Human Resources Manager

Human Resource Manager

To lead and direct routine functions of the Human Resources department including hiring and interviewing staff, administering pay, benefits, leave, and enforcing company policies and practices.

Values and Business Practices:

• Customer First – We deliver on what we promise to our customers with a positive attitude.
• We treat everybody with respect and dignity.
• We operate with high business ethics.
• We are a good corporate citizen.
• We value our professional relationships.
• We strive to have a "Continuous Improvement Culture".
• We are committed to the safety of our employees and our equipment/facilities.

Company Expectations: Our expectation is that all employees, customers, vendors will perform in a manner that will ensure long term success.

Flexibility: Works the hours needed to support the business goals (including overtime, weekends and holidays). Remains open-minded, performs a wide variety of job tasks, transitions from task to task effectively (multi-task).

Reliability: Always present and punctual; arrives prepared for work. Completes work in a timely, accurate and consistent manner. Plan and schedule your time off in advance with your supervisor or manager. Avoid unscheduled days off which will result in attendance points.

Attitude: Maintains a "Whatever it Takes" attitude. Lives by company stated values and inspires others.

Willingness to learn: Approaches new tasks with an interest to learn. Has the ability to learn techniques as job task requirements change.

Initiative: Seeks out additional work when job tasks are completed. Goes above and beyond required tasks. Participate in pre-shift meetings and department meetings.

Quality of Work: Maintains high standards despite pressing deadlines. Produces accurate, thorough and professional work. Understands the importance of "Only Handle It Once – OHIO", by completing work correctly the first time.

Follows directions: Follows all written and verbal instructions provided by management, project leader, etc…

Communication: Shares all information in a professional and factual manner ensuring the best decisions are made for the company. Report all issues to your manager/supervisor.

Appearance: Maintains an appropriate appearance and dresses in accordance with the established dress code guidelines to your respective position.

Position Expectations:

Recruiting:

1. Oversee full life cycle of both exempt and hourly level positions.
2. Maintain Open Positions Report for region and partner with Distribution Directors on talent acquisition initiatives.
3. Partner with VP of HR to implement processes to support company wide recruiting initiatives.
4. Organize and facilitate initial forklift assessment.
5. Assist with the conversion of temporary agency employees to company hires.
6. Prescreen candidates for positions in region. Schedule in person interviews with managers.

Benefit Administration:

1. Assist employees with benefit enrollment process, i.e. new hire, family status change, etc.
2. Respond to all benefit questions/inquires within 24 hours and follow up to ensure satisfaction.

On Boarding:

1. Maintain Onboarding tasks in UKG for region.
2. Prepare New Hire Orientation Packets.
3. Implement Week One Training.
4. Present New Employee Orientation to new hires on Day 1 of employment.
5. Facilitate and/or execute follow up with new hires at 24 hours, at the two-week mark, at the end of 30 days, at the end of 60 days, and at the end of 90 days.
6. Ensure completion of e-Verify and all state and federal requirements of newly hired employees.

HR Administration:

1. Partner with members of executive leadership to understand and execute the organization's human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.
2. Provide support and guidance to HR Generalists, management and staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive issues arise; may be required to administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as providing reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and terminations.
3. Partner with Recruiting Manager to manage the talent acquisition process, which may include recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants, particularly for managerial, exempt, and professional roles; collaborates with distribution center leaders to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
4. Partners with VP of Human Resources in analyzing trends in compensation and benefits; researches and proposes competitive base and incentive pay programs to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent.
5. Creates learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities for employees.
6. Oversees employee disciplinary meetings, terminations and investigations.
7. Manage Performance Process with all exempt level and hourly employees which includes, 45 and 90 day reviews, annual reviews, and merit reviews.
8. Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
9. Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment laws.

In no instance should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements outlined be interpreted as all inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned. This form may be revised due to business necessity

Requirements:

Position Competency:

1. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
2. Previous HR Generalist experience or education in HR field.
3. Knowledge of employment laws and compliance issues.
4. Ability to work independently on multiple projects simultaneously.