Human Resources Manager

Alamo Group Municipal Mowing Solutions (AGMMS) is accepting applications to fill an HR Manager position at its manufacturing plant in Seguin, TX. Under general direction, the HR Manager manages, plans, develops, and implements various human resources programs, policies, and procedures for the manufacturing operations in compliance with corporate policies, procedures, and guidelines. The HR Manager serves as a business partner and advisor to the VP of Alamo Group's Municipal Mowing Group and the group's management team as well as an advocate for proactive and professional employee relations. While fostering employee engagement to assist in achieving the company's strategic goals, the HR Manager consistently represents Alamo Group Municipal Mowing Solutions in a positive and professional manner, while leading and implementing changes to attract, hire, motivate and retain employees. The HR Manager for AGMMS will provide HR support to employees at the Alamo Group (TX) plant in Seguin, TX as well as the Tiger Mowers facility located in Sioux Falls, SD. The HR Manager will: Ensure employee programs and procedures comply with Alamo Group, local, state, and federal requirements. Provide consultative support in the areas of human resources for consistent and appropriate application of company policies and procedures. Source and recruit candidates for vacant positions; manage selection process to include screening and interviewing applicants, coordinating interviews in collaboration with hiring supervisors/managers, conducting pre-employment background checks, and ensure appropriate steps and processes are in compliance with the company's affirmative action plan and OFCCP regulations. Collaborate with temporary recruiting agencies and search firms as needed. Demonstrate strong sense of urgency to effectively orient and onboard new hires; schedule and conduct orientation for new hires, along with follow-up meetings as employees become eligible for Alamo Group Inc. benefits. Oversee time/attendance programs and payroll processing to ensure compliance with Alamo Group procedures and local, state and federal rules and regulations. Administer benefit programs, including new hire eligibility and orientation, election and coverage change reporting, and annual open enrollment and wellness plan, activities, and meetings. Advise on performance management, coaching, conflict resolution, disciplinary action, and terminations to include strategies and tactics to promote proactive and productive employee relations. Develop and maintain relationships with high schools and universities, vocation and trade schools, technical institutes and HR organizations and professionals to facilitate human resources objectives such as recruitment and other professional and community activities. Analyze job functions and update/author job descriptions to accurately reflect current work; participate in local salary surveys and analyze market wage information to make recommendations and administer local pay plans. Ensure adherence to corporate pay plans as well as HR policies and procedures. Conduct internal investigations through observation, interviews, and collection of statements pertaining to potential violations of employment laws, policies, or procedures. Consult with corporate HR on resolution. Collaborate with managers in identifying and addressing training needs for the Company; facilitate, implement and/or coordinate training and development programs and activities for the management team, to include the corporate succession planning process. Oversee, monitor, and enter employee changes into the HRIS system (i.e., ADP HR/Payroll/Time & Attendance system). Maintain employee files, both physical and electronic; regularly update employee's use of time-off benefits and consult with appropriate supervisory/management personnel on issues regarding attendance. Coordinate workers compensation and leave of absence policies, including but not limited to STD, LTD, Military, FMLA, etc. Perform other related duties as required and assigned, such as management development. The ideal candidate will have/be: Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources. Knowledge of principles and procedures for employee recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, and labor relations. Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and agency rules pertaining to human resources management, employee relations, workers compensation, OSHA, AAP, OFCCP, U.S. immigration regulations and other human resources programs. Knowledge of U.S. labor laws associated with the NLRB and EEOC, with demonstrated ability to support a non-organized manufacturing work environment through positive employee relations pr #J-18808-Ljbffr