HR Manager (Manufacturing) - New Britain & Kensington, CT - Midatlantic Employers' Association

Our client is currently seeking a HR Manager who will partner with company leadership to develop, promote, and support its people and organizational strategies. The ideal candidate is a compassionate and forward-thinking HR professional who has proven success with all core functions of HR as well as possesses a positive and "hands-on" attitude.

This is a full-time, permanent position that requires onsite work at our client’s New Britain and Kensington, CT locations.

Responsibilities:

• Recruitment & Onboarding:
  • Work with Hiring Managers to create job descriptions, sourcing, reviewing applications, scheduling interviews, and applicant selection to fill vacant positions
  • Partner with local leadership and develop community-based marketing initiatives for recruitment sourcing methods
  • Develop training and company culture onboarding schedule
  • Conduct New Hire Orientation & required documentation
• HRIS Management:
  • Maintain security of all employee personnel documentation. Ensure employee data integrity
  • Provide accurate and updated data for reporting, metrics, and other data reporting programs and/or legal requirements
• Payroll Support:
  • Input and review employee data (state/local taxes, banking information, benefit/payroll deductions, and paid time off (PTO) plans)
  • Execute and audit all company employee change actions including, but not limited to transfers, promotions, wage changes, pay adjustments, and termination in HRIS system
• Benefits:
  • Responsible for employee healthcare benefits administration
  • Facilitate and coordinate employee benefits education and processes relating to 401K, Retirement/Enrollment, Tuition Assistance, FMLA, Leaves of Absence, Short/Long-Term Disability related paperwork
  • Coordinate employee recognition programs and engagement events
• Compliance:
  • Partner with local and corporate leadership to maintain a compliant and updated employee handbook
  • Manage the execution of all annual compliance training
  • Oversee the business unit’s Safety Committee effectiveness in mitigating workplace injuries and illnesses, while ensuring the compliance to all federal and state OSHA laws and regulations
  • Ensure the completion of incident forms and submitting Workers Compensation claims
• Offboarding/Post Employment:
  • Perform exit interview and ensure a smooth and positive employee transition
  • Respond to unemployment questionnaires and attend unemployment hearings
  • Partner with management to perform department/job analysis to capture any changes in strategy alignment or organizational fit
• Performance Management/Training & Development:
  • With management, develop a streamlined, department specific performance appraisal system
  • Conduct investigations on employee relations matters. Coach and guide managers. Track all employee disciplinary actions
  • Monitor and support the employee engagement survey action item deliverables
  • Provide training and/or technical support on various HRIS systems, HR processes, and programs
• Strategic Planning:
  • Partner with Leadership in the planning and implementation of the company’s HR strategic goals and initiatives
  • Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and innovative technologies in all HR functions and recommend new ideas to promote continuous improvement

Keyword: HR, Human Resources, HR Manager, HR Generalist
Required Experience:

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Management, Psychology, or related field
• 5-7 years of experience in a HR Generalist (senior-level) or HR Manager function, within a manufacturing and or machining environment
• Experience reporting directly into company leadership is preferred
• Comfortable working in a smaller manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws
• Some experience with HRIS/Payroll systems for data management, desired
• Ability to exercise discretion, good judgment, confidentiality, and professionalism in dealing with all employment issues

From: Midatlantic Employers' Association