What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Manager position at SAVENCIA?
Summary/Objective
The Human Resources Manager is responsible for helping to set the strategic direction of the human resources at the plant level. This position ensures the right talent is in place to execute plant strategy and achieve desired business results. The HR Manager cultivates and maintains a positive work environment while providing optimal level of HR service and delivery in support of business goals and objectives.
Essential Functions
- Strategically partner with the Plant Manager and plant leadership team to bring HR expertise to the day-to-day business
- Build a strong culture within the plant by working with the leadership team and hourly employees to ensure that employees feel valued and engaged
- Formulate and implement the Plant HR strategy consistent with the HR strategies across the business
- Be a champion of the Savencia mission and values and drive business results through proactive solutions
- Ensure that all the major HR systems, policies, and programs run efficiently, effectively, and in alignment with the strategic needs of the plant and the company
- Provide and ensure efficient, day-to-day HR administration and operations
- Build a talent rich and sustainable leadership group through organizational planning and employee development
- Handle employee and manager performance review process
- Help managers build effective teams through traditional and innovative recruiting and retention strategies
- Build employee engagement and efficiency
- Provide learning and development opportunities to employees at all levels
- Lead all hiring and recruiting efforts through a combination of direct hiring and working with staffing agencies. Maintain acceptable temp agency contracts and fees.
- Provide all HR metric and other reports monthly. Must be able to speak to the numbers in the monthly Ops review
- Manage all worker’s compensation claims
- Represent the company for unemployment claims
- Promote a positive work environment for our dedicated workforce, which includes a regular presence on plant and warehouse floors
- Communicates various human resource policies, procedures, laws, standards and other government regulations to employees and managers
- Recommends innovative approaches, solutions, policies and procedures to continually improve efficiency of the department and services performed
- Other duties as assigned
Key Competencies
- Management and Development of People
- Communication
- Leadership
- Control and Regulations
- Information Processes
- Analysis of Organizations
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time, onsite position. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. This position must be available for all shifts.
Travel
Occasional travel to other company locations, conferences and meetings is required, approximately 5%.
Required Education and Experience
- BA/BS degree in HR or related field
- 3 to 6 years HR experience in a manufacturing environment with minimum of 3 years in a management level role
- Knowledge and experience in various HR functions including workers compensation, staffing/recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, federal & PA state employment laws and regulations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent organizational skills, time management skills
- High level of discretion/confidentiality is required
- Excellent communication skills