Human Resources Manager II

Primary Function 

The Human Resources Manager serves as a full HR Business Partner to our Oxford operations facilities by providing comprehensive Human Resources support and strategic guidance to the plant management teams.

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Work closely with plant leaders to drive an injury-free culture through the development and execution of safety objectives.   
• Ultimately responsible for all plant HR initiatives including employee & labor relations, performance management, HR compliance, organizational development, and training. Participates in developing departmental goals, objectives, and processes.   
• Work closely with plant leaders to identify HR process improvement needs and develop solutions. 
• Work with Plant Managers to develop communications strategies to keep employees up-to-date and engaged. 
• Lead people development processes for plant employee performance management. 
• Partner with leadership teams to execute HR strategies and activities that foster growth, innovation, and organizational effectiveness. 
• Strategize and develop ways to recruit and attract superior candidates and retain talented employees.  Manage all aspects of plant recruitment including internal posting, advertising, applicant tracking, screening, interviewing, pre-employment screens, offer letters, and onboarding. 
• Drive, influence, advise and support the cultural and people aspects of organizational change, structures, people processes and initiatives within the organization in order to improve operational efficiency and people management. 
• Manage all HR policies and programs related to employment law, employee health and safety, staffing, wage and salary compensation, benefits, and worker’s compensation.  
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local employment legislation and regulations by remaining current with legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.  
• Responsible for employee engagement programs.  
• Work with corporate HR team to develop learning strategies for plant employees, both salaried and hourly. 
• Manage talent development process for salaried team members and work with Plant Manager and HR Director to develop own Individual Development Plan. 
• Execute daily/weekly/monthly/etc. HR administrative duties and support the plant operations team as need. 
• Perform other duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications 

Education  

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, industrial relations, or business administration. 

Experience  

• At least 5 years of progressiveexperience in a manufacturing environment. 

Skills, Certifications, Abilities  

• Experience with industrial safety processes and strong “safety culture” mentality required. 
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in the administration of policies and programs related to employment law, employee health and safety, staffing, wage and salary compensation, benefits, and worker’s compensation.  
• Strong business acumen and ability to understand business priorities and translate them into an HR agenda and goals that support the business. 
• Outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills.  Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and to navigate leaders through organizational change. 
• Demonstrated ability to assess talent and improve talent assessment capabilities within an organization. 
• Able to drive and support a culture of learning and development for all levels of the organization. 
• Must have ability to exercise independent judgment, handle highly confidential sensitive information, flexing to changing needs and situations.  
• Able to relate to, influence, and coach employees at all levels in the organization. 
• Must be even-tempered and under control when dealing with emotional or serious situations. 
• Customer service mentality and focus are a necessity. 
• Must be very approachable and able to develop strong professional relationships and foster involvement at all levels of organization.