HR Manager

JOB TITLE: HR Manager

DEPARTMENT: Human Resources

REPORTS TO: Chief Human Resources Officer

LOCATION: Lincoln, RI

Position Overview

To promote a culture that reflects the company’s values Trusted, Sustainable and Innovative. A culture that inspires high performance, high employee engagement, learning, and customer satisfaction. To maintain and develop an effective HR function which supports the Company Mission Statement and Strategy, is aligned to the Business Plan, and drives the culture change program. Provide comprehensive and professional, proactive HR generalist advice and support to managers, in line with internal HR practices and ensuring legal compliance. To ensure all activities are handled in accordance with Finlay’s mission, business philosophy, ethics, and goals.

Summary of Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Implement strategy for HR management in conjunction with the CHRO focusing on Recruitment, Selection and Retention; Training and Development; Skills assessment; Performance Management; Employee Engagement; Change Management; Disciplinary and Grievance; Compensation and Benefits; Succession Planning and HR Service levels.
• Provide management coaching to build leadership capabilities to address and resolve employee issues.
• Assists management in employee coaching, development plans, and disciplinary actions.
• Establish and maintain appropriate systems and processes, working with managers and employees to address employee relations issues, ensuring a balance in representing all parties’ interests.
• Coordinate and administer talent acquisition efforts, including applicant tracking, employment advertising, screening resumes, arranging interviews, and administering pre-employment tests. Interview candidates and provide insight into hiring decisions.
• Manages temporary staffing agencies and employees to ensure proper temporary staffing levels to run business
• Facilitates an effective onboarding process to ensure all team members are properly inducted for their roles and the broader 1Finalys culture.
• Manage and develops HR Assistant, through the application of performance management and the provision of effective training solutions that are aligned to the company core values.
• Work in partnership with department heads to obtain a clear understanding of the business requirements/evolution identifying critical needs and priorities for HR related matters and implement people related activities within timescales in conjunction with relevant managers.
• Knowledge and compliance of employment laws, such as ERISA, COBRA, ADA, and other federal and state laws covering discrimination and equal opportunity employment and best practices.
• Play an active role in the effective communication, understanding and awareness of the corporate direction, mission, and priorities.
• Support and manage the effective administration of a professional payroll service to include legal compliance with state laws, setting up and closing employment states as needed.
• To provide advice and guidance on employee relations to include disciplinary and grievance hearings, performance, and absence management programs in line with relevant HR policies, practices and systems.
• Active member of the safety, wellness and engagement teams providing leadership and support of all initiatives.
• To lead/assist the CHRO with other ad hoc projects or administrative activities as required from time to time. Any other reasonable request.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish-Required
• Minimum of 7-10 years’ experience as a HR Manager or HR generalist, including employee relations and talent acquisition experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to work independently, as well as cross-functionally and collaborate with others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent leadership and presentation skills
• People oriented and results driven.
• High degree of integrity, collaboration, and teamwork.
• Knowledge of HR systems and databases, preferably ADP Workforce Now. Proficient with Microsoft products.
• Experience with departmental budgeting.
• Detail oriented with strong organization and process management skills.
• Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company.

The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day. The candidate selected for employment may be required to submit to a criminal background check, education verification and drug test.