Human Resource Manager

GENERAL SUMMARY (Describe the overall duties and responsibilities of the job):Responsible for the effective staffing, training, and development of all Plant associatesResponsible for the effective communication and enforcement of all company policies and expectationsDevelop, implement, and maintain effective EHS programs, practices and proceduresESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Duties required for successful job performance):Administers company policies by guiding and informing all associates of appropriate/expected actions and behaviors, documenting performance and behavior issues, determining and applying appropriate discipline, guiding other Managers and Supervisors through handling and documenting issues, and working with Corporate HR on issues involving terminations / harassment / other similar or more serious behaviors. Manages personnel recruitment and retention by working with local contract agencies, conducting interviews, determining who to offer employment to, and effectively managing the onboarding process. Oversee the Plant training function (KFS) by oversight of the new hire orientation process, verifying effective completion of new hire training requirements, delivering various training as needed, and managing the accurate completion and disposition of training documentation. Administers Plant annual review and talent development programs by preparing and facilitating the completion of all hourly annual reviews, reviewing all Salaried Performance & Development System documents (goal-setting, competency assessment, and annual reviews), working with all local Managers to refine their SPDS documents as needed for effectiveness, and ensuring timely completion of all SPDS documents by managers / supervisors at their facility. Facilitates effective associate morale and retention by insuring equitable and legal treatment of associates, fair and equal enforcement of policies, effectively managing recognition methods (service awards, Associate of the Month, employee appreciation events, etc.). Provides supervision, guidance, development, and support to all plant Human Resources personnel, including plant Environmental Health & Safety personnel. Develops effective department business plan by determining department needs, prioritizing, and planning / managing departmental budget. Oversees and administers Plant hourly wage and compensation programs by ensuring accurate payroll data to Corporate HR, managing (and working with Corporate HR on) local benefits administration, conducting local wage surveys, etc. Coordinate and manage the ongoing operations of the Environmental Management System (EMS); Maintain and update list of legal and other requirements; Maintain and update list of environmental aspects; Create and maintain the EMS manual; Request and assign resources per their level of authority, as required. Facilitate environmental health and safety training and awareness; Ensure effective environmental / 14001 communications to all associates; Coordinate and deliver EMS / 14001 training programs. Ensure compliance and kaizen of EMS system; Define and track objectives and targets / environmental performance – implement as needed; Manage the EMS internal auditing / corrective action program – ensure that non-conformances are corrected; Manage environmental regulatory compliance programs; Maintain 14001 certification.REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE (These are the traditional minimum, or required, bona-fide occupational qualifications and other requirements of most people in this job).Degree in Human Resources, or equivalent experience. Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.Demonstrated experience and expertise in labour / employee relations, employment law, health & safety, and disability claims management.Minimum 6 years’ experience in a HR Generalist role or 2 years’ minimum in an HR management roleREQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES (Those needed to perform the essential functions of the job).Excellent interpersonal skills (written and verbal communication, listening, etc.)High in leadership skills and integrityStrong conflict / performance management skillsGood organizational and time management skills; Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlinesAbility to effectively present and trainAbility to quickly and effectively make decisions and act on themGood MS-Office skills: Word, PowerPoint, ExcelBasic budgeting skillsAbility and knowledge to interpret basic employment and labor lawAbility to effectively assess / audit / kaizen processes and proceduresREQUIRED DECISION-MAKING AND ORGANIZATION IMPACT (Describe the typical types of decisions made by employees in this job and the likely impact of those decisions on the Company).“Administers company policy…” - If actions and/or decisions are not effective, the company may be susceptible to legal proceedings, poor morale and retention, and successful union activity.“Manages the Plant training function…” – If training is not effective, the company will tend to be less efficient, produce more scrap / waste / defects, and less able to meet customer expectations, resulting in higher costs and potential loss of sales.“Administers Plant annual review and talent development programs...” – If the company cannot adequately assess and develop talent, it’s performance is stagnant, it struggles to attract and retain good talent, and routinely has to look outside for talent when existing talent moves up or out.This position must develop strategies and tactics to achieve various EHS-related goals. If not done effectively, results could include a variety of excess costs (workers’ comp charges and rates, fines, etc.), higher injury rates, and problems with recruiting and retention.REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS (Indicate job titles for this job’s supervisor and direct reports).1. This position reports directly to the Plant Manager, with dotted line reporting to the Corporate HR Manager.2. This position does not have any direct reports.WORKING CONDITIONS (Describe the environment within which the work is performed).Primarily office environment, with occasional time spent on factory floor (10-20%)Infrequent travel is possible, mostly day tripsPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSAble to travel within the manufacturing area via main aisle waysPeriodically may require keyboarding for extended periods of time