Human Resources Manager

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Job description

Overview:
Lynden Logistics (formerly Lynden International), a member of the Lynden family of companies, has roots in transportation going back more than 100 years. We are a freight forwarder who offers full service solutions of logistical services that support the entire supply chain.

Administers Human Resource activities of the Company. This is an individual contributor manager position.

Responsibilities:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Knowledge of state and local employment laws.

Assist with performance evaluations.

Assist with training of personnel.

Assists department managers in the handling of personnel issues.

Assist employees with employment issues.

Coordinate various projects with external resources, and executive management when necessary.

Manages employee leaves to ensure compliance with all federal, state and local laws.

Recommends changes to Employee Handbook and Management Guide as needed.

Assist with and oversees recruitment and new hire processing.

Administers Fit for Work (FFW) policy and procedures (drug screening and return to work).

Collects data, develops, and updates Affirmative Action Plan.

Involved in and assists with compensation, benefits, and related company policies.

Assists in monthly payroll process.

Other duties as assigned.

COMMENTS: This position requires the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree with 3-5 year's related HR experience. Human Resource certification desirable.

Experience working with iCIMS, Ceridian Dayforce, and Lynden's learning Management systems preferred, but not required.

Advanced user of MS Office products preferred.

Excellent organizational skills.

Able to work cooperatively and cohesively with others, lead and direct work.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Excellent written and verbal communication skills necessary to effectively present information in writing and orally in one-on-one and small group situations and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, general public and other employees of the organization. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, or governmental regulations and write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical and unusual problems and deal with a variety of complex situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or oral form. This position requires independent thinking and decision making.

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 duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and drive. Occasionally, must lift or move up to 25 pounds.

Ability to travel upon request.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Working from home is on a limited basis. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate.

We offer a robust benefit and PTO package

Lynden Logistics is a federal contractor so all employees, including employees working from home/distant, are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, absent being granted an accommodation due to medical or sincerely held religious belief.

Must be able to pass Security Threat Assessment under TSA regulations.

Ability to possess and maintain a TSA Security Threat Assessment(STA) with a status of Passed, or a TSA recognized equivalent. TSA recognized equivalents include a Secure Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge, Commercial Driver's License(CDL) with Hazmat Endorsement issued within the 50 States or District of Columbia, the Transportation Worker Identification Card(TWIC), or Free and Secure Trade(FAST) card issued by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. STA's will be submitted by Lynden Logistics upon job offer and renewed thereafter. Recognized equivalents must be current at time of application and successfully renewed by the applicant thereafter.

Equal Opportunity Employer