Human Resources Manager

About the role

The Human Resources Manager supports a dedicated, cross-functional Associate base. Responsible for all aspects of HR at the Upland Facility: Recruiting, Compensation and Benefits, Workforce Management, Policy Alignment and Compliance, HRIS/Payroll Data Administration, Learning and Development. The HR Manager creates a culture of continuous improvement by communicating and deploying HR best practices to improve overall associate experience and engagement.

Job Responsibilities

• Recruits, screens and conducts reference checks on job applicants.
• Prepares and updates job descriptions; wage and benefit survey analysis; compiles EEO and all other HR reporting as needed.
• Conduct new hire and termination interviews.
• Assist in employee relations, as needed conduct formal and informal counseling of employees, witness and record employee responses to counseling.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding company policies, procedures and programs.
• Processing paperwork (background check & drug test), ensuring completeness of new hire folder and following up on documents needed.
• Promptly process workforce changes and employee change of status in HRIS.
• Maintain I-9 forms in compliance with Federal laws.
• Coordinate on-site training programs and office events (i.e. lunch and learns, holiday party).
• Oversees monitors and updates HRIS system to provide up-to-date personnel information and reporting.
• Create and conduct training and employee development. Lead the Succession Planning and Individual Development Plan processes. Manage training record capture and reporting.
• Respond to unemployment notices, wage claims and employment verifications.
• Manage all active, terminated, temporary employee records.
• Responsible for complying with proper internal controls as necessary to conduct job functions and/or carry out responsibilities and/or administrative activities at Company.
• Unemployment Claims, Workers Compensation, Investigations.
• Process all new hires, terminations and changes accurately and efficiently.
• Assure compliance with all federal and state employment and labor laws and regulations.

Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor Degree preferred in Industrial Relations, Business, Human Resources or equivalent experience.
• Certification in HR a plus.

Experience

• 5 to 10 years of HR leadership experience
• Highly desired: Experience supporting HR functions within a manufacturing environment.
• Detailed knowledge of laws and regulations relating to employment, wage and benefit administration, employee relations and personnel records.
• Working knowledge of general policies and procedures.
• Strong Customer Relations skills.
• Ability to handle highly confidential information in an appropriate manner
• Excellent problem solving skills are required to handle unexpected situations in a timely and appropriate manner
• Ability to work in a high demand or fast pace environment