Essential Job Functions

• Maintain a strategic and operational view that links the role of HR to the business needs.

• Participate in organizational development efforts for the company

• Recommend, develop, and implement approved policies in accordance with governmental laws and regulations; update and maintain the HR Policy Handbook and ensure the communication of same to all employees

• Design and administer the compensation program; review and analyze labor market to make recommendations regarding the company’s wage structure evaluating both internal and external equity

• Recommends budget requirements for human resource expenditures and training activities

• Manage employee benefit insurance plans; conduct contract negotiations with outside vendors and brokers; conduct annual re-evaluation of policies for cost effectiveness

• Develop strong working relationships with supervisory staff providing expertise for all employment issues

• Manages career pathing and succession plan activities

• Ensure staffing plan supports the company’s strategic plan and budgets

• Build and maintain relationships with employment vendors

• Manage the employee recruiting process for exempt level

• Develop and maintain appropriate training procedures & techniques for new hires. This includes new employee introductions

• Review and maintain job descriptions for all jobs within the company

• Coordinate outside Temporary Agencies and ensure they follow safety procedures.

• Partner with the Environmental Health Safety Manager to ensure compliance with safety training programs & OSHA requirements

• Offer ongoing training to employees

• Prepare all required government and outside agency reports in a timely manner.

• Receive and act on employee complaints or grievances; work with supervisors and managers to sound resolution.

• Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations concerning all areas of employment

• Plan and organize Company events (summer, holiday, etc.) and employee recognition programs

• Supervise, coordinate, and assign activities to direct reports; evaluate staff performance to recommend personnel actions such as promotion, retention, transfer, or dismissal

• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

• Minimum 8 years of progress Human Resources experience

• Extensive knowledge of principles and practices of HR administration

• Excellent analytical, judgment and influencing skills to ensure the ability to broker effective HR solutions for the organization

• In-depth Knowledge of State and Federal laws and regulations

• Effective organizational and time management skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Business acumen and basic understanding of financials