Plant HR Manager

Meyer Utility Structures is searching for an experienced Human Resources Manager to fill the open position of Human Resources Manager in our Lancaster, SC plant. This role manages and directs the activities and staff involved in developing and maintaining HR services, policies, programs and processes with a major focus on culture, hiring, & retention. The successful HR Manager will establish functional business plans and provide for the development and alignment of HR Staff, products, programs and services to achieve organizational objectives. In this role, the HR Manager will ensure a safe working environment for all employees as well as support quality, production & financial objectives.

At Meyer Utility Structures, we commit to and pride ourselves on providing reliable structures, superior service, and product solutions. Meyer Utility Structures is an industry leader in the engineering design and fabrication of concrete and tubular steel structures for transmission, distribution, and substation applications.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and administer various human resources strategic plans and procedures for all plant personnel, to include but not limited to talent management, cultural improvement, hiring, & retention
• Plan, organize and control all activities of the HR Department
• Participate in developing departmental goals, objectives and systems
• Implement and annually update the compensation program; rewrite job descriptions as necessary; work with corporate compensation and develop merit pool (salary budget); monitor the performance evaluation program and revise as necessary
• Recommend and implement personnel policies and procedures; perform benefit administration to include annual enrollment activities and presentations
• Assist Safety Manager with worker's compensation, change reporting, approving invoices for payment, annual re-evaluation of policies for cost-effectiveness, information activities program and cash flow
• Develop and maintain affirmative action program, file EEO-1 annually, maintain other records, report and log to conform to EEO regulations
• Work with the HR Director to determine staffing needs; coordinate recruitment effort for exempt and non-exempt employees; work with supervisors to screen and interview candidates
• Ensure corporate matrix for job approvals and compensation are within guidelines
• Establish HR strategic plan for the office in support of the annual objectives
• Recommend solutions to effect continuous improvement within the department
• Facilitate, measure and improve the quality of people management
• Work with a sense of urgency ensuring timelines are met and embody corporate values

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in Human Resources
• Human Resources experience in the industrial manufacturing sector, knowledge and experience with LEAN Manufacturing preferred
• Ability to build strong relationships and rapport at all levels of the organization
• Highly motivated team player with a “can do attitude”
• PHR, SPHR designations highly desired
• Ability to assess risk and develop Human Resource plans and programs to mitigate liability and ensure operational success
• Experience supporting a Human Resource operation with non-exempt employees in a union and/or non-union environment; successful track record with proactive programs for union avoidance and employee retention