Human Resource Manager

The HR Manager plays a pivotal role in the growth, development and success of our business. This star player builds key relationships, develops employee relations programs, enhances the culture and much more. You will champion collaboration within the team, you are energized by the idea of working with a smaller business to make a true impact, you are a visible leader, you do not shy away from a 'roll up your sleeves' mentality, and you're a thought leader in the human relations space. Traits we admire in you are your positive can-do attitude, you're a self-starter, leads by design, openness to new ideas, and shows empathy to the team and customers alike.

If these are quality attributes, we look forward to meeting you and learning how you will enhance our team!

Duties

The role is critical in executing our people initiatives, providing great internal customer support, and driving HR functional excellence and process improvement.

• Acquiring & onboarding new talent. Plan and conduct recruitment and selection processes (interviews, screening calls etc.)
• Recruiting accounts for ~30% of time
• Developing talent acquisition strategies and hiring plans
• The ability to influence, build & grow a positive culture
• Training new and existing employees. Training accounts for ~30% of time
• Coaching - Establish goals for every employee - work with them to meet the goals. Quarterly performance & goal check ins (20% of time)
• The ability to understand business goals and recommend new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity and development of HR within the company
• The ability to create a vision and goals for a HR team and inspire and motivate the team to achieve excellence in terms of customer support and core HR processes. Participates in the establishment of long-range objectives for the department. Recommends innovative human resource policies, procedures, and programs that contribute to achieving the objectives of the company and positive employee relations.
• A true hands-on approach as well as the ability to successfully monitor the "pulse" of the employees to ensure a high level of employee engagement
• Develops and implements employee rewards, incentives, and compensation programs.
• Use metrics to create reports and identify areas of improvement
• Track and analyze investigation data, identify trends, and drive organizational improvements, as appropriate, for proactive issue prevention.
• Set strategy on training and development programs that offer greater skill sets to team members which improve efficiency, costs, quality, and leadership.
• Develops and manages a succession plan in conjunction with management and lead talent management efforts.
• Assures the management and employees maintain awareness and operate by standards of conduct.
• Ensures that state and federal employment regulations are not violated, and plant remains current on revisions and new law or company policy. Educates all team members of changes to law and policies.
• Build a constructive relationship with employees and supervision with customers and plant managers. Act as a general counsel and assist employees and supervision on human resource and job-related issues.
• Conduct internal investigations and assist with progressive disciplinary process and terminations.
• Organize and lead the orientation process for all new employees - temporary and direct-hire. Enroll new employees and ensure proper documentation relating to payroll and benefits is complete and current.
• Maintain complete and accurate records and files including personnel files for all employees. This includes filing as necessary.
• Oversee the administration of attendance and leave of absences, including FMLA and Accident and Sickness administration.
• Maintain the HRIS system for all employees including new hire and change in status information. This includes data entry on a regular basis.
• General oversight of company payroll and benefits administration.
• Managing the company 401k programs and renewals. Includes meeting with the vendor quarterly to ensure company goals and needs are met.
• Managing employee insurance renewals, changes as needed, and the open enrollment period.
• Maintain and update affirmative action plan.
• Scout unique strategies for new employee recruitment
• Other duties to be assigned as necessary.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or related discipline is preferred
• A minimum of 2 years of HR management or related fields
• Proficient in the use of social media and job boards
• Working knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and databases
• Excellent communications, interpersonal, and team-building skills.
• Knowledge of the EHS, OSHA regulations, EEOC reporting requirements, NLRA law, and Worker's Compensation state statute.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and can effectively deliver clear presentations.
• Skill in analyzing issues from business, technical, customer, and organizational perspectives.
• Ability to forge strong relationships, to establish rapport, and to relate to others with perse backgrounds in a manner fostering respect and dignity.
• Ability to gain support and commitment from others, to promote ideas and proposals persuasively and energetically, and to determine the needs and interests of others.
• Ability to accurately assess strengths and development needs of employees, to provide timely and specific feedback and helpful coaching/counseling, and to provide challenging assignments and opportunities to subordinates for development purposes.
• Knowledge of benefits administration.
• Ability to travel as needed. 4-6 weeks annually (3-5 days at a time to Arkansas and Nebraska)

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