Human Resources Manager - Judge Group

Location: Frederick, MD
Salary: $120,000.00 USD Annually - $150,000.00 USD Annually
Description: Our client is currently seeking a local Human Resources Manager for their Manufacturing facility near Frederick MD.   The HR Manager will partner with organizational leadership to help solve complex

organizational challenges. The HR Manager will manage the HR department, overseeing hiring, retention, separations, employee records, and other administration functions. They will support employee training and development, ensure policies and procedures are followed and ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.   Union Experience Heavily Preferred.  

Interested candidates should contact Lee Douglas @ 610 639-6573 or email a current resume to LDouglas@judge.com 

This job will have the following responsibilities:

• Supports plant management in assessing departmental needs and organizational planning and development, evaluating structure, job design and workforce forecasting throughout the company. Including facilitating the succession planning process.

  • Plans, organizes, and controls all activities of the department. Participates in developing departmental goals, objectives and systems.

  • Rewrites position descriptions as necessary; monitors performance evaluation/review processes and revises, as necessary.

  • Develops, recommends, and implements personnel policies and procedures.

  • Oversees labor contract negotiations and contract administration, including grievances and arbitrations where applicable.

  • Maintains staffing levels consistent with plant objectives. Recruits, interviews, and selects employees to fill vacant positions. Plans and coordinates new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward company goals.

  • Trains managers and supervisors in conducting interviews and selection in compliance with company policies and procedures.

  • With the support of the corporate payroll team oversees location employee payroll.

  • Support employee benefit administration through plan education and communication, assist in employees in enrolling in benefits when needed.

  • As part of the employee activities committee, plans and carries out employee relations functions to support employee engagement and appreciation efforts.

  • Conducts wage and salary surveys within local labor markets to determine competitive rates and develops and implements salary administration plan.

  • In conjunction with departmental managers, develops and coordinates the company’s general training needs. Conducts training on company policy issues, employee development and other issues 

  • Promotes employee relations by counseling employees and other managers on various employee relation issues.

  • Ensures compliance in recordkeeping and reporting related to all areas of responsibility are consistent with all applicable policies, procedures, laws and regulations (i.e. I-9s, workers’ compensation, safety, environmental, etc.).

  • Maintains a positive work environment by behaving and communicating in a professional manner with customers, co-workers, clients, and supervisors.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree 3 years direct HR Generalist experience or 7 years or more of progressive HR Experience 

• Ability to interact well with people on all levels.

• A solid understanding of the key principles of employment laws.

• Solid ethics and morals, sound judgement, ability to remain calm during difficult situations.

• PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP certification preferred.

• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

• Good communications skills; verbal and written.

• Ability to use various types of HR software (HRIS) 

Contact: ldouglas@judge.com