Human Resources Manager

SUMMARY

The primary function of this position is to develop and administer various human resources plans and procedures for all company personnel. This is a senior staff position.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

The Human Resources Manager reports directly to the Controller.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Employee Relations: Manage or coordinate all employee relations, including recruiting, hiring, orientation, grievances, investigations, discipline, and termination processes. Counsel employees on a variety of employment issues. Assist and help facilitate labor relations for two collective bargaining units. Participate with research and negotiation resource team during contract negotiations. Coordinate training sessions for harassment, safety, policies & procedures. Track and report on HR metrics including headcount, turnover, leaves of absence, etc. Review, update or create employee job descriptions as warranted.
• Benefits Administration: Participate in all aspects of benefit research, selection, and management. Work closely with insurance brokerage on health, liability, and commercial insurance policies; developing plan design to identify cost-effective comprehensive plans available to staff. 401(K) retirement administration and training. Develop and communicate ancillary employee benefit programs. Coordinate wellness benefits, training sessions and fairs, working with vendors to provide informative and enjoyable events for the employees.
• Policy & Procedure: Responsible for compliance and legal issues impacting the company and employment. Develops, recommends, and implements personnel policies and procedures; prepares and maintains handbook on policies and procedures.

Apply knowledge of employment laws including FMLA, EEO, ADA, Worker’s Compensation, Unemployment, etc. Files EEO-1 annually; maintains other records, reports, and logs to conform to EEO regulations. Advise fellow senior managers and department managers of HR best practices. Monitors the annual employee performance review process for the company. Establishes and maintains department records and reports.

• Recruitment: Full-cycle recruitment working in concert with department managers to meet staffing needs of all departments. Strategize hard-to-fill positions. Lead interviews and coach managers on interview process. Attend job fairs and work with career services at various colleges and universities. Manage extensive candidate screening process, including thorough background checks, substance testing, physicals, and work fitness assessments. New hire onboarding, including coordination of orientation schedules and training programs.
• HRIS/Payroll: Management of ADP platform, including bi-weekly payroll processing, Time & Attendance maintenance and administration, Human Resources Benefit management and reporting.
• Safety/Security: Safety Manager reports indirectly to this position. Working with Safety Manager, help direct company safety initiatives, including worker’s compensation claims management. Help coordinate the company Modified Duty program, including utilizing resources to offer assignments off-site at charitable organizations. Participate in the Health & Safety Committee.
• Budget & Financial Accountability: Responsible for managing and monitoring the HR department budget. Participate in company P&L meetings and provide HR-related financial insights to support business decisions.
• Communication: Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels to educate, inform, resolve, or correct issues, and maintain safe and efficient operations.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Serves as a key member of the senior staff. Coordinates and participates in senior staff meetings, providing HR perspectives and recommendations that align with company goals and operational priorities. Provides leadership, direction, and support to the HR Generalist, including regular check-ins, performance coaching, and annual performance reviews.
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned by the Co-President.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor’s degree and three to five years of experience in the HR field; Or a Master’s Degree and three years of experience in the HR field; Or six to eight years’ experience in the HR field.

• PHR Certification or higher a plus. Warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing environment experience preferred. Labor relations background desired.
• Experience with center wide human resources planning and development. Must have ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations and problems concurrently. Candidate will be working with multiple departments and will need to be an above average communicator. Effective writing, negotiating and persuasion ability.

• Proficiency with MS Office needed. Experience with payroll and HRIS systems, in particular ADP, helpful.

Competitive Pay

Bonus Opportunities

401(k) Match

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Time Off

EEO Employer