The Human Resources Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the Human Resources function, including talent acquisition, employee relations, training and development, compensation and benefits administration, compliance, and workforce planning. This role serves as a strategic partner to leadership in supporting organizational goals, cultivating a positive workplace culture, and ensuring compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations. This position reports directly to the Director-Human Resources.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic Human Resources Leadership
- Partner with organizational leadership to develop and execute HR and talent strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Support workforce planning initiatives, including talent acquisition, employee retention, and succession planning.
- Provide guidance and recommendations on organizational development and employee engagement initiatives.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to management on human resource matters.
Employee Relations
- Provide support and guidance to managers and employees regarding complex and sensitive employee relations matters.
- Conduct investigations into workplace concerns, complaints, and allegations of misconduct.
- Assist with corrective action processes, performance management, and employee terminations.
- Support reasonable accommodation requests and ensure compliance with applicable laws.
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
- Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for exempt, non-exempt, professional, and management positions.
- Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and required competencies.
- Develop recruitment strategies to attract and retain qualified candidates.
- Coordinate interviewing, candidate selection, job offers, and onboarding activities.
- Support succession planning efforts and internal talent development.
Compensation, Benefits & Payroll Administration
- Analyze compensation and benefits trends to maintain competitive programs.
- Recommend and implement compensation structures, incentive plans, and salary administration practices.
- Oversee employee benefit programs including:
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Programs
- 401(k) Retirement Plans
- Pension Plans
- Ensure accurate payroll administration and compliance with payroll regulations.
- Coordinate with third-party vendors and benefit administrators.
Training & Development
- Develop and implement employee training and development programs.
- Identify opportunities for employee growth and career advancement.
- Facilitate leadership development and employee engagement initiatives.
- Support onboarding and orientation programs for new hires.
Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
- Maintain current knowledge of employment law, HR trends, and industry best practices.
- Review, update, and administer HR policies and procedures.
- Manage compliance activities related to:
- FMLA
- COBRA
- ERISA
- EEOC regulations
- Wage and Hour laws
- OSHA requirements
- Assist with audits, reporting requirements, and recordkeeping practices.
Labor Relations
- Support union-related activities, negotiations, grievance administration, and labor relations initiatives.
- Maintain effective working relationships with union representatives and employees.
- Assist leadership in the administration and interpretation of collective bargaining agreements.
- Promote positive labor-management relations.
Travel Requirements
- Travel is required up to 25% and may include visits to other company facilities, projects, training events and cross-functional collaborations.
Required Qualifications
· Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
· Experience in benefits administration, payroll, and human resources required.
· Union manufacturing experience preferred.
· Knowledge of employment laws and government compliance regulations.
Reasoning Ability
- Ability to apply common-sense understanding when carrying out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to create, read, and accurately interpret documents.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage situations involving multiple variables and changing priorities.
- Ability to analyze data and translate findings into actionable process improvements.
Physical Demands
- Perform movements such as climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
- Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
- Requires close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods while supporting manufacturing operations.
- Frequent use of hands to finger, handle, and feel.
Safety Responsibilities
· Comply with all company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements at all times.
· Promote and maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
· Immediately report all injuries, incidents, near misses, and property damage to supervision.
· Identify workplace hazards and take appropriate action to eliminate or reduce risks.
Work Environment
· The position is primarily office-based with regular involvement in the manufacturing plant. Required personal protective equipment (PPE) and all plant safety procedures must be followed while in production areas.
Important
· Any employee who does not understand any portion of the job description for this position needs to bring that fact to their manager’s attention so they can provide further work performance or safety instructions, as needed.
· This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities which are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, at any time, with or without notice.