Human Resources Manager

Job Title:  Human Resource Manager  

Classification: Exempt 

Reports to: Chief Administrative Officer  

Position Overview 

This position plays a key role in leading and directing the routine functions of the Human Resource department including hiring and interviewing staff, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices.  
 

Essential Functions 

Partners with the leadership team to understand and execute the organization's human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning. 

Provides support and guidance to, management, and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise; may be required to administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as providing reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and terminations. 

Manages 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. 

Analyzes trends in compensation and benefits; researches and proposes competitive base and incentive pay programs to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent. Oversee employee benefit programs. Ensures enrollments or waiver of coverage and 401K enrollments. 

Creates learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities for employees. 

Enforces company guidelines by developing and updating company policies and procedures. Ensuring management is trained on each policy.  

Oversees employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations and creates corrective action forms for confirmation of incidents and violations. 

Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance. 

Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law. 

Manages and maintains compliance with labor laws and regulations enforced by the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), including wage and hour, workers’ compensation, and workplace safety requirements. Prevailing wage compliance. 

Has experience supporting labor relations matters, including working with unions, collective bargaining representatives, and regulatory agencies. 

Other Duties and Responsibilities 

Provide administrative support to management when required.  

Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.  

Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skills.  

Provide excellent customer service to clients, vendors and suppliers.  

Perform other duties as assigned.  

Supervisory Responsibility 

Supervises HR Assistant/Generalist 

Travel 

Minimal travel (up to 10%) for off-site training  

Mental and Physical Demands 

Light physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of a clerical nature  

Physical Demands  

% of time  

Stand  

15%  

Walk  

15%  

Sit  

70%  

Use of hands and fingers  

90%  

Stoop, Kneel, Crouch or Crawl  

20%  

Lift up to 10 pounds  

40%  

Lift 25 pounds or more  

1%  

Work Environment 

Well-lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office/production setting with adequate ventilations.  

Moderate noise, business office with computers and printers  

Required Education, Experience, Certifications, and Licenses 

Preferred 

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required 

Five (5) or more years of experience in Human Resources with progressive management responsibility 

Required 

Associate degree in business administration, human resources, or relevant field or three (3) to five (5) years of experience in Human Resources with progressive responsibilities 

Familiarity with HR principles 

Knowledge of HR systems and databases  

Experience working with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and familiarity with applicable labor compliance requirements. 

Knowledge of union environments, collective bargaining agreements, and labor relations best practices. 

Core Competencies 

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills. 

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate. 

Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. 

Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations. 

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. 

Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS and talent management systems. 

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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employees for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

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