AFL provides industry-leading fiber optic products and services across the globe. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and now we manufacture over two thousand products, employ over 5,000 associates and consistently generate annual sales in excess of a billion-dollars in revenue. With our commitment to professional growth and employee development, let AFL “Connect” you to your next career opportunity!

What We Offer:

• A hybrid office schedule for qualifying employees
• Flexible time off policy
• 401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)
• Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement programs
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy options
• Opportunities for career advance with an industry leading company!

Job Summary

The HR Manager facilitates the execution and delivery of various HR programs and initiatives related to policy development and administration, process improvement and HR systems development. He/she analyze current programs, processes and systems for overall effectiveness and maximized efficiency. Delivers HR products and services that are considered value added, measurable, directly tied to AFL’s business objectives and strategic direction and aimed at increasing employee satisfaction. Leads the implementation and administration of policies and procedures that cover several functional areas that may include and are not limited to employee relations, investigations, talent acquisition, talent management, salary management, performance management, new hire orientations, leave of absence and termination administration. Position requires being a trusted and proactive liaison with employees, management and corporate HR functions such as benefits and payroll. The incumbent will report to Human Resource Director and must be able to handle sensitive matters with discretion and possess excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• • Provides proactive leadership and ensures development of HR best practices within the HR Operational areas.
  • Maintain knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation in order to facilitate legal compliance and continuous improvement of HR practices.
  • Develop and maintain a responsive work environment and provide a high level of HR services
  • Ensure compliance with federal and state regulatory requirements, Sarbanes Oxley guidelines and Internal Audit guidelines.
  • Responsible for continuous measurement and improvement of the operational HR functions through HR metric collection, analysis and goal setting.
  • Identifies patterns and issues across departments and develops strategies in order to address and resolve issues.
  • Develop, track, communicate, and publish Human Resources key performance indicators
  • Continuously seek opportunities to implement processes and procedures that improve quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of HR services.
  • Frequent interaction with the Payroll department by developing and monitoring all tasks necessary to accomplish the organization's payroll objectives.
  • Adhere to and promote the environmental, health & safety policies of AFL.
  • Conducts Employee relations investigations and proposes actions to be taken.
  • Leads the creation and delivery of Leadership Development initiatives.
  • Compile, maintain, process, and audit HR related documentation; new hire, transfer, personnel changes, performance appraisals and leaves of absence, ensuring necessary paperwork is securely and confidentially maintained in proper files and HRIS.
  • Responsible for confidential and time sensitive material as well as prepares routine correspondence including letters, memoranda, and reports.
  • Responds to employee inquiries regarding policies, procedures and programs.
  • Coordinates and creates HR Action forms as needed.
  • Leads special projects and initiatives as needed
  • Perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

Personal Qualities

• Demonstrate interpersonal skills, excellent communication (written and verbal) skills and innovative problem solving skills – must be a critical thinker
• Proactive work ethic, ability to juggle priorities, multi-task and meet deadlines in fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain and ensure strict confidentiality, to manage the administrative processes, and to identify problems requiring escalation
• Extreme attention to details and high degree of personal accountability
• Ability to produce a high volume of work with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to follow directions and exercise independent judgment and maintain a professional demeanor while managing tight deadlines and multiple priorities
• Demonstrated ability to work independently or as a group member in an organized manner with minimal supervision.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and mange tasks efficiently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of related work experience in an HR Generalist/Manager role is required.
• Must have experience with HR systems, Ultimate Software knowledge is a plus.
• Knowledge of State and Federal Wage, Employment Laws and HR policies and procedures and ability to apply requirements to situations in the workplace
• Skilled in comprehending and analyzing procedural problems. Make sound recommendations and conclusions.
• Strong customer service commitment.
• Proficient with all Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, excel, PowerPoint and Access)