HR Manager at GPAC

Position Summary: Seeking a dedicated and experienced HR professional to temporarily oversee the Human Resources department during our HR Manager's maternity leave. This individual must have a strong background in recruitment, training and development, employee relations, compliance, and HR operations. A passion for teaching, exceptional attention to detail, and proven experience in creating and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and training modules are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

Training and Development

• Collaborate with department leads to design and implement SOPs and comprehensive training modules.
• Develop and facilitate onboarding programs to ensure consistent training for new hires.
• Conduct training sessions and workshops for employees and supervisors to align with company policies and procedures.
• Monitor adherence to SOPs and provide ongoing coaching as needed.

Recruitment and Talent Acquisition

• Lead the recruitment process, including developing job descriptions, posting positions, sourcing candidates, and reviewing applications.
• Utilize various platforms such as LinkedIn, Handshake, Indeed, and professional networks to attract top talent.
• Conduct initial candidate screenings to evaluate qualifications, cultural fit, and alignment with role requirements.
• Partner with hiring managers to schedule interviews, provide structured feedback, and guide the selection process.
• Develop innovative recruitment strategies to attract diverse talent and meet the company’s staffing goals.


• Manage relationships with staffing agencies and temporary workforce providers to fulfill operational needs.
• Facilitate offer negotiations and coordinate employment processes such as background checks and reference verifications.

Employee Relations and Investigations

• Lead investigations into employee grievances, harassment claims, and other workplace concerns with professionalism and impartiality.
• Document and analyze findings, ensuring compliance with legal and company standards.
• Provide recommendations and implement corrective actions or resolutions as appropriate.
• Act as a liaison between management and employees to foster a respectful and compliant work environment.
• Handle union-related grievances in collaboration with union representatives.

Compliance and Policy Management

• Update and enforce company policies, ensuring alignment with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Maintain employee records and ensure compliance with all reporting requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; HR certification (SHRM-CP, PHR) preferred.


• Minimum of 5 years of HR experience, with a strong emphasis on recruitment and training.
• Proven ability to develop SOPs, training modules, and onboarding programs.
• Experience in full-cycle recruitment and innovative talent acquisition strategies.
• Experience with unionized environments is a plus.
• Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficient in HR systems and software, including payroll, applicant tracking, and compliance platforms.

Key Attributes:

• Passionate about teaching, mentoring, and building high-performing teams.
• Highly skilled in sourcing and securing top talent in competitive markets.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Adept at fostering collaborative relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Strong investigative skills with the ability to handle sensitive matters confidentially.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.