Manager, Human Resources

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Job description

Overview

Purpose:

The HR Manager serves as a trusted business partner, executing strategic HR plans to further business goals. The HR Manager provides frontline, day-to-day support in administering human resources policies and programs covering a broad range of HR topics which include staffing, on-boarding, employee interactions & support, performance management, and training & development. Position also takes partners to support workers compensation, compensation, benefits, diversity & engagement initiatives, and policy interpretation. A large component of the role works in partnership with corporate-based leaders within all functions and will be focused on employee relations, talent development, and company initiatives.

Responsibilities

Core Accountabilities:

* Participate and formulate bold breakthrough thinking to formulate a vision and strategic plans to increase productivity and streamline organizational effectiveness. Introduce these plans to client groups, champion the changes, and help implement
* Maintains knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensures policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance. Advises management in appropriate resolution of employee relations issues.
* Responds to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs.
* Plans, conducts, and assists in new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward company goals and objectives.
* Investigates accidents and prepares reports for insurance carrier if requested. Investigates and prepares EEOC claims on an as needed basis.
* Supports clients in administration of programs of the company in areas of training/development, compensation and staffing, performance assessments. In partnership with the Compensation and Benefits department, administers salary administration program to ensure compliance and equity within the organization and requests wage surveys within labor market to determine competitive wage rate. Partners with Compensation and Benefits department in administering benefits programs such as life, health, dental, disability, pension, vacation, sick leave, and leaves of absence.
* Conducts exit interviews to determine reasons behind separations. Use information to coach managers/supervisors and devise programs for training, increase retention statistics, and employee satisfaction.
* Participate and drive task forces, committees, and groups responsible for improving employee performance, employee job satisfaction, and culture initiatives.
* Assists training and recruiting department in development of management in interviewing skills, hiring procedures, promotion and termination procedures, performance review skills, safety procedures, and sexual harassment policies and other Employee/Management trainings.
* Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Leadership Expectations:

* Operate with the highest level of conduct, integrity, and confidentiality; setting the example for leaders and associates.
* Develop and nurture strong cross functional partnerships; driving business results and inspiring a culture of transparency, collaboration, and accountability.
* Serve as an PSEB advocate in the industry and marketplace.
* Recruit, identify, develop, and retain talent that delivers performance excellence.
* As a manager, serve as a leader of company culture, norms, and conduct.
* Ability to balance a strong management presence with a high level of approachability, encouraging and eliciting associate feedback and interaction.

Education/Experience Required:

* College degree preferred
* Four to six years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
* Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
* Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers/supervisors, clients, customers, and the general public.
* Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
* Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
* Knowledge of word processing software, spreadsheet software, Internet software and Human Resource Systems.
* Excellent knowledge of Excel, Word and Powerpoint
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Ability to work as a team member
* PHR or SPHR certified through HRCI a plus

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that are required by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

* While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to talk or hear. The associate is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; as well as reach with hands and arms.
* The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
* Ability to work in open environment with fluctuating temperatures and standard lighting.
* Ability to work on computer and mobile phone for multiple hours; with frequent interruptions.
* Required to travel in elevator or stairwells to attend meetings and engage with associates on multiple floors throughout building.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. As an International Retailer, occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required during periods of high volume. This role operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.

Other Considerations:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the role.