Human Resource Manager

Altium is creating the future of electronics design and realization, helping to improve the lives of millions through empowering anyone and everyone with the technology to turn their ideas into reality. Across our business, we are building a platform for the entire electronics industry, used today by design engineers and procurement professionals around the world.

Job Summary:

The Human Resource Manager is to coordinate HR policies and programs to include benefits and compensation areas, employee relations and ensuring that the organization is in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations within the United States and Canada. In addition, the position works closely with the Global Director of Human Resources in developing, implementing and evaluating ongoing HR policies, programs, functions and activities. The position also assists with the safety and COVID-19 response efforts

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Plan, direct and supervise all activities relating to the administration and maintenance of payroll and employee benefits programs. Develop, implement and control programs in a manner that ensures cost effectiveness, market competitiveness and internal equity among employees.
• Administer benefits programs, including conducting analyses and serving as primary contact with providers (including group health and life), workers' compensation, unemployment and retirement plans.
• Direct the daily administration of other HR services as assigned, including recruitment and selection, promotions, transfers, contract negotiation and administration, affirmative action/EEO compliance, job classification, performance evaluation, and employee relations in accordance with management principles and overall objectives of the organization.
• Provides support and guidance to HR generalists, management, and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise; may be required to administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as providing reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and terminations.
• Develop, prepare, generate and analyze ongoing and ad-hoc special reports pertaining to employee personnel information and data, including issues such as benefits costs, staffing levels/deployment, turnover, absenteeism, recruitment, applicant tracking, affirmative action/EEO, compensation, promotions, etc. Effectively utilize the data processing system to obtain, store and analyze pertinent data and information.
• Maintain and expand knowledge and understanding of existing and proposed federal and state laws/regulations affecting human resource management. Identify trends that could affect organizational objectives and/or operational resources. Interpret appropriate laws and policies and advise management, employees and retirees accordingly.
• Acts as coach and mentor to all employees in the HR department.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Thorough understanding of state and federal laws concerning employee benefits and payroll.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5 to 7 years of progressively responsible experience in human resources.
• PHR or SPHR preferred
• Prior payroll and benefits management experience required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.