HR Manager

Ethos•Mason City, IA

11d

About The Position

The HR Manager manages and administers Human Resource and office functions for all employees. The role administers corporate policies and develops and implements local programs addressing employment relations, wage and salary administration, Iowa Workers' Compensation, employee benefits, safety programs, training, and other assigned issues. The HR Manager directly supervises Human Resources and Payroll staff and other department personnel as assigned. The position oversees recruiting and hiring, consistent administration and communication of policies and programs, employee welfare plans, compensation and performance appraisal programs, payroll processing, employment terminations, departmental records and reports, training, and company safety and health programs. The HR Manager also serves as a liaison and problem solver on personnel matters in accordance with company policies and applicable laws and regulations, and keeps the executive team informed of significant problems that could jeopardize company goals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Human Resources or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Five to ten years of progressive leadership experience in Human Resources positions, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Manufacturing industry experience.
Ability to exercise judgment when dealing with recurrent and non-recurrent problems, particularly people-oriented matters.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Strong flexibility and time-management skills.
Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and problems while attending to relevant details.
Excellent organizational skills.
Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Ability to influence management decision-making in areas affecting Human Resources responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Specialized training in employment law, compensation, employee relations, safety, and training.

Responsibilities

Direct employment activities and ensure qualified employees are recruited and hired in a timely manner.
Ensure policies and programs are understood and administered consistently, and that communications are disseminated to employees.
Oversee implementation of Human Resources programs through HR staff and monitor administration of employee welfare plans, including pension, life insurance, salary continuation, long-term disability, and healthcare programs; ensure employees and spouses understand the plans and that required documents are accurate, complete, and submitted.
Administer wage and salary administration and performance appraisal programs for exempt and nonexempt employees; review wage ranges annually for internal and external equity and make recommendations.
Oversee weekly or bi-weekly payroll processing.
Review, guide, and approve management recommendations for employment terminations.
Direct the preparation and maintenance of departmental records and reports.
Keep the executive team informed of significant problems that jeopardize company goals or are not adequately addressed at the line-management level.
Develop and supervise training programs and conduct supervisory training proactively and as needs are identified.
Lead implementation of company safety and health programs and monitor tracking of OSHA-required data.
Act as a liaison and problem solver on personnel matters in accordance with company policies and applicable laws and regulations, including OSHA, Wage-Hour, Unemployment Compensation, and ERISA.
Directly supervise Human Resources and Payroll staff and other department personnel as assigned.