HR Manager

Job Description

Job Description

J&J Truck Bodies and Trailers is seeking an experienced HR Manager responsible for leading and managing the day-to-day human resources functions. This position partners closely with leadership, supervisors, and employees to support a positive workplace culture, ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies, attract and retain employees, and develop programs that support the company's operational goals. 

The HR Manager serves as a trusted resource for employees and management and is expected to maintain a visible, hands-on presence throughout the manufacturing operation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Employee Relations:

• Serve as a resource to employees and supervisors regarding workplace concerns, policies, and employment matters.
• Investigate employee complaints, workplace issues, and employee relations concerns.
• Coach and advise supervisors on performance management, attendance, corrective actions, and disciplinary matters.
• Conduct and document employee investigations while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
• Promote a respectful, professional, and positive work environment.
• Partner with management to address employee engagement and retention concerns.

Recruiting & Staffing:

• Lead recruiting efforts for production, skilled trades, administrative, and leadership positions.
• Develop effective recruiting strategies to attract qualified manufacturing candidates.
• Coordinate job postings, candidate screening, interviews, background checks, drug testing, and onboarding.
• Build relationships with schools, technical programs, workforce organizations, and recruiting partners.
• Monitor staffing needs and work with department leaders to anticipate future hiring requirements.

Compliance & Policies:

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state employment laws and regulations.
• Administer company policies and recommend updates as needed.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records.
• Oversee compliance with FMLA, ADA, worker's compensation, unemployment, EEO, wage and hour requirements, and other applicable regulations.
• Support company audits and maintain required HR documentation.

Performance Management:

• Manage the company's performance review process.
• Assist managers with setting performance expectations and addressing performance concerns.
• Develop and maintain corrective action processes.
• Identify employee development opportunities and succession planning needs.

Training & Development:

• Coordinate new employee orientation and onboarding.
• Identify training needs and coordinate employee development programs.
• Support leadership development and supervisor training.
• Coordinate required compliance and workplace training.

HR Administration:

• Maintain HRIS and employee records.
• Prepare HR reports and analyze workforce data.
• Assist with payroll-related questions and employee timekeeping issues.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee and company information.
• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.

Supervisory:

• The HR Manager leads the company's human resources function and directly supervises the HR Coordinator. This position provides str and day-to-day HR support to leadership, supervisors, and employees while overseeing employee relations, recruiting, compliance, performance management, training, and employee engagement.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Experience with employee relations, recruiting, performance management, and compliance.
• Strong communication, organization, problem solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with employees from the production floor through executive level.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

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