Position Summary

Manages the human resources function for the Louisville plant. Handles all personnel and employee relations issues in accordance with company policy. Integrates HR processes with Corporate and other locations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Primary accountability for specific functions and results)

1. Serves as a positive role model consistent with corporate's culture at all times.
2. Provides advice and counsel to associates at all levels regarding policies, procedures, and benefits.
3. Administers all HR functions in accordance with the HR Procedure Manual and Associate Handbook provided by Topeka HR.
4. Supervises and develops HR Assistant.
5. Maintains employment resumes, applications, and applicant flow log. Places job orders with local job service and classified advertisements in local newspapers.
6. Maintains associate personnel files in line with company policies and government regulations, which includes all wages, transfers, promotions, training, and medical history.
7. Schedules interviews for open positions, checks qualifications, references and tests, coordinates hiring, employee orientation, and onboarding.
8. Conducts employee information meetings such as enrollment, Wellbeing, etc.
9. Assists plant supervision with discipline or termination of associates.
10. Verifies unemployment insurance claims and applies for appeals when necessary, processes worker’s Compensation claims.
11. Ensures new associates are properly processed by staff in accordance with HR system needs.
12. Monitors role and overall HR budget.
13. Oversees staff processing of weekly payroll hours.
14. Gauges and responds to associate engagement and monitors turnover. Works with plant management to implement changes when necessary.
15. Provides information and feedback to the corporate office for anniversary awards, safety bonuses, etc.
16. Reports workers compensation claims and maintains safety files. Logs OSHA 300 and 300A form.
17. Assures that monthly performance appraisals are completed and approved.
18. Monitors attendance policy and reports to Department Managers.
19. Updates, adjusts, and provides new position descriptions when necessary.
20. Oversees pay for performance philosophy while reviewing pay increases with Plant Manager, Production Managers, Supervisors and enters increases into HR system.
21. Applies for and ensures that state funding for training is submitted when completed.
22. Trains managers and supervisors on HR procedures and applicable local, state, federal employment law.

Education: College degree in Business Administration or Human Resources related field required.

Experience: Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Human Resources in a manufacturing company or related business required.

Licenses/Certifications: Society for Human Resources Management Certified Professional or Senior Certified Professional required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (minimum required):

1. Ability to maintain the highly confidential nature of Human Resource information.
2. Communicates with associates and other business contacts in a courteous and professional manner.
3. Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and perform accurately and efficiently.
4. Ability to convey a positive and professional image to applicants and associates.
5. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
6. Efficient in using an HR system, timekeeping, intranet, reporting and other systems.
7. Working knowledge of office procedures and files.
8. Good organizational skills.
9. Familiarity with applicable state and federal programs.
10. Leadership, effective teamwork, and collaboration skills.
11. Strong verbal and written communication.
12. Follows oral and written communication.
13. Demonstrated analytical skills to make informed decisions.

Physical Requirements:

1. Close visual work on the computer for long periods of time.
2. Ability to read, write and communicate 100% of the time via telephone, e-mail or in person to internal and external customers.
3. Moves frequently about the facility walking, bending, climbing, and reaching.
4. Able to remain in a stationary position standing or sitting 50% of the time.
5. Occasionally lifts/and or carries objects about the facility up to 35 lbs. or with the proper equipment.

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