Human Resource Manager

Mid-Level Human Resource Position

This is the human resource position where the function is at a mid-level position. Directs and coordinates organization activities related to human resources and industrial relations functions. Functions directed include, but are not limited to, employment, compensation, benefits, payroll, organizational development, employee relations, performance management, affirmative action, training, recruitment, and safety. Directs all human resource staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Maintains the work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for all positions.

Departmental daily spot checks.

Ensures employees receive training and understand all safety requirements and procedures related to their work. Enforces personal protective equipment requirements.

Guides and manages team to ensure KPI's and other performance metrics are met.

Maintains organization staff by establishing a recruiting, testing, and interviewing program; counseling managers on candidate selection; conducting and analyzing exit interviews; recommending changes.

Prepares employees for assignments by establishing and conducting orientation and training programs. Maintains a pay plan by conducting periodic pay surveys; scheduling and conducting job evaluations; preparing pay budgets; monitoring and scheduling individual pay actions; recommending, planning, and implementing pay structure revisions.

Ensures planning, monitoring, and appraisal of employee work results by training managers to coach and discipline employees; scheduling management conferences with employees; hearing and resolving employee issues; counseling employees and supervisors.

Maintains employee benefits programs and informs employees of benefits by studying and assessing benefit needs and trends; recommending benefit programs to management; directing the processing of benefit claims; obtaining and evaluating benefit contract bids; awarding benefit contracts; designing and conducting educational programs on benefit programs.

Ensures legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource federal and state requirements; conducting investigations; maintaining records; representing the organization at hearings.

Maintains management guidelines by preparing, updating, and recommending human resource policies and procedures.

Maintains historical human resource records by designing a filing and retrieval system; keeping past and current records.

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Maintains human resource staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.

Maintains human resource staff job results by counseling and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.

Develop Human Resource strategies and plans focused on organizational effectiveness; compensation and recognition; management staffing and development; and training to support a culture of teamwork; rapid change and innovation; and lower costs in support of delivering the company's key operating priorities.

Design and administer Compensation and Recognition Programs that will achieve appropriate alignment with company goals and provide employees with competitive, performance-based incentives that balance team and individual performance.

Develop and implement a company communications plan, which effectively informs all employees about Company performance, employee recognition and other significant events with the additional objective of increasing employee engagement in realizing the desired culture change and improvements in organizational effectiveness.

Consult with Leadership Team on organizational design and effectiveness. Assure leadership commitment to and delivery of regular assessments of employee performance and development potential. Assist in providing resources for training and development to meet the needs of the employees and the Company. Lead the process of performance evaluation, management 360's, development planning and succession planning.

Develop an effective source of top talent and process for recruiting, interviewing, selecting new hire to fill all critical positions in the Company.

Stay up to date with all local, state and federal regulation's.

Stay up to date with all employment regulations.

Administration

Maintain current understanding and working knowledge of employment law dictated by Federal and State regulations. Create needed policies, procedures, or written programs (e.g. Affirmative action programs) and conduct management training (as appropriate) to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Manage the hiring function. This includes but is not limited to: selecting appropriate recruitment sources; writing advertisements/postings; screening resumes/applications; interviewing or coordinating interviews; participating in the selection of new employees; and creating and conducting new employee orientations. Assure all Company positions have meaningful job descriptions (roles and expectations).

Coach and develop associates responsible for human resources, payroll, and safety functions. This includes but is not limited to: training employees, documenting employee performance, and providing performance feedback (written and verbal) to employees on a timely basis. Recommend promotions/increases for employees based on performance.

Administer the Environmental and Safety programs with the assistance of the EHS Supervisor to ensure that the safety of associates is maintained and, where possible, enhanced through the development and achievement of performance objectives in areas including but not limited to: safety training, safety inspections, ergonomics, housekeeping, and testing/industrial hygiene.

Provide information, support, and guidance to managers concerning employee relations/disciplinary matters. Work closely with plant and office managers to ensure that employee matters are managed in a manner that is fair and consistent with corporate policies.

Conduct workplace investigations concerning harassment or other misconduct and assist managers by developing documentation or facilitating disciplinary meetings as necessary.

Manage employee benefit programs, including medical insurance and 401(k). This includes: participating in the evaluation and selection of vendors; participating in the negotiation of contracts and plan design; providing feedback on vendor performance; providing information to auditors; answering employee inquiries regarding benefit programs; and ensuring that records are updated (with vendor and on payroll system) as appropriate for new employees, terminations, or changes in status. Ensure that all legally required notices (COBRA, HIPAA, Safe Harbor, etc.) are distributed a timely manner. Serve as the HIPAA compliance officer.

Represent Company at hearings and other interactions with government entities, such as Unemployment agencies, EEOC, OFCCP, and DOL.

Oversee all training efforts. This includes: Supervising Training Coordinator, soliciting management feedback on training needs; selecting and negotiating prices with appropriate training vendors; obtaining government funds (where available); administering all facets of the Company tuition reimbursement program; and maintaining records related to training/education of all employees.

Skills and Experience

Bachelor's degree preferable in Human Resources Management or PHR/SPHR certification

7-10 years of HR experience, with at least 5 years in a managerial capacity

Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software in use

Working knowledge of ADP or comparable payroll and report software

Thorough knowledge of FMLA, HIPAA, COBRA, NLRA, ERISA, Civil Rights laws (ADA, Title VII, etc.), Wage & Hour Laws, and any applicable State or Local statutes related to these issues

Working knowledge of environmental, health and safety regulations.

Working Knowledge of workers' compensation system

Strong oral and written communication skills

Ability to give presentations in front of groups (public speaking skills)

Ability to negotiate with/influence others to accomplish goals

Ability to deal with confidential information

Ability to manage projects to timely completion and within budget constraints

Ability to direct and coordinate the activities of other workers

Ability to train other workers

Ability to plan activities of other workers

Ability to work without supervision

Ability to plan own work activities

Ability to work alone or as a member of a team

Ability to work under time pressure

Ability to work on several tasks at the same time

Ability to hear ordinary conversation and on a telephone

Organizational Culture

Work safely and follow rules and guidelines for safe work

Reporting to work on time and with a positive attitude

Responsible for staying focused on tasks at hand

Being responsible for work performance and completing tasks throughout the day

Maintains a good working relationship with co-workers

Support a positive and steady workflow through the company

Works with a sense of urgency when needed

Support, coach or mentor co-workers when needed

Positively support change throughout the company

Physical Work Conditions

Must be able to work in a hot environment

Must be able to lift and move aluminum wheels of varying weight

Must be able to stand and walk for up to 12 hours per day

Must be able to wear personal protective equipment when required