Summary
The Human Resources Manager is responsible for overseeing day-to-day human resources activities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment consisting of approximately 200 employees operating out of three different locations: Adairsville, GA; Chatsworth, GA; and Dadeville, AL. This position supports two different business entities within the Surfacing Division: Rubber Designs and Sprinturf.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage recruitment process from start to finish including headcount analysis, posting vacancies, screening candidates, scheduling and conducting interviews, reference checks and making an offer.
- Responsible for effective onboarding, new employee orientation and offboarding.
- Provide advice and guidance on employment terms, conditions and policies and procedures.
- Provide advice and guidance to managers/supervisors dealing with difficult situations related to direct reports.
- Manage employee counseling and disciplinary action as appropriate. Work closely with managers for appropriate course of action. Lead investigations when necessary and make unbiased recommendations on further action.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies as well as all applicable federal and state laws.
- Research and stay up to date of new or upcoming changes in federal and state employment law and guidelines.
- Research and develop new and existing policies and procedures. Ensure proper communication to all staff and manage implementation.
- Participate in forecasting and budgetary planning as it relates to headcount, salaries and workforce expenditures.
- Oversee employee benefits. Responsible for yearly open enrollment events. Serve as liaison between employee and benefit administrator or carrier. Also manage non-insurance benefits such as PTO and tuition assistance programs.
- Responsible for all Workers Compensation claims. File and collect appropriate documentation, report injuries to all applicable parties, such as OSHA and corporate safety committee.
- Manage company’s safety program to include overseeing employee training, updating safety policies, administering safety discipline when necessary and tracking incidents/injuries and lost time.
- Manage and drive the performance management program in conjunction with the relevant managers.
- Update/maintain organizational matrix and job descriptions as required.
- Deal appropriately with sensitive and confidential information and bring any relevant information to the attention of the corporate HR team as well as any applicable members of senior management.
- Other duties may be assigned by Director of HR
Competencies
☒ Analytical Decision-Making
☒ Communication
☒ Learning & Development
☒ Planning & Organizing
☒ Professionalism & Integrity
☒ Financial Management
☒ Risk-Taking/Creative Thinking
☒ Teamwork & Relationship-Building
☒ Results Orientation
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor’s degree
- 5-7 years of experience Human Resources, preferably in the manufacturing industry.
Travel
Travel to Chatsworth and Dadeville sites required. Expected to report to these sites on a consistent basis.
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as employment contracts, policy/procedures, labor law documentation, safety manuals, OSHA directives and other material directly related to employment and employee relations. Must have the ability to write routine reports and correspondence as well as be able to speak effectively before groups of employees of the organization.
Reasoning Ability
Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Computer Skills
Demonstrated proficiency with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access
Other Requirements
- Experience with HRIS and/or Payroll Software systems, UKG preferred
- Experience in Manufacturing Industry
Other Skills
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the administrative duties of this job, the employee will frequently walk and sit; use hands and fingers, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or listen. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet, except in the manufacturing environment where PPE may be required
