Human Resources Manager

Description:

The Human Resources Manager has overall responsibility for leading, planning, evaluating and implementing Human Resources' policies, programs, and processes relating to all phases of human resources activity. Responsibilities include compensation, benefits, labor relations, compliance, training and talent management, and supervision of the human resources team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

- Manufacturing experience with Business Acumen, understanding of business beyond human resources, strategic mindset and union experience.

- Serves as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems. Responds to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs. Trains and advises management in interviewing, hiring, terminations, promotions, performance review, and compliance related issues.

- Partners with managers and advises on policy and compliance matters such as equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment and recommends needed changes. Maintains knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensures policies, procedures, and reporting are incompliance.

- Oversees the management of employee relations issues to ensure compliance with policies and practices, and the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Facilitates discussions between staff and union representatives on critical issues. Reviews and expedites the resolution of grievances. Leads and conducts thorough and objective investigations.

- Analyzes and administers benefits programs such as life, health, dental and disability insurances, retirement plans, PTO, leave of absence, and employee assistance. Maintains records of benefits plans participation and employee statistics for government reporting

- Administers performance review program to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and equity within organization. Identifies training needs and implements programs to bridge identified gaps.

- Manages Workers’ Compensation cases. Investigates accidents , process intakes claims, files First Injury Reports , communicates with colleagues and claims adjuster as necessary after claim has been filed, and prepares reports for insurance carrier.

- Represents organization at personnel-related hearings. Coordinates participation at hearings with managers, unemployment service and Hearing Officer.

- Maintains understanding of business beyond human resources. Helps to identify trends and potential issues based on HR metrics. Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.

In addition to the essential duties and responsibilities listed above, all positions are also responsible for:

- Performing all work related tasks in a manner that is in compliance with all Federal, State, and local standards and regulations.

- Adhering to Company policies, procedures, and directives regarding safety and standards of workplace behavior, in completing job duties and assignments

Requirements:

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience

- Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Business Management or related field from four-year college or university, and ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Strong Business Acumen in manufacturing

- Union Experience

- Professional Human Resources (PHR) or (SPHR) certification a plus

- Experience with HRIS systems, Paylocity preferred

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

- High level of organization and time management skills

- Excellent written communication skills

- Excellent computer skills required (good knowledge of Outlook, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher)

- Must have high level of discretion and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately

- Attention to detail

- Excellent interpersonal skills including solid verbal and written communication skills.

- Ability to work independently, multi-task, and prioritize

- Continuous Improvement mindset.

- Be flexible and available to interact with employees at all levels.