Human Resources Manager - Vantage Point Recruiting

The Human Resources Manager is a key role at the manufacturing facility as it oversees safety, security, labor relations, employee relations, salary/wage administration, benefits, training and communications and recruiting. The HR Manager will help foster a culture of continuous improvement, employing it within HR to meet the needs of the Company, employees and community. The HR Manager will represent the Plant with local, state and federal agencies, related to personnel, safety and public relations.

Responsibilities Include

• Coordinate the safety, security and health programs in accordance with OSHA, local, state and federal requirements. Interact with team members, supervisors and department managers to ensure the safety program is managed in accordance with policies and procedures.

• Interpret and administer company policies, procedures and programs related to employment, wage and salary/wage administration, orientation and training. Analyze the effectiveness of the policies and recommend revisions when deemed appropriate. Author policies and procedures to fit site-specific needs.

• Administer the compensation and benefits program for all employees. Update and inform employees of program changes.

• Manage labor relations to Protect the company's interests and strengthen the employer-employee relationship. Manage union contract, including preparation for collective bargaining and our relationships with the union,
  Assist in all grievance and arbitration matters that arise with the union.
  Coordinate with in-house counsel, payroll, and benefits specialists on implementation of policies and procedures in union.

• Maintain good employee relations and communication between workforce and the management team. Spending time on the production floor daily interacting with shop floor employees will be critical to developing effective employee relations.

• Provide guidance, support, training and resources.

• Maintain compliance with all state, federal and company directives. Develop and maintain EEO/AAP programs.

• Develop and maintain site security programs to comply with standard security practices and customer audit requirements.

• Responsible for establishing and maintaining personnel records.

• Participate in corporate HR programs and act as a resource for other company HR professionals where needed.

• Develop and/or administer employee-training programs to ensure compliance with government requirements.

• Responsible for the direct supervision of the HR staff. Provide leadership, guidance, development and training.
  
  Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Human Resources, Business or related field. PHR or SPHR certification desired.

• Several years of HR experience in a manufacturing environment. Ability to read, learn, understand and consistently apply all policies and procedures.

• Experience working in a union environment required. USW experience desired.

• Ability to communicate effectively with good inter-personal skills. Ability to effectively supervise the work of others. Team building and organizational skills required.

• Experience working in a Lean Manufacturing environment with an understanding of the principles of continuous improvement and six sigma techniques is required.

• Must be able to research information and analyze data to arrive at valid conclusions, recommendations and plans of action.

· Possess a basic understanding of word processing and spreadsheet applications, preferably Microsoft Office (Word/Excel)

Competitive pay, full benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, 401K, and a pension (5%). Other benefits include online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, employee referral bonus program, wellness program, onsite medical staff, monthly employee plate store benefits, various mentorship programs – that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally.