managers and employees on Human Resources issues
· Work with senior management to align HR strategies with business goals. Serve as advisor to upper management in all aspects of HR including staffing, employee relations, labor law, and best practices.
· Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations. Stay up-to-date on changes in employment law.
· Manage the onboarding process to include posting jobs, reviewing resumes/applications, interviewing, references and background checks, preparing written and verbal offers of employment and scheduling pre-employment exams. Prepare new hire packets and conduct new hire orientations. Submit I-9’s into e-verify.
· Provide coaching and employee relations guidance and direction to management, supervisors, and leads regarding employee issues. Prepare performance improvement plans/Corrective action plans and follow through.
· Document and investigate employee grievances, harassment complaints, violation of company policies. Attend and document all union policy meetings
· Participate in labor negotiations and grievance handling as company representative
· Process employee termination documents and conduct exit interviews
· Point of contact for all benefit programs. Prepare benefits packets for new hires and to all employees at open enrollment. Assist employees with benefit enrollment and issues. Conduct open enrollment meetings when necessary
· Administer leave of absence process for employees including FMLA/CFRA leaves. Administer and document ADA interactive process.
· Take a lead role on workers compensation administration. Submit w/c and auto liability claims. Liaison for claims management service. Prepare OSHA 300 and 300A for each business location
· Oversee the payroll processing function and provide backup, which includes complying with Prevailing Wage regulations
· Ensure pay consistency and equity throughout the organization
· Manage the Department of Transportation program for commercial drivers
· Create and update job descriptions as needed
· Keep personnel files, training records, and compliance records up to date
· Ensure that all labor and safety posters are up to date and completed
· Participate in conference calls with corporate HR
· Assist in the annual budgetary process for the business units
· Other duties as assigned by the CCBM President and/or the Human Resources Director.
· Previous management experience, preferably in related industry
· Up-to-date knowledge and application of current employment and Wage & Hour laws (both state and federal)
· Effective communication skills with all levels of employees (verbal and written)
· Ability to plan and manage work effectively
· Must represent company in a professional manner to all customers, vendors, and internal personnel.
· Willing and able to travel between business locations
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Primarily work in a climate controlled environment with occasional duties required in various outdoor weather conditions
Manages all positions in the Human Resources department, including Payroll Administrator
Successful candidate must submit to a post offer pre-employment physical exam, drug screen and background check.
Company offers a competitive compensation package including competitive base, eligibility for annual bonus, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), health club reimbursement, life, AD&D, short term disability