SUMMARY:
The Human Resource Manager will lead and direct the routine functions of the Human Resources (HR) department including hiring and interviewing staff, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices.
QualificationsSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff in the department.
- Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
- Provide constructive and timely performance evaluations.
- Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy. May oversee the scheduling, assignments, and daily workflow of subordinate staff in the department.
- May assist with constructive and timely performance evaluations.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Human Resources
- Partners with the leadership team to understand and execute the organization's human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.
- Provides support and guidance to the HR Team Leader, management, and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise; may be required to administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as providing reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and terminations.
- Manages the talent acquisition process, which may include recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants, particularly for managerial, exempt, and professional roles; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
- Analyzes trends in compensation and benefits; researches and proposes competitive base and incentive pay programs to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent.
- Creates learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities for employees.
- Oversees employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
- Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommends best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
- Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Payroll
- Process payroll for all employees.
- Process any special payrolls for discretionary bonuses or year-end adjustments.
- Oversee timecard approvals for bi-weekly payroll and support managers on using the timekeeping system.
- Review preliminary payroll reports prior to processing to ensure successful input of hours, changes in benefits, loans, miscellaneous deductions, separation pay, etc.
- Identify any legal requirements and/or government reporting regulations affecting payroll functions.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.
- Must have experience with multi-state laws.
Education and Experience:
- A bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field is required.
- A minimum of 5 years of human resources experience is required.
- SHRM-CP required (must obtain within a year of being in this role)
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or related field
- Minimum of 5 years of human resources experience
- SHRM-CP (required; must obtain within one year if not currently held)
- Experience with multi-state employment laws
- Payroll processing experience and ability to manage payroll functions
- Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficiency with or ability to quickly learn the organization's HRIS and talent management systems
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills
- Supervisory experience recruiting, hiring, training, and overseeing staff
What We Do
OCuSOFT Inc. is a privately-held Richmond, TX USA-based research, development and supply company specializing in eye and skin care that started with a vision to address the needs of those suffering from ocular surface disease with innovative solutions. Since 1986, OCuSOFT’s commitment to health care professionals and their patients has been unparalleled. Today, the company is most recognized for its #1 doctor recommended brand of eyelid cleansers, OCuSOFT Lid Scrub, in addition to its standing as the preferred distributor of ophthalmic products and supplies by eye care professionals. OCuSOFT has been named a Top Work Place by the Houston Chronicle for seven consecutive years and a Best Place to Work by the Houston Business Journal for two consecutive years. Congratulations Team OCuSOFT!






