Manager, Human Resources

Manager, Human Resources

Haverhill MA - Haverhill, MA 01832

Overview

Salary Range $101,000.00 - $130,000.00 Salary/year Level Management Position Type Full Time Job Shift 1st Shift Education Level 4 Year Degree Travel Percentage None

Job Description

Position Overview:

Oversee the implementation of all HR processes at assigned plant(s), including, but not limited to, talent acquisition, employee payroll management, HR policy development and implementation, management guidance, conflict resolution, and aligning HR department goals with the overall company goals. The role will ensure that all HR policies and procedures adhere to all relevant state and federal employment laws. This position has a number of direct reports and will provide overall leadership for a team.

The qualified individual should have significant previous experience of working in a Human Resource department in a business environment and should have strong knowledge of all HR operational practices and procedures, as well as the relevant laws and regulations. The individual should have the ability to help resolve issues that arise within a plant to the satisfaction of all parties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the HR function and oversee all HR operations and processes within the plant(s).
• Recruit, select, orient, train, appraise, and manage team members.
• Provide guidance and recommendations for problem resolution to team members, supervisors, and management.
• Apply and ensure adherence to all HR policies.
• Meet with team members to listen to concerns and to provide one-on-one assistance.
• Partner with management to resolve employee relations issues, providing coaching and counseling to management and staff.
• Oversee the plant's employment compensation and benefits programs.
• Devise and implement events to improve team engagement.
• Oversee the payroll function and serve as backup to the payroll administrator.
• Develop and distribute reports as requested.
• Work with staffing agencies as required.
• Monitor and review staffing, collaborating with colleagues on recruitment planning and leading communications and decisions related to staffing.
• Aid with the staff onboarding process
• Oversee the pay increase, vacation, and terminations processes.
• Oversee the activities of junior staff members.
• Participate in the strategic planning and continuous improvement of the department and company.
• Complete administrative tasks and attend meetings as required.
• Work with day-to-day requests, challenges, and needs from team leaders and members across the organization.
• Collaborate across HR and business units as necessary to meet the company's needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned

The Ideal Candidate Will Have the Following Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in business, Human Resources, or a related field is required.
• Preferred Education: SHRM or PHR certification is preferred.
• Preferred Experience: Three or more years of experience in Human Resources, including experience in a multi-shift manufacturing environment.

Competencies and Skills:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish is required.
• Knowledge of relevant employment laws.
• Understanding of labor relations.
• Knowledge of the functional areas of HR.
• Proficiency in using a variety of computer software, including Microsoft Excel.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills, along with good active listening skills.
• Good critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to prioritize and delegate.
• Sound leadership and managerial skills.
• Proven problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work well across all levels of the organization, Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Strong perceptiveness, emotional intelligence, and social awareness.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to solve issues.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time in front of a computer.
• Ability to move around the facility on a regular basis to perform physical activities, such as, but not limited to, lifting items of up to 50 lbs. unassisted, bending, standing, climbing, or walking.
• Visual and hearing acuity.

Work Environment and Personal Protective Equipment:

• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) when entering production areas (e.g., hairnet, ear protection, smock, gloves, safety glasses).
• Occasional exposure to varying temperatures and humidity when entering refrigerated or production environments.
• General office environment.