Senior HR Consultant at Softworld Inc

Job Title: Senior HR Consultant

Job Location: Chattanooga TN 37421

Onsite Requirements:

• Manufacturing experience
• Employee relations
• HR policy and procedures strategy

Job Description:

• Responsible for design, plan and implements human resources programs and policies for benefits, Compensation, staffing, employee relations and training.
• This role is responsible for developing talent strategies to increase workforce diversity and ensure talent pipeline for the future.
• Manages the day-to-day functions of the Human Resources Department.
• Serves as second in command of the Human Resources function under the guidance of the Director of Human Resources.
• Supervises others in reaching department and company goals.
• This position is onsite at our manufacturing facility in Parsons, KS. Relocation is available.

Key Deliverables:

• Lead team responsible for talent development, performance management and employee engagement.
• Implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy.
• Evaluates human resources processes and strategies to determine improvements to be made and reports findings to top management.
• Recruit and interview potential applicants on experience, skills, and education.

Key Activities and Initiatives (Duties & Responsibilities):

• Responsible for developing relationships with individuals, employee groups and leaders of the business to communicate company policies/programs/procedures while providing leadership around organizational change, process consultation and organizational development.
• Change agent for company growth and transformation who can lead with vision.
• Ensures Human Resources Strategies including coaching/counseling employees and management, sourcing and selection, performance management programs, organizational effectiveness, compensation and providing Human Resources leadership.
• Oversees the talent acquisition process, which may include recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants, particularly for managerial, exempt, and professional roles; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• The HR Manager performs project lead for corporate projects, managing timelines, and working with cross-divisional teams and develops strategic that create a safety conscious.
• Enforces management guidelines by preparing, updating, and recommending human resource policies and procedures.
• Evaluates trends in compensation and benefits; researches and proposes competitive base and incentive pay programs to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent.
• Ensure legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable HR federal and state requirements, conducting investigations, and maintaining records.
• Ensure planning, monitoring, and appraisal of employee work results by training managers to coach and discipline employees; hearing and resolving employee issues; counseling employees and supervisors that drives high performance.
• Organizes and manages new employee orientation, on-boarding, and training programs.
  Supports timekeeping processing.
• Produces monthly headcount report and tracks departmental employment levels.
  Initiates and/or tracks and maintains any changes in associate status such as promotions, salary increases, transfers, terminations, changes of address, etc.
• Always follows company policies and procedures.
• Always follow proper safety rules and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience in Human Resources or related field.
• Minimum of five years of experience in the human resource management field required.
• Ability to solve problems at both a strategic and functional level.
• Must display a strong commitment to company core values.
• Must be able to organize and manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills are required.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, ERP, HRIS Windows, and Excel required.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals required.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees.