HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Job Function – Plan, direct and coordinate human resource management activities to maximize the strategic use of human resources and maintain functions such as recruitment, conflict management, personnel policies, and benefits. Recruit, interview, select and administer background check on applicants Provide current and prospective employees with information about policies, job duties, working conditions, wages, opportunities for promotion and employee benefits Administer conflict resolution, terminate employees, and administer disciplinary procedures Advise managers and other employees on organizational policy matters such as employee benefits, leave options, harassment, and recommend changes Participate in new employee orientation to explain and foster positive attitude on organizational objectives and policies Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts/union agreements (if applicable) and helping resolve work-related issues Plan, direct, supervise and coordinate work activities of direct reports, if applicable Maintain records and compile reports concerning personnel-related data such as hires, terminations, FMLA administration, Progressive Disciplinary Warnings and Prevailing Wage report Participate in conducting investigations and maintaining records Report Worker's Compensation and Business Auto Incident reports and act as liaison with insurance carrier on inquiries Represent organization at union grievances (if applicable), unemployment hearings, and court appearances Administer special projects in areas such as employee awards including Employee of the Month File salaried employees information Assists employees with any health insurance issues Support onboarding of new hires Consults with Chicago Support Office when necessary to ensure proper procedures are followed Complete other projects and duties as assigned

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

At least 4 years of prior Human Resources experience, preferably to have included responsibility for Talent acquisition and Employee Relations. A four-year degree in business administration, management, personnel management, accounting, or a related field from a recognized college or university preferred.

LANGUAGE ABILITY

Ability to read and interpret instructions, memos and other correspondence. Ability to write correspondence in a clear and professional way. Other abilities as needed by the location.

MATH ABILITY

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in units of measure, including but not limited to, whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions. Ability to effectively respond to employee problems or complaints.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This includes an office environment with sitting most of the time. #J-18808-Ljbffr SP+