Human Resources Manager

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for overseeing all HR functions at the manufacturing facility, ensuring compliance with company policies and labor laws while fostering a productive and positive work environment. This role involves recruitment, employee relations, training, benefits administration, payroll processing and compliance with safety regulations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Employee Relations and Engagement

• Serve as a point of contact for employee concerns and conflict resolution
• Conduct investigations and recommend solutions for workplace issues
• Conduct counseling and/or progressive discipline write ups
• Promote a positive work culture through employee engagement
• Explain regulations, policies, or procedures to employees as needed
• Develop and initiate trainings for leadership to further develop their interaction with employees

Recruitment & Staffing

• Lead recruiting efforts including posting, contacting and screening applicants
• Interview external and internal candidates for upper level positions within the facility
• Coordinate recruiting and retention strategies
• Review compensation data relating to market competitiveness
• Onboarding efforts for new hires
• Manage relationship with temporary employment agencies for providing needed production workers

Compliance and Policy Implementation

• Ensure all employee files are in compliance as well as information kept in Paychex
• Review and maintain employee Handbooks for the company
• Work with all managers and employees to administer all company policies and practices
• Complete all required OSHA logs and reports; all COBRA requirements with employees and insurance provider; and all required EEO Reporting

Payroll

• Process hourly payroll weekly and salary biweekly (Paychex experience preferred)
• Manually enter job transfer information and/or payroll changes
• Collect time adjustment forms payroll processing
• Keep record of all absenteeism, vacation time, leave of absence, etc. by employee
• Monitor new employee probationary periods

REQUIREMENTS

·         Bachelor’s degree in related field of study or relevant experience

·         Minimum of 3 year(s) experience in HR, Personnel, Payroll or other employee-related functions

·         Strong at problem solving and conflict resolution

·         Ability to keep sensitive information confidential

·         Ability to communicate ideas well both verbally and in writing

·         Ability to multi-task and push several projects simultaneously

·         Demonstrated ability to learn and to improve existing processes

·         Experience in manufacturing environment helpful

·         Strong attention to detail with good planning and organizational skills

·         Experience in Paychex HRIS preferred

·         Experience with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).