Division Human Resources Manager

Job Summary & Responsibilities

Position Purpose:

Plans, leads, and coordinates all human resource management activities for the Trailer Division office in Canton. Also provides division-wide support and leadership in training, organizational development, wellness, and safety.

Essential Functions: 

1. Lead all aspects of the Human Resources function in the Trailer Division Office, Research & Development facility, and Lower Bay facility.
1. Establish a consistent, frequent HR presence at both locations
2. Provide HR consulting to the management teams on effective human resource planning and utilization and on maintaining positive employer-employee relationships
3. Partner with management to communicate HR policies, procedures, and programs
4. Manage the recruiting process for exempt and non-exempt employees using consistent recruiting and hiring practices to hire a superior workforce
5. Participate in conducting investigations when employee complaints or concerns surface
2. Take a leadership role with the training activities for the Trailer division, including training needs assessments, management development, and safety training.  Coordinate division-wide programs to ensure consistent, quality outcomes.  Monitor the training activities to ensure effectiveness and coordinate with Hendrickson International to ensure consistency.  Track key metrics that will indicate the effectiveness of our training activities.
3. Assist the organizational development activities for the Trailer division, including assisting and providing input on the division consolidation of the succession plans. Manage the performance management process across the division to ensure consistent, timely reviews are completed effectively; individual development plans are realistic and reflect the division’s goals; and the development plans are implemented. Play a key role in other OD processes such as workforce planning, organization design, and employee retention strategies. Coordinate activities with Hendrickson International to ensure consistency. Track key metrics that will indicate the effectiveness of our organizational development activities.  
4. Manage division-wide Wellness Committee and related activities
5. Support the Human Resources function throughout the Division.  Serve as a resource in all areas for the plant Human Resources managers as well as the Division HR staff. Provide expertise for in-service training programs to develop the HR staff across the Division. Provide support for annual merit and other compensation actions. Assist in hourly wage proposal process.
6. Participate in developing departmental goals, objectives, and systems. HRIS metrics lead/liaison for Division and Trailer plants
7. Matrix responsibilities for a subset Trailer manufacturing facilities as assigned . Liaison to HR managers regarding day-to-day operations, tasks, and work progress. Demonstrate independent judgment and decision making in maters not having established rules, regulations, or policies. Collaborates with HR Director and/or legal counsel on legal matters pertaining to employees, company policy, and disciplinary actions.
8. Travel to Trailer plants as required. Expectation sites visits a minimum of 2 times per year.
9. Maintains the highest level of confidentiality with respect to personnel matters and sets a tone for others so that a culture of respect and discretion is fostered throughout the organization. Demonstrates integrity, sound judgment, ethical and professional behavior.
10. Assist the Director of Human Resources with a variety of human resource related activities. Other specific projects as assigned by the Director of HR. Grant Writing (as needed)
11. Manage Division HR Reps., PATH program. Provides leadership in the absence of the HR Director or on behalf of the HR Director as requested.

Education and Training:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, industrial/organizational psychology, or organization development. Master’s degree a definite plus
• SHRM certification is an advantage

Minimum Qualifications:

• Broad knowledge in all key functional areas of HR
• 4-6 years of experience in a variety of HR positions, both plant and staff-level preferred.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills
• Strong computer skills required
• Active affiliation with appropriate HR networks and organizations and ongoing community involvement preferred

Physical Demands: 

• Light to moderate travel as needed.
• Frequent sitting, work at computer for extended periods of time.

Environmental Conditions: 

• Frequent sitting, work at computer for extended periods of time.
• Minimal exposure to R&D lab and manufacturing setting.

Behavioral Conditions: 

• Effective oral and written skills required.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills required.
• Self-motivated and empowered self-starter.

 

*This is not a comprehensive list of duties.  Duties may change without notice in management’s sole discretion.  Hendrickson is an at-will employer, each employee is free to resign at any time, just as Hendrickson is free to terminate employment at any time without cause or notice.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Compensation & BenefitsWe offer a full complement of benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life, travel, and disability insurance; a flexible spending account; 401K plans; a pension plan; paid holidays and vacation. We also offer financial assistance programs if you decide to adopt a child or want to pursue further education. We have a comprehensive wellness program and an Employee Assistance Program, that supports individuals in the proactive management of their overall health and wellness.