HR Manager

The ideal candidate will support the full scope of Human Resources responsibilities and partner with the organization on strategic initiatives. They will maintain and enhance the organization's human resources by planning, implementing, and evaluating human resources policies, programs, and practices. Performs Human Resources duties at a professional level and carries out responsibilities in partnership with Plant Manager to develop employee capabilities and improve communications and the performance of the plant operation.

Main Responsibilities:

• Conducts recruitment effort for exempt and nonexempt personnel; conducts new-employee orientations; writes and places advertisements
• Coordinates all employment testing and background checks
• Prepares all required employment documentation
• Maintains personnel files in compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment
• Leads performance review and merit review processes to ensure consistency and appropriate rigor for talent calibration and succession planning
• Maintains and updates HR and timekeeping system
• Submits accurate information to Payroll
• Coaches and trains managers to properly apply human resources policies and procedures, laws, standards and government regulations
• Responds to employee relations issues such as employee complaints, harassment allegations, and civil rights complaints
• Coordinates employee activities to ensure that all programs comply with company guidelines
• Participates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings and seminars
• Maintains company organization charts and employee directory

Education/Experience:

• Min. 2 year Degree (Associates) in related field or equivalent
• Min. 5 years of experience preferred

Qualifications/Skills:

• Ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues, by using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulations and employment law
• Ability to objectively coach employees and management through complex, difficult, and emotional issues
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and behave in a professional manner
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with superiors, co-workers, and individuals inside and outside the Company
• Substantial knowledge of employment practices, laws and regulations
• Good computer skills