Manager, Human Resources

Job Summary/Overview

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for developing and implementing HR practices at the site level to enable the business unit/function to achieve broader business objectives.  This role leads a team of HR professionals.  Achievement of key HR objectives is critical through effective leadership of HR team members and collaboration with business leaders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as coach and business partner to leadership teams within a unit, function, or site.
• Actively manage employee relations. Facilitate the process between employees and leadership to discuss/resolve issues.
• Oversees that staffing and recruiting process complies legally and with company policies and procedures.
• Employ data-driven approach, partner with management to determine best strategy/actions for maintaining production staffing levels.
• Analyze training and development needs and implement the training and development agenda.
• Drive consistent application of employment policies and employee development by reviewing management actions; advising managers; reviewing disciplinary, appraisal & counseling actions.
• Direct the recruitment, selection, promotion, and onboarding of talent.
• Lead core HR processes: performance appraisal, compensation, objective setting, and organizational capability/succession planning.
• Promote employee engagement and partner with leaders to drive a values-based performance culture.
• Provide sound HR judgment when problem solving and making decisions to support the client group.
• Partner with leadership teams to implement successful organizational changes.
• Collaborate with HR colleagues within the business unit and across the enterprise (e.g., Talent, Compensation, Recruiting, Payroll, Field HR) to drive implementation of HR projects and initiatives. 
• Manage and execute HR programs and projects independently and as part of cross-functional teams that address organizational needs and goals.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with effective communication and follow-through on commitments.
• Coach, mentor and develop direct reports to achieve goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

• Change agent mentality along with coaching capability.
• Strong ability to influence business leadership decisions.
• Strong employee relations skills and business management coaching.
• Confidence in delegating tasks to employees.
• High tolerance for ambiguity.
• Experience in investigations and resolving employee conflicts.
• Ability to manage conflict while maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders.  
• Travel Percentage <10%

Required Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Business, Industrial Relations, Human Resources, or a related field.
• 5+ years of HR experience or equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.
• 2+ leadership experience required.
• Preferred SPHR, PHR, or SCP certification.
• Preferred experience in a manufacturing environment.