HR Manager (Elk Grove, CA - Distribution Center)

For Earth For Life

Kubota has come a long way since its humble beginnings in 1890. Yet, throughout the years, one thing has remained absolute: We create solutions that support the lives of human beings. Because of that, Kubota considers people our most valuable resource. And our Human Resources department is critical to our mission of supporting the well-being, development and engagement of each and every employee.

The Division Human Resources Manager acts as a strategic business partner while managing divisional human resources functions. Collaboration is key, so the Division HR Manager closely partners with team members in support of safety, facilities and budget administration.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES:  This position does the following in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and local laws / regulations and the Company’s policies, procedures and guidelines:

• Serve as initial point of advice, problem resolution and facilitation in the areas of employee relations, performance management and employee discipline. 
• Interact and consult with division and corporate management in the planning, approval and implementation of staffing projections, recruitment strategies, posting/advertising, screening and applicant pool development
• Conduct needs assessments with division management to identify and evaluate individual and/or group training requirements for employees. 
• Provide initial assistance and problem resolution to division employees on employee benefit issues. 
• Oversight of the development, management and implementation of a variety of programs to ensure regulatory compliance as mandated by local, State and Federal agencies. 
• Provide a range of generalist support and problem resolution to division including, but not limited to, implementation of FMLA and catastrophic leave policies, compliance with ADA, FLSA, OSHA, Workers’ Compensation and other Federal, State and local regulations. 
• Monitor, advise and counsel on company policies, procedures and practices.
• Ensure compliance with employee records.
• Monitor entry into Ceridian (payroll system) and ensure compliance within the division for each payroll period.
• Responsible for preparing, recommending, implementing and maintaining succession planning programs and processes for the division personnel.
• Additional duties assigned by management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s in business management, Human Resources or Business Administration required.
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and local employment laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of equal opportunity and affirmative action requirements.
• Knowledge of FMLA, FLSA, ADA and other employment legislation and regulations.
• Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills including the ability to analyze complex information and to define and solve problems.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Typical office environment

DISCLAIMER:

The information provided in the description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within the classification.  This description is not intended to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees assigned to this job/classification.  This job is intended to include the current essential functions of the job.  Management reserves the right to add or modify the duties and responsibilities and to designate other functions as essential at any time.

 Kubota is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.