Human Resources Manager

Human Resoures Manager 

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic HR Leadership:

• Lead and direct the plant Human Resources team to include fostering a strong engagement culture, bridging diverse work teams through solid communications, ensuring positive employee relations, and developing solid candidate pipelines for hourly and skilled positions
• Know our business and goals. Utilize business knowledge to provide support to leaders in solving business challenges. Develop solutions and assist in communication and deployment
• Regularly assess what great looks like
• Partner with leadership to improve engagement. Develop and implement HR strategies to maximize employee performance to support the company’s strategic objectives.
• Continue to build knowledge and keep current on changing legal and people landscape
• Collaborate with HR Operations to reassess policies and procedures to ensure compliance, relevance and a best-in-class employee experience

2. Partnership and Advisory:

• Partner with managers and the Plant Director to understand their needs.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on HR-related matters.
• Safeguard the interests of the business, managers, and employees. Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Provide consultation to leaders regarding associate disciplinary and terminations. Look for trends and opportunities to improve two-way communication and relationship building.
• Coach and support leaders on leading productive coaching sessions. Support explanation of the “why.”
• Investigate thoroughly and with speed. Communicate timely; document well and escalate as appropriate.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices. Reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.

3. Employee Engagement and Development:

• Coach, train and develop the facilities’ Human Resources team
• Consult, guide and influence talent decisions
• Support leadership goals and future needs by facilitating methods of assessing talent and identifying bench strength for critical roles. Champion a culture of collaborative communication amongst leadership and from leader to employee
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies.
• Serve the hourly workforce and hold yourself accountable for their success.
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment.

4. Operational Excellence:

• Utilize HR metrics and analytics to drive decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Lead workforce planning, training and development initiatives to support continuous improvement, increased efficiency and automation enhancements
• Manage HR budgets and resources effectively.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of HR experience, with at least 2 years in a management role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• SHRM-CP, PHR or other Human Resources-related certification preferred.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in HRIS and other HR-related software.
• Proven ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of the organization.

Skills and Competencies:

Change Management Expertise: Demonstrated ability to lead and manage organizational change initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption.

Cultural Transformation: Proven track record of driving cultural change within an organization, fostering an inclusive and innovative work environment.

Leadership and Influence: Strong leadership and time management skills with the ability to inspire and influence others to embrace change and new ways of working.

Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement strategies that align with the organization’s vision and goals, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively convey change initiatives and engage stakeholders at all levels.

Resilience and Adaptability: Capacity to remain resilient and adaptable in the face of challenges, maintaining a positive attitude and encouraging others to do the same.

Collaboration and Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to drive change and achieve common goals.

Employment Type: Full Time
Years Experience: 3 - 5 years
Bonus/Commission: Yes