Human Resources Manager

Home base location is open & dependent on candidate. Available locations: Mt. Vernon, Waterloo, or Delmar/Welton.

Job Function: 

Assists the compliance of all personnel policies and procedures. Assists with ensuring the company is compliant with all State and Federal employment laws. Maintains professional communication with multiple store locations to ensure information flows in an appropriate and confidential manner.  

Job Duties:

• Develops policies and procedures for the organization and counsels managers and employees on the adherence to policies and procedures, laws and regulations.
• Manages employee files by keeping them current, organized, in compliance with regulations, and maintaining proper confidentiality of the information.
• Manages the compensation and benefits plans for the organization.
• Coordinates and processes biweekly payroll for the company, including resolving any employee questions or concerns.
• Manages the recruiting, staffing, and performance management processes.
• Assists with monthly safety meetings.
• Administers workers compensation processes.
• Assists with recruiting and new hire efforts including providing interview guidance to managers, completing new hire processes and employee orientation and maintains relationship with local schools, and training centers.
• Assists with administering employee engagement programs which may include recognition and wellness.
• Oversees the administration of training and employee learning and development activities. 
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• This is a safety sensitive position

Pay & Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance (company sponsored healthcare starts the first day of the month after you start with P&K)
• Zero cost health insurance for employee only coverage.
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401k Match
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay (Starting day 1 with P&K!)
• Safety gear allowances

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources/Business Management or equivalent experience required.
• 3 plus years in Human Resources activities such as compensation and benefits, staffing, employee development, and training.
• Professional in Human Resource (PHR) certification preferred.
• Ability to use HRIS systems, standard desktop applications such as Microsoft Office and internet functions.
• Knowledge of employment laws, policies and regulations.
• Understands minimum wage laws, confidentiality policies, employee notification requirements and other regulatory policies.
• Ability to write and speak to individuals and groups effectively.

Job Specific Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to set, talk and hear; use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.