HR Manager - Midatlantic Employers' Association

Are you an HR Manager looking to continue a challenging and rewarding career in Manufacturing? If your strength if employee relations, employee engagement, and you enjoy playing a strategic role in organizations, read on.

The successful HR Manager candidate for our organization will enjoy the challenges of planning, organizing, and directing the activities, associated programs, and functions in support of our mission, vision and core values. The HR Manager will be responsible for implementing strategy across all areas of the company to maximize employee development, engagement, and organizational effectiveness. This encompasses both individual and team professional development, coaching, training, as well as developing and cultivating a pipeline of new employees to support future growth. The HR Manager demonstrates leadership by example and by challenging the status quo, and is influential in managing change through a positive, coaching-style personality, both one-to-one and among teams.

Key Responsibilities:

HR Strategy and Planning:

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the company’s goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with senior management to identify HR needs and develop plans to address them.
• Conduct workforce planning and talent acquisition to ensure the company has the right people in the right roles.

Safety Leadership:

• Provide leadership for the EH&S program across all facilities, including management of the safety program company wide.
• Ensure OSHA compliance, while managing safety training and improvements.
• Work closely with insurance providers to manage Workers Compensation claims effectively.

Organizational Development:

• Design and implement strategies for organizational growth and employee development.
• Facilitate talent management initiatives to identify and nurture high-potential employees.
• Assist with developing an employee-oriented company culture that emphasizes quality, continuous improvement, team-work and high performance.

Employee Relations:

• Promote a positive work environment by fostering employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention.
• Address employee concerns, conflicts, and grievances in a fair and timely manner.
• Develop and implement employee recognition programs to enhance morale and motivation.

Recruitment and Onboarding:

• Oversee the recruitment and selection process, including job postings, screening, interviewing, and hiring.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Develop and maintain effective onboarding programs to ensure new employees are integrated smoothly into the organization.
• Partner with external agencies to coordinate temporary workforce during peak time periods.

Performance Management:

• Develop and implement performance management systems to drive employee performance and development.
• Provide guidance and support to managers in conducting performance evaluations and setting performance goals.
• Identify training and development needs and coordinate appropriate programs to enhance employee skills and competencies.
• Creation and maintenance of company job descriptions.

Payroll & Benefits Compliance:

• Oversee payroll processing to ensure accuracy and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Manage employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other benefits.
• Stay abreast of changes in labor laws and regulations, adjusting policies and procedures accordingly.

Keyword: HR Manager
Required Experience:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Proven experience as an HR Manager in a multisite manufacturing environment.
• In-depth knowledge of safety regulations and practices.
• Strong organizational development and talent management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Proficient in HRIS and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to speak Spanish is a plus.
• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) is a plus.

Benefits:

A comprehensive benefits package is available for full time, eligible employees, including medical benefits, paid time off, and a 401k retirement program with company match.

From: Midatlantic Employers' Association