Plant Human Resources Manager - Judge Group

We are actively seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager for our client’s manufacturing facility in the greater Roanoke area. This position reports directly to the Senior HR Manager with a dotted-line reporting relationship to Plant Manager. The successful candidate will be a business partner to the Plant Manager and work closely with and guide management in various areas such as employee relations, labor relations, leadership development, change management, performance consulting, diversity management, conflict management, legal compliance, etc. This position is viewed by the plant team as a partner, coach, and resource.

Responsibilities Include:

• Works collaboratively with the plant to improve business results and meet objectives.
• Primary plant process owner for payroll and benefits.
• Assists in developing effective long-term staffing plans to hire the right people in the right jobs at the right time.
• Plan, develop, and implement wage and salary programs to align with business strategy and external competitive concerns.
• Provide expertise to plant on leadership development, performance management, change management, resource planning, salary planning, etc.
• Consult with employees at all levels through listening objectively and then providing solutions that support positive business results.
• Participate in the development of corporate and departmental goals and objectives with particular focus on alignment of various departments supported.
• Educate and monitor management actions and decisions to maintain compliance with legal requirements.
• Evaluate changing demographics, and legal and technical developments in the field, and develop new programs to meet the corporation’s needs.
• Challenge and direct the plant management team to apply values in day-to-day actions and decisions.
• Facilitate Organizational Health Initiatives (OHI)
• Integrate standards of Leadership into client systems such as Performance Management, Succession Planning, Selection process, etc.
• Review personnel actions including merit increases, promotions, transfers, and disciplinary actions.  Ensure all actions comply with internal and external controls.
• Manage the uniform application of policies and procedures and the application of discipline.
• Manage and track safety training, plant incidents/accidents, and safety programs, plus case management for worker’s compensation, to ensure our employees work in a safe environment.
• Assist sector HR leadership in projects as needed.

Qualifications and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR strongly preferred; Associate Degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field with eight years of progressive experience in human resources at a management level.
• Experience independently identifying, developing, and leading key strategic projects to meet corporate business goals.
• Ability to guide efforts of plant-level HR resources to identify opportunities and lead change.
• Knowledge of HRIS and payroll software to assure accurate record-keeping, reporting, and administrative compliance consistent with regulatory and internal practices. Ability to utilize available data for assessment of current state on the progress of key initiatives.
• Experience in establishing effective approaches to improve employee engagement.
• Effective in problem-solving and dispute resolution.
• Experience and comfort working in a team-based matrix environment at a high level.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to establish approaches to improve the effectiveness of employee engagement efforts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of employees, especially during difficult and challenging situations.
• Knowledge in talent acquisition, performance management, and retention.
• Experience in preparing and delivering training to employees on HR/policy topics.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.