Human Resources Manager

You may not know our name, but you know our products.  What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday.

Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.

We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us.  Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.

Come build a career you believe in.

JOB SUMMARY

Manages diverse human resources functions including recruitment, employee onboarding/offboarding, performance management, and policy implementation. Serves as a link between management and employees to boost positive work environment and ensure smooth operation of HR processes across the organization.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads and promotes healthy and safe work practices as required by regulatory agencies and Company policy. 
• Administers compensation, benefits, and performance management systems programs for all teammates at the plant.
• Identifies staff vacancies and collaborates with managers/talent acquisition team for candidate selection.
• Conducts new employee orientation.
• Monitors compliance with all state and federally mandated leaves of absences/accommodation policies and programs (FMLA, USERRA, ADA).
• Partners with union bargaining committees to help manage labor relations and contract administration.
• Assists with understaffing, managing disputes, and administering disciplinary procedures.
• Analyzes training needs and drafts salaried and hourly HR-related employee development plans.
• Leverages existing/available technologies and data to enhance HR data and reporting through the IT department.
• Organizes culture-enhancing events.
• Performs other duties as they might be assigned.
• Regular, full-time predictable onsite attendance is an essential function of this role (check with HR/Comp when to include)

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related field, Human Resources is preferred.
• 5+ year experience in human resources role, manufacturing industry preferred.  Some experience using/exposure to Human Resources Information Systems, experience working with ADP Workforce now is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / COMPETENCIES

• Working knowledge of Human Resources laws, including Affirmative Action/EEOC requirements, DOL laws, including recruitment and selection
• High ethical standards.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with ability to focus time on the most important and urgent issues.
• Strong verbal and written communication and listening skills to interact with internal team members and external customers.
• Goal oriented, aggressive self-starter with an entrepreneurial personality who can make strategic decisions with a sense of velocity and urgency.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Typical administrative / office environment: no exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sedentary work: exerting up to 10 lb. of force occasionally.

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits.  In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.

M/F/D/V

We are Zekelman Industries.

We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.

We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.