Human Resources Manager

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Job description

Nursery Supplies, Inc. provides the horticulture industry with innovative eco-friendly products of the highest quality, large selections, a wide distribution network and unsurpassed customer service. We are dedicated to partnering with our customers to help them grow their business by continually investing in product innovation and ecologically responsible practices.

Human Resources Manager

The Human Resources Manager will lead and develop the plant HR strategies around safety, staffing, training, and organizational development, while promoting the vision, mission, and values of Nursery Supplies, Inc. The individual in this role must understand business priorities and act as a strategic business partner translating priorities and goals into an HR agenda that supports our growing business.

The Human Resources Manager will:

• understand business goals and recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to effectively lead continuous improvement in business objectives, productivity, safety, and engagement
• communicate and coach the plant leadership around the successful application of policies and procedures acting as a strategic business partner
• respond quickly to changing business conditions, display resiliency and provide tools, expertise, and feedback to help the organization and leaders stay on track and relevant in changing business world
• guide and foster the culture in change leadership
• balance multiple priorities within the organization while maintaining employee engagement and satisfaction
• ensure the organization is staffed with high-performing team members with a focus on safety and continuous improvement

• be a team player with a strong drive to create a positive work environment being a champion and liaison for employees
• develop and effectively administer processes and plant policies that assure the plant complies with Federal and State law
• interface with all levels of the organization and act with discretion
• monitor the "pulse" of the employees to ensure a high level of employee engagement
• support a 24/5 or 24/7 manufacturing environment with multiple shifts being available to all employees

Basic Qualifications:

• 3 plus years of hands-on HR management experience in fast-paced environment
• Highly organized, detailed oriented, and ability to multi-task in a busy environment
• Strong communication skills, including written, verbal, and interpersonal
• Strong employee relations skills with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a manufacturing/light industrial environment
• Experience as a power user with ADP Workforce Now
• HR certification (such as PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP) certification
• Bilingual English/Spanish

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Advanced math skills needed to calculate compensation, bonuses, benefits analysis, percentages, etc.
• Strong working knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Outlook

Physical Requirements:

• Use standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, scanners, and fax machines
• Occasional short-term exposure to warm, hot, cool, or cold conditions in a manufacturing environment
• Occasional short-term exposure to fumes or airborne particles and loud noise in a manufacturing environment
• Filing and administrative office work is required
• Lift files, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand as necessary
• Learn new software applications as necessary
• Lift up to 20 pounds

Nursery Supplies, Inc. is proud to be an Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity, Inclusion and Diversity Supportive Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.