Manager, Human Resources
Damascus, VA, US, 24236
Job Summary/Overview
Position 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 is a manager of people role. 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 credible 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.
- Responsible for new employee orientation assuring all company policies/procedures, benefits, and pay periods are explained and all required forms are completed.
- Using 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 & development agenda.
- Drive consistent application of employment policies and employee development by reviewing management actions; advising managers; reviewing disciplinary, appraisal & counseling actions.
- Direct and coordinate the recruitment, selection, promotion and onboarding of talent.
- Administer core HR processes: performance appraisal, compensation, objective setting, and organizational capability/succession planning.
- Promote employee engagement & partner with leaders to drive a values- based performance culture.
- Provide sound HR judgment when problem solving & 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 & projects independently and as part of cross-functional teams that address organizational needs and goals.
- Manage multiple priorities in a face-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.
- Ability to manage through conflict while maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders
Required Qualifications
- B.S. Degree in Business, Industrial Relations, Human Resources, or a related field
- 5+ years of HR experience and/or training
- Equivalent combinations of experience and education may be considered
- SPHR, PHR, or SCP preferred
- Experience in a union manufacturing environment preferred
- Prior management experience preferred
Nearest Major Market: Virginia