HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

About Us:
Cohen is a dynamic and innovative company that specializes in Metals Recycling. Family-owned since 1924, Cohen is one of the largest ferrous and non-ferrous metal recycling companies in North America, with a reach that spans the globe. Dedicated to the same values we were founded on, Cohen is People Powered Recycling.

Imagine working for one of the top private companies in the greater Cincinnati/Dayton region who is an industry leader where… You have an opportunity to make a positive impact every day. Your coworkers care for you and you care for them. You are encouraged to be your best self, your whole self. Your perspective is heard and appreciated. You are a part of a team.

Human Resource Manager

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary information resource for all employee group benefit inquiries. Manage the administration of health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans. Coordinate benefit plan design, revisions, and employee communications. Obtain bids and manage policy renewals for insurance programs.
• Manage employee pension and 401(k) plans, including compliance and communication. 
• Effectively utilize the ADP Human Resource Information System (HRIS) to manage employee records, benefits, and HR workflows. Assist and serve as backup for payroll processing.
• Work with ADP on Payroll solutions and effectively utilize the HRIS functions of our ADP platform.
• Recommend updates to company policies and procedures in response to evolving employees and organizational requirements.
• Determines and recommends employee relations practices necessary to establish a positive employer-employee relationship and promote employee engagement.
• Provide coaching and training for employees and management, as necessary.
• Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting, and administering policies, and helping to resolve personnel issues.
• Conduct market research on compensation standards to design equitable salary structures and oversee the administration of employee benefits programs.
• Participate in interdepartmental meetings to align HR strategy with organizational goals. Fully participate in and support of all Cohen Locations and Departments.
• Supports Cohen management in the execution of the company’s safety process – workplace audits, accident investigation, and safety awareness.
• Oversee exit interviews and offboarding processes to ensure a smooth transition and gather actionable feedback.
• Assist in hiring, onboarding, new hire orientation and maintaining up-to-date personnel files for all Cohen employees.
• Coordinate Training as needed.

Regulatory Compliance & Legal Oversight:

• Monitor federal and state labor laws to ensure company policies remain compliant
• Update and maintain the employee handbook and internal procedures in accordance with legal and industry standards
• Manage Unemployment Compensation programs, including timely filing of claims and renewals

 Skills & Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR Management/related field or equivalent experience
• Previous HR Management experience, or minimum 5 years in an HR Generalist role.
• Exceptional verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, coaching, training, negotiation, and conflict-resolution abilities
• Superior organizational and time management skills with a track record of meeting deadlines
• Strong project management skills, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated leadership and team management experience
• Adaptable and proactive in dynamic work environments
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office, HRIS software with payroll experience (ADP Workforce Now preferred) and other software as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
 Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
 401K and 401K matching
 Paid Time Off (PTO)
 Life Insurance
 
 Schedule:
 Monday to Friday
 Day Shift
 Weekends as needed

EEO Statement
Cohen Recycling is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment testing as a condition of employment. Cohen is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, lactation/breastfeeding, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Cohen reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and teammates. Cohen also provides a work environment in which each teammate is able to be productive and work to the best of his or her ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all teammates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all teammates and applicants.