Human Resources Manager

Job Summary:

The Human Resource Manager will lead and direct the routine functions of the Human Resources (HR) department including hiring and interviewing staff, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff in the department. 

• Oversees the daily workflow of the department.

• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations together with supervisors. 

• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy. 

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Partners with the leadership team to understand and execute the organization’s human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.

• Provides support and guidance to HR generalists, management, and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise; may be required to administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as providing reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and terminations.

• Manages the talent acquisition process, which may include recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants, particularly for managerial, exempt, and professional roles; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.

• Analyzes trends in compensation and benefits; researches and proposes competitive base and incentive pay programs to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent.

• Creates learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities for employees.

• Oversees employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.

• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.

• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.

• Handles all aspects of unemployment claims, including documentation, communication with relevant agencies, and representing the company in hearings/appeals.

• Administers Workers Compensation programs, ensuring timely reporting, claims management, and coordination with insurance providers.

• Oversees employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other employee benefits. Assist employees with inquiries and enrollment.

• Processes accurate and timely payroll.

• Addresses employee payroll-related inquiries and discrepancies.

• Ensures proper registration for payroll taxes in each jurisdiction in which the company does business.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.

Education and Experience:

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

• A minimum of three years of human resource management experience preferred.

• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP highly desired.

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.  

• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities. 

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required