Human Resource Manager - Executive Placement Network

Job Title:Human Resource Manager

Location: Bryan, TX

Work Arrangement: Onsite, more rural location.

Company Overview: The company is seeking a Human Resources Manager to provide support, leadership, and management of all Human Resources functions. This role will report directly to the Human Resources Director but will act as a business partner daily to the Operations Director. They are looking for someone with manufacturing experience, with food/bev manufacturing highly preferred. The candidate must be okay with a more rural location.

Job Summary: The Human Resources Manager will be responsible for the development and implementation of Human Resources programs, including employee relations, talent acquisition, training, communications, compensation, and regulatory compliance. This role involves providing human resources guidance, managing employee relations, and ensuring legal compliance. The manager will also participate in the development and implementation of plant goals and systems.

Responsibilities:

• Provides human resources guidance through planning, organizing, and controlling the activities of the Human Resources Department in support of the plant.
• Serves as a functional resource for employees, ensuring their understanding and compliance with HR policies and regulations.
• Manages the employee relations efforts to develop and implement business-aligned HR initiatives that promote effective employee and management relations.
• Keeps management advised of potential problems and recommends and implements solutions as appropriate.
• Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to support continual improvement and acts as a change agent within the plant.
• Participates in the development and implementation of the plant’s goals, objectives, and systems.
• Monitors Human Resources key performance indicators, identifying root causes to workforce issues, and driving improvement initiatives.
• Manages and maintains department records and reports.
• Actively participates in company-wide HR projects and meetings.
• May manage vendor relationships.
• Ensures legal compliance by reviewing federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and disseminating, explaining, and consulting.
• Acts as a business partner and coach for the plant management team.
• Manages the recruitment and selection process to identify top talent that meets the plant needs for hourly, professional, managerial, and technical capability.
• Employs coaching, consulting, and facilitation skills to influence behavior and business decisions.
• Works with the Compensation and Benefits team to ensure competitive programs are in place to attract and retain talent.
• Responsible for implementing systems and coaching the plant leadership team to cultivate a positive employee relations environment, maintaining a union-free workplace.
• Develops and implements innovative solutions to employee relations issues affecting the plant to mitigate any legal or compliance related risks.
• Responsible for managing and developing direct report(s).
• Partners with Safety to promote and create a safe work environment and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Manages recognition events for the facility.
• Develops, reviews, and implements effective company communications.
• Conducts training at the plant for the hourly and management teams, including compliance, policy administration, communications, and positive employee relations programs.
• Supports the Director of Operations to manage the annual performance appraisal and compensation program for the plant.
• Maintains strong knowledge of current HR industry trends and ensures compliance with current employment and labor relations legislation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Management.
• Over seven years of experience in an HR capacity, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• PHR or SPHR certification is desirable.
• Must be computer literate with experience with HRIS programs.
• Strong analytical, reasoning, and math skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present to large audiences.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Must be able to multi-task with good organizational skills in order to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to work well in a team environment.
• Must be able to travel 10% of the time.

Non-Negotiable Requirements:

• Over seven years of experience in an HR capacity, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with HRIS programs.
• Candidate must be ok with a more rural location.

Benefits:

• Advertised Salary Range: $100,000 - $120,000 Per Year.
• Full Benefits: Yes.
• Relocation Expenses: Yes.
• $10K target bonus.

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