Human Resources Manager

Job Summary:

The Human Resource Manager will lead and direct the routine functions of the Human Resources (HR) department across multiple union locations including hiring and interviewing staff, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices.

Reports To:

Vice President of Human Resources

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Oversees the daily workflow of the department and HR Generalists.
• Provides constructive and timely performance feedback. 
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Support the Operational Leaders of the business units in the design and execution of employee and organization development strategies that equip staff to carry out the organization’s mission
• Oversee the performance management review process to ensure consistency, fairness, and timeliness
• Provide support and input to management regarding employee relation issues from coaching to corrective action; proactively maintain a positive work environment through a fair and consistent resolution process
• Help create and interpret organizational policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure alignment with the organization’s mission that are in compliance with government laws and regulations
• Create and report metrics documenting the success of talent development initiatives and align initiatives with organizational objectives and strategies
• Manage and conduct recruitment efforts for all exempt, nonexempt, hourly and contract employees
• Oversee and improve the employee onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Support internal communications to ensure coordination of consistent and accurate messaging
• Maintain and update the employee handbook to ensure accuracy and timely distribution to employees
• Maintain knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations impacting human resource functions and ensure that policies and procedures are in compliance
• Effectively partner with others to lead organizational initiatives such as large-scale change management, employee engagement, team effectiveness, and coaching at individual, team, and organization levels
• Participate in developing department goals, objectives and systems
• Administer benefits, including open enrollment, claims resolution, change reporting, approving invoices for payment and communicating benefits information to employees
• Handle employee relations counseling and exit interviewing
• Maintain and develop functionality of the human resource information system, its records and compile reports from the HRIS
• Maintain healthy ongoing relationships with external vendors.
• Travel as required (up to 25%).

Required Skills/Abilities:

• 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 organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• A minimum of 3 years of human resource management experience preferred.
• Experience in a union environment preferred.
• Experience using Dayforce preferred.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times. 
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.