HR Manager

HR Manager

Statesboro, Georgia, United States

Position Summary

As the Human Resources Manager, you will play a vital role in establishing and shaping the HR function for our start-up greenfield company. You will have the opportunity to build and implement human resources policies, procedures, and initiatives from the ground up. Your expertise in attracting and retaining top talent, fostering a positive work culture, and ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations will be essential. This is a strategic and hands-on role that requires a proactive and adaptable individual who can effectively manage HR operations in a fast-paced and dynamic start-up environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

-Ensure that employment policies, procedures, and practices comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, and are consistent with the organizations values.

-Directs and performs all relevant functions relating to compliance, hiring, training, compensation, termination, career development, or retirement.

-Develop and oversee company employee benefit programs including medical, dental, life, disability, and 401(k).

-Partner with leadership and benefits brokers to establish a cost effective and competitive benefits strategy.

-Responsible for development and management of the Human Resources budget.

-Develop and forecast talent acquisition and retention strategies. Collaborate with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, job requirements, and organizational goals in this greenfield operation.

-Administer and continuously improve the performance management system, ensuring clear expectations, feedback, and development opportunities for employees.

-Handle employee relations matters, providing guidance and support to resolve conflicts, issues, and concerns effectively.

-Establish and maintain employee records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

-Design and implement the employee benefits program, including enrollment, communication, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

-Stay updated on employment laws and regulations, ensuring company compliance and proactively advising management on changes or potential risks.

-Develop and deliver training programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge, taking into consideration the unique needs of a start-up greenfield company.

-Implement and maintain HRIS (Human Resources Information System) and other HR-related software tools suitable for a growing start-up operation.

-Conduct exit interviews, analyze data, and identify trends to improve retention and employee satisfaction.

-Collaborate with cross-functional teams on HR-related projects, such as organizational development, employee engagement, and talent management.

-Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism and integrity.

-Other duties may be assigned based on business needs and conditions.

Qualifications / Requirements

-Bachelor's degree in human resources or 7+ years work experience in a Human Resources environment with increasing responsibility in a related industry may be substituted.

-Ability to plan and direct the work of your assigned direct reports.

-Monitors performance and provides feedback to direct reports through formal and informal performance feedback; regularly communicates with staff to achieve mutual understanding and desired results.

-Computer Proficiency in all MS Office Software Applications including MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, familiarity with Adobe software, MS SharePoint, and other Human Resources Information Systems.

-Ability to multi-task, work in a fast-paced environment and set priorities.

-Knowledge of the current employment laws and regulations including, but not limited to FLSA, EEO, Affirmative Action, FMLA, ADA and other governmental regulations.

-Must have active listening skills, superior interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills including the ability to negotiate and influence internal and external customers.

-Ability to manage conflict and facilitate successful outcomes. Must have analytical skills to identify the underlying principles, motivations, reasons, or facts by breaking down information during coaching or investigations.

-Must demonstrate a consistent sense of urgency and creativity. Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills.

-International and domestic travel as required

-HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) is a plus.

Working Conditions

-Standard office environment in a temperature-controlled office, with normal air contaminants, such as dust, typically found in an office setting.

-Noise level is moderate and includes sounds of normal office equipment (computers, telephones, etc.)

-Position requires occasional, prolonged periods of standing and walking distances inside the plant.

-Type and read on a computer; communicate in person, on telephone, through written correspondence.

-May require standing, stooping, reaching, pushing and pulling.

-All offers of Employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test and background check.