HR Manager

Job Description SummaryHR support for client group Leaders, Managers and Employees on organizational and employee matters, as well as coaching, HR process The Human Resource Manager is the first point of contact for managers and employees to provide counsel, coaching and support on HR fundamentals and employee related questions for both salaried and hourly employees. This role is critical in executing our key HR initiatives, providing available and responsive internal employee support, and driving HR functional excellence and process improvement. This role will be directly aligned to a heavily focused hourly population and smaller salaried client groups.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated HR guidance and coaching to multiple leaders and employees with a specific focus on employee advocacy / engagement, HR fundamentals and process training, employee relations management, performance management, career development, talent assessment, acquisition and retention, and workplace investigations, as appropriate
• Partner horizontally across the HR function to execute business-specific HR strategies
• Ensure that all employee relations issues are properly identified, reported, investigated and resolved
• Provide advice and counsel to managers and employees to ensure consistent application and integration of policies, procedures and practices at 100% compliance to promote an ethical and compliant work environment
• Lead key HR processes including compensation planning and compliance, to include any identified learning & training needs
• Conduct investigations including gathering, preserving, documenting and analyzing all available information and evidence, and in some circumstances, making recommendations to the business on disciplinary action
• Lead other site-wide HR projects as necessary, working across multiple client groups

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years in Human Resources)
• Minimum of 3 years professional work in the Human Resources function with responsibilities such as recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, employee development or performance management

Desired Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving skills; ability to make independent decisions, manage conflicting priorities in a fast paced environment
• Sound knowledge of local labor laws and government requirements
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment with hourly, non-exempt, and salaried employees
• Experience working in a matrixed environment
• Passionate, employee advocate who wants to make a difference in the organization by helping employees succeed
• Approachable and responsive resource able to connect with employees at all levels
• Strong customer service focus, with a high level of responsiveness
• Supportive team player with a strong drive to create a positive work environment; ability to diffuse a tense situation
• Applies solid judgment ensuring integrity, compliance, and confidentiality
• Strong interest in innovative HR solutions and process improvement
• Understanding of HR concepts and principles with expertise in a specialty area such as staffing, analytics, facilitation, etc.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and documentation skills