Plant HR Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary:

The Plant HR Manager plans and carries out policies relating to all phases of human resources and employee relations activities by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates in the Human Resources Department.

Reports to:

VP Human Resources & Community Affairs - Direct

Plant Manager - Indirect

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, and direct all Human Resources activities for 2-shift operational facility with approximately 400 employees in a nonunion environment.
• Support, coach, counsel and advise management in areas of performance management, compensation, employment law, ethics code, work-related issues, etc.
• Advocate for employee relations, support performance management and other human resources matters with both hourly and salaried staff to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and retention.
• Be an effective partner with plant management staff in conducting investigations of employee relations issues and creating methods to enhance employee engagement.
• Provide an environment which enhances the human resources team toward career development while meeting or exceeding the departmental goals.
• Develop core HR policies and procedures, and other relevant communications to facilitate employee communication and knowledge. Work closely with management to provide HR Policy guidance and interpretation.
• Ensure HR presence is maintained on all shifts throughout the manufacturing environment to address concerns and monitor processes that foster and promote a climate of trust, cooperation and confidence.
• Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with management team to develop solutions, programs and policies.
• Evaluate department results in relation to established goals. Recommend new approaches, policies and procedures, to affect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performance.
• Be actively engaged in community activities and champion employee engagement activities.
• Be accountable for weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual and ad hoc HR reports including headcount for the facility.
• Identify training needs, communicate and implement training with input from department leaders and manage costs to budget.
• Respond to common HR inquiries and complaints from customers and regulatory agencies.
• Present information to Senior and/or Plant Management, public groups and/or Corporate Leaders.
• Oversee recruitment efforts for production staff, interns and temporary employees; participate in on-boarding of new employees.
• Conduct confidential investigations and represent the Company in matters of employment-related legal actions, etc.
• Recommend, support, and implement continuous process improvements.
• Engage in continuous learning and professional development to maintain current knowledge within the field to meet required compliance and regulatory job requirements.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field or five to ten years related experience and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and working knowledge of HRIS systems, preferably Workday and ADP.

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