The Manufacturing Human Resources role is a front-line friendly face, go-to resource, and point of communication for all employees of the Company. This position originates and leads HR practices and objectives that will provide an employee-oriented, high-performance culture that emphasizes quality, productivity and standards, goal attainment, and the recruitment and ongoing development of a superior workforce. This person works directly with the CFO of the company and will have the ability to work in all aspects of Human Resources.

Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serves as primary HR contact for front-line leaders and employees to answer questions and resolve employee relations issues.
• Establish, update, and deploy processes around recruiting, onboarding, compensation, benefits, training and development, and employee retention.
• Promote, implement, and communicate activities regarding policies, regulations, and standards related to occupational issues for hourly and salary staff.
• Provides coaching and guidance to front-line leaders and employees on routine employee relations matters including employee development, performance feedback, attendance, disciplinary actions, benefits, leave of absence, etc.
• Works collaboratively and urgently with other departments (e.g. payroll) to resolve problems.
• Monitors, tracks, and follows up on matters and issues pertaining to employees on leave of absence from work.
• Maintains employee personnel files following company and regulatory guidelines.
• Follows up and provides guidance to ensure compliance with regard to work authorizations, FMLA, etc.
• Conducts and provides guidance on investigations and provides support for grievances, investigations, and mediations.
• Creates, generates, analyzes, monitors, and updates various ad hoc and custom reports for administration, evaluation, reporting, and presentations.
• Assists with internal/external audits and regulatory reporting.
• Aids and supports benefits administration and annual open enrollments.
• Works with leaders and employees to create and update job descriptions.
• Handles/supports the recruiting and hiring process that includes creating job postings, screening applications/resumes, interview scheduling, conducting interviews, drug screening, job offers/declinations, etc.
• Updates HRIS employee data such as change of address, transfers, subgroup changes, pay changes, promotions, etc.
• Assists management with implementation of all company-wide celebrations and events.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Other Characteristics

• Good knowledge and understanding of human resources practices and ability to provide employee relations expertise for employee retention, company policies, teambuilding, conflict resolution, communication and feedback, etc.
• General knowledge of EEO/AA, ADA, FMLA, FLSA.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment in the application of rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Tactfully dealing with others in difficult or sensitive situations.
• Strong organization and time management skills with ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to influence employees and leaders and to build strong, collaborative relationships.
• Demonstrated proficiency with personal computers in a networked environment and Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, MS Access and PowerPoint) or similar software.
• Ability to work in and foster a team environment as well as work independently.
• Demonstrated excellent oral/written communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; demonstrates effective listening, probing and investigatory skills with the ability to synthesize data collected and identify the root problems/causes.
• Ability to respond urgently and proactively to address issues, questions, and concerns.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Ability to use forward-thinking approaches in solving problems.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor degree in human resources, business administration, or related field preferred
• 3 years HR experience preferred
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred

Benefits:

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan and vesting in the company ESOP
• Paid time off
• Life Insurance
• Professional Development Assistance

Position Hours and Schedule

• Full-time position
• 40 hours per week (8am – 5pm, Monday-Friday)
• After hours and weekends may be necessary on occasion for trips or to meet deadlines
• Position is exempt from overtime

Salary

• Commensurate with experience
• Competitive Pay