Human Resources Manager

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Job description

You may know Lodge Cast Iron as the skillet on your grandmother's stove, but what you may not know is that Lodge is the only producer of a full line of US made cast iron cookware -- and we are growing! We have an immediate opening for a Human Resource Manager who will be responsible for leading the HR team to identify, develop and deploy business driven strategies and help create a high performing organization capable of achieving business objectives.

This position is eligible for some of the best benefits around, including: profit sharing, an onsite medical clinic, 401k employer match, PTO, and paid holidays. If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply now!

Minimum Requirements: A successful candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree and five years of human resource experience, or nine years of experience in the Human Resources field preferably in manufacturing. The ideal candidate should be a self-starter and can work independently but also be able to work as part of a team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Know and understand employee engagement metrics, drivers, and implications; develop action plans accordingly.
* Leverage data, insights, observations and assessments to proactively provide meaningful business solutions to stakeholders
* Develop and maintain good working relationships with employees and all supervisors and managers in the organization
* Identify retention risks and implement strategies to mitigate risks while coaching others on ways to engage and retain key talent.
* Develop talent acquisition plans that anticipate short and long-term business needs.
* Advocate employee communications processes that inform employees as well as to assure two-way communications between employees and management
* Responsible for people development, individual and team performance, and coaching.
* Provide guidance and direction to business leaders on human resource management policies, processes, and systems.
* Maintain a current knowledge of all company Human Resource policies, goals, and procedures, and communicate to and enforce consistently with all employees.
* Assure HR and business practices are compliant with legal requirements in the areas of employment and employment administration.
* Recommend employee relations practices necessary to establish a positive employee relationship and promote a high level of employee morale and motivation.
* Counsel and assist employees with problems and questions relating to personnel policies and procedures.
* Assist in review of all disciplinary actions, to ensure consistency.
* Participate in developing department goals, objectives, and systems.
* Assure that annual employee job performance assessments are conducted; facilitate calibration processes to help drive objectivity and consistency.
* Work in partnership with HR Programs Manager to execute and maintain compensation programs for both hourly and salary employees.
* Assist in establishing departmental measurements that support the accomplishment of the company's strategic goals.

ABOUT LODGE CAST IRON

Since 1896, we have been making heirloom-quality cookware and accessories. We currently operate two manufacturing locations in South Pittsburg, Tennessee, our home since it all began. Backed by over 125 years of experience, each piece of Lodge cookware is crafted for durability and versatility. We don't just make cookware-we make memories that last for generations!

We have a team of skilled professionals who are the key to our high-quality work. As a family-owned company, we take care of our employees and strive to create a fun and friendly work culture!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lodge Manufacturing does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age political affiliation or belief, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law).