Human Resources Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are

Alene Candles LLC is a private label, contract manufacturer that produces high-quality candles for some of the world’s most recognized retail, boutique, and cosmetic brands. With our headquarters in New Hampshire and locations in Ohio, we’ve been in business for over 25 years. We are passionate about making the best products in the world, making safety our number one priority, and being an insanely great place to work. We have been selected as a "Best Company to Work For" in 2020 and 2021 and 2023 Business of the Year for Manufacturing.

The Location

We are located at 8860 Smith's Mill Road in New Albany, OH. This position can be a hybrid role once training is completed.

Additional Job Details

• Drive implementation of key HR initiatives
• Develop, mentor and monitor HR team members. Identify opportunities for growth and development and provide a clear plan in bridging those gaps
• Ability to engage at all levels of the organization and be a strong contributing team member
• Partner closely with managers and operational leaders to address workforce challenges, resolve employee relations issues, and support effective decision-making
• Has substantial experience utilizing multiple HRIS cloud-based systems; is a proactive, fast learner who quickly adapts to new technologies and effectively trains team members on system functionality
• Counsel and guide leadership to take appropriate corrective actions, as needed, including coaching, disciplinary steps, and performance improvement plans
• Audit payroll documents, ensuring accuracy of payroll entries
• Oversee onboarding, training and orientation process. HR Manager is responsible for ensuring a smooth transition into the organization
• Actively identify gaps, propose and implement changes necessary to cover risks for the company
• Anticipate, identify, intervene, and resolve issues. Conduct investigations of employee concerns and issues, as needed, and ensure timely and responsible resolution
• Consult with hiring leaders on the appropriate staffing strategies, recruiting, screening, selection and referrals
• Gain ongoing employee feedback, assess issues and resolutions, analyze data, and make recommendations to the HR Director on policy and process changes, enhancements, and clarifications aimed at improved HR efficiency
• Actively participate in performance assessment and improvement processes up to and including Document and monitor performance improvement plans and related execution with managers and employees. Provide coaching and guidance to management and employees for resolution of employee concerns and respond to employee and management inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs. Document disciplinary conversations and secure related documentation in corporate and HRIS networks
• Participate in special projects such as SPI initiatives, engagement surveys, training and development, performance management
• Provide support to Manufacturing in the areas of safety and conflict resolution
• Support and advise management with respect to fair labor standards (federal and state) and occupational safety as well as legal compliance in the areas interviewing, hiring, terminations, promotions, workplace behavior and performance review
• Maintain confidentiality in employee matters and respond appropriately, representing the HR and Alene Candles in a positive and professional manner

Competencies:

• Ability to lead and develop team
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Ability to influence results and problem solve
• Dependability and confidentiality a must
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Accuracy under pressure
• Honesty and integrity; demonstrates outstanding work ethic
• Maintain current, relevant technical and legal knowledge needed to perform and innovate in role

Education required:

• 4 Year Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university is required
• SHRM or HRCI Certification preferred

Range of Experience:

• 8-10 years’ experience within the field of Human Resources, including manufacturing HR experience
• Minimum five years’ experience leading an HR Team

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

The physical demands and environmental characteristics described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or touch; reach, talk, hear and smell. The employee may be required to, kneel, crouch, sit, climb or balance. The employee may lift and/or move up to more than 50 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee may be regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, and aromas. The employee is occasionally exposed to airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate