Primary Function
The Human Resources Manager serves as a full HR Business Partner to our Oxford operations facilities by providing comprehensive Human Resources support and strategic guidance to the plant management teams.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Work closely with plant leaders to drive an injury-free culture through the development and execution of safety objectives.
- Ultimately responsible for all plant HR initiatives including employee & labor relations, performance management, HR compliance, organizational development, and training. Participates in developing departmental goals, objectives, and processes.
- Work closely with plant leaders to identify HR process improvement needs and develop solutions.
- Work with Plant Managers to develop communications strategies to keep employees up-to-date and engaged.
- Lead people development processes for plant employee performance management.
- Partner with leadership teams to execute HR strategies and activities that foster growth, innovation, and organizational effectiveness.
- Strategize and develop ways to recruit and attract superior candidates and retain talented employees. Manage all aspects of plant recruitment including internal posting, advertising, applicant tracking, screening, interviewing, pre-employment screens, offer letters, and onboarding.
- Drive, influence, advise and support the cultural and people aspects of organizational change, structures, people processes and initiatives within the organization in order to improve operational efficiency and people management.
- Manage all HR policies and programs related to employment law, employee health and safety, staffing, wage and salary compensation, benefits, and worker’s compensation.
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local employment legislation and regulations by remaining current with legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
- Responsible for employee engagement programs.
- Work with corporate HR team to develop learning strategies for plant employees, both salaried and hourly.
- Manage talent development process for salaried team members and work with Plant Manager and HR Director to develop own Individual Development Plan.
- Execute daily/weekly/monthly/etc. HR administrative duties and support the plant operations team as need.
- Perform other duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, industrial relations, or business administration.
Experience
- At least 5 years of progressiveexperience in a manufacturing environment.
Skills, Certifications, Abilities
- Experience with industrial safety processes and strong “safety culture” mentality required.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience in the administration of policies and programs related to employment law, employee health and safety, staffing, wage and salary compensation, benefits, and worker’s compensation.
- Strong business acumen and ability to understand business priorities and translate them into an HR agenda and goals that support the business.
- Outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and to navigate leaders through organizational change.
- Demonstrated ability to assess talent and improve talent assessment capabilities within an organization.
- Able to drive and support a culture of learning and development for all levels of the organization.
- Must have ability to exercise independent judgment, handle highly confidential sensitive information, flexing to changing needs and situations.
- Able to relate to, influence, and coach employees at all levels in the organization.
- Must be even-tempered and under control when dealing with emotional or serious situations.
- Customer service mentality and focus are a necessity.
- Must be very approachable and able to develop strong professional relationships and foster involvement at all levels of organization.
