FRESHREALM: HR Manager

The Human Resource Manager oversees the site-level execution of the People & Culture strategy. The Human Resource Manager is responsible for contributing to the development and full execution of plans, systems, policies, and processes for workforce planning, talent acquisition, talent management and development, employee engagement, legal compliance and recordkeeping, employee relations, total rewards (compensation and benefits), and payroll. This position requires a strong generalist who is collaborative and proactive in problem-solving.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Objectives of this Role
• Partners closely with line management, providing HR guidance and coaching on people matters
• Acts as a primary point of contact for employees spending time both on and off production areas
• to be accessible and approachable to employees.
• Builds a strong business relationship with the site team; works closely with management and
• employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Identifies ways to increase staff retention and productivity, including implementation of activities to
• enhance employee engagement.
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Manages workforce needs in partnership with internal talent acquisition team and agencies for
• hourly non exempt associates.
• Provides key leadership in development of culture that builds a regional employer of choice
• reputation. Is a champion for company culture and employee engagement.
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR team to develop solutions, programs and
• policies.
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g.,coaching,
• counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Participates in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success. Follow up to
• ensure training objectives are met.
• Conducts prompt and thorough investigations into employee concerns, complaints and
• performance issues to ensure consistency and fairness in the Employee Relations process.
• Delivers site new hire onboarding and training.
• Ensures employee documentation is up to date and properly stored.
• Maintains confidentiality and protects employee data.
• Actively identifies gaps, proposes, and implements process improvements.
• Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession
• planning.
• Maintains current in-depth knowledge of local, state and federal legal requirements related to
• day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Is the subject matter expert on complex employee relations issues.
• Is a strategic business partner to site people managers.
• Manages day to day process on accommodation and leave of absence requests, including
• workers compensation.
• Supports organizational initiatives.