Human Resources Manager

About the Company

RESCO Electronics (www.rescoelectronics.com) has been recognized as one of The Baltimore Sun’s Top Workplaces in 2019, 2020, 2021, and again in 2022! We are a manufacturer of cable and electromechanical assemblies and a reseller of barcode equipment to the medical, defense, and industrial equipment industries. We have been in business for 92 years and have even provided solutions to help the Apollo program go to the moon and back!

Position Overview

The Human Resources Manager position is a great opportunity to work in a company where employees are truly valued and enjoy coming to work! Our low employee turnover rate is a direct correlation to a strong culture, which begins with our respectful and caring leadership team. We believe in valuing the diversity of people and their ideas by focusing on fundamental behaviors that define how we want people to interact and treat each other.

This HR Department of One position supports three locations for RESCO Electronics (White Marsh, Maryland and McFarland, Wisconsin) as well as our sister company, RESCO Defense (Baltimore City). This position is full-time and requires on-site work at all three locations with the opportunity for a hybrid schedule after a successful onboarding period. You must be willing to handle all HR tasks from administrative to higher-level strategic responsibilities.

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for developing and executing the human resources strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the company. This includes managing the following areas: HR compliance, recruiting, onboarding, performance management, compensation, benefits, employee relations, and training and development.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in the field of HR. Serves as the main point of contact for any outside agency inquiries or charges, including response to requests for information and providing required reports.
• Routinely reviews company employment rules and policies to keep the company in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and competitive with other employers.
• Guides and facilitates the recruiting, hiring, and onboarding of staff members which includes developing or editing job descriptions, sourcing best avenues for hiring, placing employment advertisements, working with hiring agencies and/or schools, screening and interviewing candidates, advising hiring managers on candidates, making employment offers, drafting offer documents, and conducting all pre-employment screenings.
• Serves as the main point of contact for new hires for a successful onboarding experience including a HR orientation.
• Manages the annual performance appraisal processes by reviewing manager and employee self-evaluations, making recommendations for career development and employee performance improvement, and advising on compensation changes.
• Provides active support to managers as it relates to training, performance, compensation, and counseling of direct reports. This may include participating in meetings with involved employees and drafting documents related to disciplinary or termination actions.
• Addresses complaints from employees and conducts investigations for workplace situations.
• Provides employees one-on-one counsel on issues related to or that can affect their employment or about the use of company-provided benefits.
• Reviews and manages employment benefits including negotiation of these benefits with insurance companies and other benefit providers, and making recommendations to company leadership on benefits offered.
• Manages Worker’s Compensation and Unemployment by serving as the main point of contact.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a field related to human resources management.
• Preference for certification through HRCI or SHRM.
• A minimum of at least 10 years of HR management experience – preferably as a Department of One or experience in all areas of HR.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be comfortable working with and willing to actively debate HR-related issues with senior management.
• Must be a good listener and compassionate with staff members.
• Must be effective at resolving misunderstandings and disputes between employees and between employees and the company.
• Ability to multi-task and strong time management skills.
• Must be approachable and trustworthy.
• Actively engaged in following changes in the field of Human Resources
• Willing to work in the office and travel to all company locations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with HRIS such as Paycom or the ability to learn a new system.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and opportunity for bonus
• Health, dental, and vision coverage with HRA and FSA plans
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-provided EAP
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Company paid holidays
• 401k with employer match
• Hybrid work option after a successful transition period
• Fun company activities throughout the year

RESCO Electronics and RESCO Defense are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Please tell us why you are interested in this HR position with RESCO and how your experience would make you a good fit?
• What is your desired salary range for the position (not your current or past salary)?
• This question must be answered for consideration - are you willing to commute to White Marsh and Baltimore City daily as well as travel to McFarland, Wisconsin approximately once a quarter or as needed?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Human resources: 10 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• HR Certification from HRCI or SHRM (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Baltimore, MD: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person