Highwood USA (located in Tamaqua and Hazleton, PA) is part of Premier Outdoor Living (POL), an entrepreneurial manufacturer that produces products for the outdoor living space. POL consists of 3 unique business, Spa cabinets, HDPE Lumber, and Outdoor Furniture. We operate 3 facilities, 2 in Pennsylvania and 1 in Wisconsin that support the three business. 

https://highwood-usa.com

https://rpilumber.com

The HR Manager position will be based in Pennsylvania

Position Summary: 

Successful HR Managers enjoy the challenges of planning, organizing, and directing the activities, associated programs, and functions in support of POL’s mission, vision and core values. The HR Manager will be responsible for implementing strategy for POL across all areas of the company to maximize employee development, engagement, and organizational effectiveness. This encompasses both individual and team professional development, coaching, training, as well as developing and cultivating a pipeline of new employees to support future growth. This professional demonstrates leadership by example and by challenging the status quo, and is influential in managing change through a positive, coaching-style personality, both one-to-one and among teams.

Key Responsibilities:

1. HR Strategy and Planning:

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the company’s goals and objectives.

• Collaborate with senior management to identify HR needs and develop plans to address them.

• Conduct workforce planning and talent acquisition to ensure the company has the right people in the right roles.

1. Safety Leadership:

• Provide leadership for the EH&S program across all facilities, including management of the safety program company wide.

• Ensure OSHA compliance, while managing safety training and improvements.

• Work closely with insurance providers to manage Workers Compensation claims effectively.

1. Organizational Development:

• Design and implement strategies for organizational growth and employee development.

• Facilitate talent management initiatives to identify and nurture high-potential employees.

• Assist with developing an employee-oriented company culture that emphasizes quality, continuous improvement, team-work and high performance.

1. Employee Relations:

• Promote a positive work environment by fostering employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention.

• Address employee concerns, conflicts, and grievances in a fair and timely manner.

• Develop and implement employee recognition programs to enhance morale and motivation.

1. Recruitment and Onboarding:

• Oversee the recruitment and selection process, including job postings, screening, interviewing, and hiring.

• Collaborate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.

• Develop and maintain effective onboarding programs to ensure new employees are integrated smoothly into the organization.

• Partner with external agencies to coordinate temporary workforce during peak time periods.

1. Performance Management:

• Develop and implement performance management systems to drive employee performance and development.

• Provide guidance and support to managers in conducting performance evaluations and setting performance goals.

• Identify training and development needs and coordinate appropriate programs to enhance employee skills and competencies.

• Creation and maintenance of company job descriptions.

7.Payroll & Benefits Compliance:

• Oversee payroll processing to ensure accuracy and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

• Manage employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other benefits.

• Stay abreast of changes in labor laws and regulations, adjusting policies and procedures accordingly.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

• Proven experience as an HR Manager in a multisite manufacturing environment.

• In-depth knowledge of safety regulations and practices.

• Strong organizational development and talent management skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

• Proficient in HRIS and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Ability to speak Spanish is a plus.

• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) is a plus.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use his or her hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to accurately compare color and pattern of products to quality control standards. Frequent requirement for attention to detail; prolonged use of a computer terminal, telephones and other electronic equipment. The employee must be able to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. 

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to occasionally loud and PPE is required. Appropriate hearing protection while in the plant is required as noise levels within the facility meet OSHA requirements for hearing protection equipment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. HRA Managers typically work in an office environment although projects may be involved with possibly will take them to non-standard workplaces. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. 

Highwood provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by the law.