Senior Human Resources Manager

Job Purpose: The Michigan Senior Human Resource Manager (HOT) oversees all elements of MESA/HM Human Resources (Environmental Health & Safety, Recruitment & Retention, R&D HR Management, Employee Relations, Training & Development) through the coaching and training of others. The Senior Human Resource Manager ensures compliance with Human Resources policies, procedures and practices, as well as applicable federal, state and local laws.

Responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned as needed):

• Consult with and support managers and employees in areas such as performance management, employee relations, and organizational effectiveness. 
• Establish, cultivate and maintain ongoing relationships with leadership in order to understand specific needs. 
• Serve as a resource on federal, state and local employment law and apply knowledge appropriately in day to day work. 
• Report on and analyze trends related to HR metrics, initiatives and practices.
• Consult with legal counsel to ensure that policies comply with federal and state law.
• Develop and maintain a human resources system that meets top management information needs.
• Partner with management and associates to communicate various Human Resources policies, procedures, laws, standards and government regulations. 
• Partners with HR management team to implement strategic goals, functional objectives, and on-going continuous improvement of existing systems and processes. 
• Directly manage internal Training & Development to ensure successful development & execution of company training goals, succession planning, and results tracking. 
• Partner with Sr. HR Manager in Alabama responsible for Compensation & Benefits Manager to ensure successful development & execution of company benefit plans, compensation structure, payroll systems and various reporting. 
• Partner with Sr. HR Manager in Alabama to ensure successful development & execution of strategic hiring plan in conjunction with headcount needs. 
• Directly manage site level HR Manager to ensure HR policies and procedures are followed, provide guidance on employee relations issues and serve as a liaison between the location and corporate.
• Partners with management team to coach and counsel in specific employee relations issues that may arise and to also proactively work with the organization to ensure retention and overall satisfaction of the teams, including counseling, coaching, driving associate ownership and involvement. Effectively responds to employee relations issues such as employee complaints, harassment allegations, and civil rights complaints. 
• Role of communications advocate for the site. Actively participates in local management and staff communications meetings, proactively addressing local site needs and ensuring the organization vision/goals/activities are communicated at a site level. 
• Manages the organization's culture and systems to ensure that all people are given the opportunity to contribute to the business goals of the company, and that both the company and the individual work together to develop a mutually beneficial relationship. 
• Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed. 
• Maintains company organization charts.
• Partner with Sr. HR Manager in Alabama on Compensation & Benefits to Maintain Human Resource Information System records and compiles reports from database and spreadsheets. Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment, and proactively communicates state changes to Management team. 
• Managing and directing all personnel in the Human Resources Department in Michigan along with assigning responsibilities and assessing the effectiveness of the team and individual performance.　 
• Partner with Sr. HR Manager in Alabama to review and make recommendations to executive management on proposed changes to company policies, procedures, and other HR practices. 
• Continually review and assess all processes within the HR function and consider new ways of doing things more efficiently, effectively, at the same or lower cost. 
• Develop goals and objectives for the HR department and the company relative to turnover, safety, productivity, and other metrics. 

Required Skills 

• Knowledge of federal and state employment law 
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; previous HRIS experience 
• Excellent verbal & written communication, as well as excellent customer service skills 
• Demonstrated success in a fast-paced, dynamic environment 
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills with the ability to analyze and interpret issues and respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints 
• Working knowledge of Health Plans, Risk Management, Worker’s Compensation, as well as State and Federal employment guidelines including EEOC, FLSA, ERISA, OSHA, etc.

Required Experience 

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business or a related field; Master’s degree preferred 
• At least 10 years HR experience managing a HR Department; previous experience in a multi-state manufacturing environment preferred 
• HR certification preferred (PHR or SPHR) 

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Compensation and Benefits: 

• Competitive Salary commensurate with experience. 
• Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO), holidays, and other leave programs
• Professional development opportunities

 Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

HL Mando is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability status.

All Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and not currently enrolled in any secondary education institution (e.g. high school or equivalent) to be eligible for employment.