MPI Calera - HR Manager

McWane Plant & Industrial•Calera, AL

About The Position

The MPI Human Resources Manager is the link between company policy and best practices while strengthening and supporting MPI’s unique and engaging culture. The HR Manager will have both administrative and strategic responsibilities and serve as a point of contact for managers and employees of assigned, multi-site facilities. Taking an active role to understanding business issues and operations, this role works closely with senior leadership to provide an employee-oriented, high-performance culture that embraces McWane Way Principle of safety, leadership, accountability excellence, trust, teamwork, communication and environment to build a high quality and superior workforce. As a member of leadership, this role must act as a trusted advisor in providing input and counsel on business, people, and organizational issues. Administration and maintenance of corporate owned HR systems and policies, including employee performance appraisals, compensation, and benefits changes; responsible for maintaining compliance with company and governmental reporting requirements. Identify any gaps in legal requirements and government regulations affecting HR function(s); work with legal counsel and corporate HR to close identified gaps while ensuring procedures, processes and reports are compliant with applicable federal and state requirements, including but not limited to EEOC, FLSA, ADA. Facilitate and maintain strong employee relations across all levels to help drive a culture of strong employee engagement. Must be able to analyze problems and data to develop creative solutions relative to complex HR issues. Oversee and conduct investigations seeking the best resolution of employee relation issues, conferring with departmental leadership as appropriate; counsel employees and management in conflict resolutions. In partnership with Operations Leadership, develop a strategic recruitment plan to attract, hire and retain top talent; as subject matter expert, provide direction and ensure compliance with interviewing, screening and selection of employees. Coordinate and facilitate onboarding of new employees and maintain all employee files for assigned facilities complying with laws, regulations, and company requirements. Track, compile, and report on HR KPI metrics such as turnover, headcount, training hours, etc. Actively engage with team members through regular meetings, one-on-one discussions, and informal check-ins; facilitate open and transparent communication channels to ensure that concerns and suggestions are heard and addressed promptly. Organize employee engagement activities, recognition programs, and community outreach events.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
Minimum five (5) years of progressive human resources experience.
Experience in leading HR functions across a multi-site manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
Proven knowledge of HR laws such as, but not limited to, COBRA, FMLA, ADA and FLSA.
Excellent communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to maintain composure and handle multiple interruptions while providing excellent customer service.
Competency in planning, conflict management, delegation, critical thinking, customer focus, team-building and negotiation.
Standing and sitting for long periods of time.
May have to lift boxes of materials and supplies, up to 25 lbs.
Must have valid driver license.
Minimum of 20% (air/car) travel based on business needs.

Nice To Haves

HR Certification (e.g. PHR, SHRM-CP) preferred.
Combined education and relative work experience may be considered in lieu of Bachelor’s Degree.

Responsibilities

Administration and maintenance of corporate owned HR systems and policies, including employee performance appraisals, compensation, and benefits changes
Maintaining compliance with company and governmental reporting requirements
Identifying any gaps in legal requirements and government regulations affecting HR function(s)
Ensuring procedures, processes and reports are compliant with applicable federal and state requirements, including but not limited to EEOC, FLSA, ADA
Facilitating and maintaining strong employee relations across all levels to help drive a culture of strong employee engagement
Overseeing and conducting investigations seeking the best resolution of employee relation issues, conferring with departmental leadership as appropriate; counsel employees and management in conflict resolutions
Developing a strategic recruitment plan to attract, hire and retain top talent
Providing direction and ensure compliance with interviewing, screening and selection of employees
Coordinating and facilitating onboarding of new employees and maintain all employee files for assigned facilities complying with laws, regulations, and company requirements
Tracking, compiling, and reporting on HR KPI metrics such as turnover, headcount, training hours, etc.
Actively engaging with team members through regular meetings, one-on-one discussions, and informal check-ins
Facilitating open and transparent communication channels to ensure that concerns and suggestions are heard and addressed promptly
Organizing employee engagement activities, recognition programs, and community outreach events.