Human Resources Manager or HR Assistant

Description

Come join a growing company that has seen double digit growth over the past 12 years! Due to this exciting growth, the company looking to add to the Human Resources team in Muskegon, Michigan. This role could be HR Manager or HR Assistant, depending on experience and is located onsite.

Job Description Summary

The Human Resource Manager is responsible for the leadership, coordination, and implementation of all aspects of human resources, including but not limited to employee relations, training, talent development and performance management, compensation and benefits, HR information coordination and workers’ compensation. This position reports directly to the VP of Human Resources.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Participates in development and execution of Company and HR department goals, objectives, and standards.
• Provides leadership, guidance, and support for the HR team. Regularly meets with employees to access their job satisfaction, retention risk and overall morale; acts as an employee advocate – develops and implements recommendations to address known challenges.
• Recommends, implements, and interprets policies, procedures, including responsibility for reviewing and approving documents in the company’s HRIS system, Paylocity.
• Analyzes HR reports and results of department initiatives in relation to established goals and recommends new approaches to effect continual improvements.
• Partners with local leadership on all aspects of human resources, including performance management, disciplinary investigations, and coaching and motivating teams.
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Manages and supports recruitment efforts for all exempt and non-exempt positions within the organization. Ensures processes follow federal and state laws and in adherence with company policies. Suggest modifications of existing plans to maintain company’s competitive position in labor market.
• Ensures all new hire orientation, training programs and exit interview processes are administered timely and in accordance with company policies.
• Assists administration of employee benefit programs, including health, dental, vision, leave/disability/life, and retirement benefits; analyzes wage and salary reports to determine competitive compensation plans; monitors the administration of various fringe benefit programs (i.e., wellness, safety shoes, uniform, RX safety glasses) to ensure accuracy and compliance with policies.
• Provides guidance and ensures accurate administration of programs pertaining to attendance/absenteeism, HR metrics, recruiting, training and development.
• Manages workers’ compensation and wellness programs and ensures compliance with standards and regulations for the location.
• Acts as “change agent” and employee advocate – serving as the guardian for company values and culture.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.
• Follows established practices & procedures, including:
• Follows all safety rules and procedures by working safely and ensuring safety of others.
• Follows all environmental protocols as applicable.
• Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum education and experience required:
• SHRM CP, PHR or SPHR certification preferred
• 2 years of Human Resources experience in a leadership, generalist and/or HR compliance role
• Must be detail-orientated and able to multi-task
• Intermediate computer skills with demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Must be dependable, trustworthy, able to bring energy to this leadership role
• Able to build and maintain good working relationships with a wide variety of personalities and levels of staff members
• Safety or Benefits experience is a plus

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, we offer a robust and comprehensive benefits package tailored to our employee’s success, including medical, dental, vision & RX, company paid life insurance, company matching 401(k), paid vacation, 10 paid holidays, 100% paid tuition reimbursement, and so much more!

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company policy to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Human Resources: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Muskegon, MI (Required)

Work Location: In person