HR Manager

The HR Manager will support the forward planning, engagement, and performance of the workforce, embedding HR practices and raising managerial capability for the assigned region. The individual in this position will also influence and help drive the business objectives for management teams in the assigned region, corporate level HR strategy, organizational design, and workforce-related plans, supporting the accomplishment of the company's strategic goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To Perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function.

• Support executive and regional teams to drive organizational change including associate engagement and team building that result in decreased turnover and increased retention.

• Develop and maintain an effective and proactive working relationship between HR teams and management to ensure open lines of communication and the delivery of innovative and practical solutions.

• Work strategically and operationally with the business to ensure HR support is provided to enable them to meet their goals and objectives.

• Provide high level employee relations advice, processes, support, and guidance to regional area management team necessary to establish a positive employer-employee relationship and promote a high level of associate morale and motivation. Conduct periodic surveys to measure associate satisfaction and associate engagement.

• Deliver a high degree of timely customer and consultative services and support to all levels of associates and across all verticals of the organization.

• Provide end to end recruitment and selection support to ensure the business can attract top talent in a cost effective and timely manner.

• Provide a positive contribution to the development and implementation of corporate level HR policies and procedures in line with company goals, legislation, and best practice.

• Implement, utilize, and maintain the HR information system and other tools to create efficiencies, eliminate administrative tasks, empower associates, and meet the operational needs of the company.

• Prepare and manage departmental budget for assigned region.

• Manage the preparation and maintenance of such reports and records as are necessary to carry out the functions of the department. Prepare periodic reports and metrics for management, as necessary or requested, to track strategic goal accomplishment.

• Identify and contribute to continuous improvement efforts to reduce costs or increase productivity without reducing effectiveness.

• Maintain an open and candid working relationship with immediate supervisor/manager in discussing matters of importance.

• Use independent judgment to assign team members work duties to meet operational requirements. Make sure that team members and co-workers have the information needed to perform their job duties.

• Supervise team members in a manner that enables growth and success through feedback, training, and encouragement. Establish performance expectations for team members and provide regular feedback and performance reviews to ensure that team members understand how their job duties support the company’s mission and have the right tools/resources to do their jobs well. Use independent judgment to ensure that team members follow company policy and maintain a safe work environment by encouraging safe practices and promptly resolving violations, including initiating, or recommending rewards and discipline as needed.

• Adhere to established company values, practices, policies, and procedures at all times. Follow and support compliance with all applicable rules, laws, regulations, and standards.

• Demonstrate regular and punctual attendance at the assigned work location.

• Travel is periodically required to the company’s manufacturing and distribution locations.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

The individual may be asked to perform other duties as requested by management.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

An individual qualified for this job must be able to:

• Lead and develop HR department team members.

• Demonstrate excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment.

• Demonstrate a general knowledge of various employment laws and practices and experience working with a corporate employment law attorney.

• Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills including coaching and training.

• Demonstrate strong leadership, project management, and time management skills.

• Develop strong relationships and work with senior level executives.

• Work independently, under pressure, meet deadlines and handle multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.

• Effectively and respectfully communicate with co-workers, team members, and internal or external customers. Must be skilled at interfacing with customers, clients, and other departments to respond to requests both in written and verbal form and demonstrate effective technical and non-technical communication skills in collecting and determining customer’s exact needs and disseminating the information to the appropriate personnel. Must be able to read and interpret technical documents such as professional journals and governmental regulations and write clear reports and business correspondence.

• Present information to internal and external customers clearly and accurately.

• Efficiently perform accurate mathematical calculations. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

• Pay attention to details and pursue quality in accomplishing work duties and tasks. Look for opportunities to reduce costs or increase productivity without reducing effectiveness.

• Handle challenges skillfully, thoroughly, and effectively.

• Independently take advantage of opportunities to improve or increase skills, abilities, and job knowledge.

• Make sure that work is delivered on time and of high quality.

• Develop good work practices to get the job done.

• Use equipment, resources, and time in an efficient and effective manner.

• Use good judgment when making decisions.

• Always perform work in a safe manner.

• Take direction and work well with others.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND CERTIFICATIONS

An individual qualified for this job must have and maintain the following qualifications:

• Four-year degree in Human Resources, Business, Human Development, or other related field required.

• A minimum of five (5) years of progressive leadership experience in Human Resources positions required.

• A minimum of three (3) years supervisory experience required. Knowledge of Excel, Outlook, Access, Word, and skills in Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) required.

• Specialized training in employment law, compensation, employee relations, safety, training, and preventive labor relations, preferred.

• Active affiliation with appropriate Human Resources networks and organizations and ongoing community involvement, preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the Essential Functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This is a desk-based job and will require the individual to remain seated for long periods of time and have the manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment such as computer keyboard, mouse, calculator, phone, copier/scanner, and similar machines.

• Walk throughout the facilities, inside and out, including walking on level and unleveled ground.

ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS

The environmental conditions described here are representative of those the associate encounters while performing the Essential Functions of the job.

• The individual will work in an office setting in the same room as other individuals. Noise levels are average for an office and include conversation and/or office equipment noise.

• While conducting training and interacting with associates and managers at the company’s manufacturing and distribution facilities, the individual may be exposed to hazardous physical or chemical conditions, including mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gasses, poor ventilation, extreme temperatures, and intense noise.

• Travel to the company’s manufacturing and distribution facilities is periodically required.