HR Manager

American Packaging Corporation•Rochester, NY

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The HR Manager serves as a business partner and consultant for the Rochester, NY site, providing human resources advice, guidance, and support to managers and employees on a broad range of issues and policies. The position supports exempt and non-exempt employees, develops and executes human resource and business strategies and programs, and works with the HR team across locations on solutions, process improvements, and consistency across sites. The manager also establishes work priorities to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of 1–2 direct reports. The role supports site leadership and operations through employee relations, staffing, recruiting, compensation, benefits, payroll administration, workforce metrics, training, and compliance activities. The position requires strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations, confidentiality, communication, organization, adaptability, and the ability to address complex employee relations matters. Minimal air and/or automobile travel requiring overnight stays is expected approximately 2–3 times per year.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field from a four-year college or university; preferred.
Seven to ten years of related experience and/or training; preferred.
Strong knowledge and understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business publications, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, and present information effectively to groups.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, calculate rates, ratios, and percentages, and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to solve practical problems, define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and trust at all levels.
High attention to detail and ability to multitask, organize effectively, solve problems, and communicate clearly.
Ability to adapt to changing business dynamics and a flexible schedule when needed.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Ability to prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment.
Conflict resolution skills and ability to handle complex employee relations issues.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and other web-based applications.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Minimal air and/or automobile travel requiring overnight stays, approximately 2–3 times per year.

Responsibilities

Act as a liaison to site leadership, providing assistance and guidance on human resources issues and initiatives.
Coach and counsel management on policies and procedures, and provide leadership and consulting support to help achieve operations objectives.
Implement applicable corporate procedures and policies to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements, including EEO, AAP, HIPAA, and OSHA processes and postings.
Advise, counsel, interpret, and administer policies and procedures to ensure consistent application and compliance.
Counsel directors and managers on absenteeism, performance, conduct, and working relationships.
Attend divisional management meetings to learn about division structure, mission, and goals and share HR policy, procedure, and process updates.
Assist with gathering, analyzing, and reporting HR metrics and identifying current and future talent needs.
Consult on position reviews, internal reorganizations, compensation changes, and structure changes.
Collaborate with the HR team to share best practices, identify improvement areas, and participate in team initiatives and projects.
Analyze management training needs and develop and facilitate training on various topics.
Act as a liaison for recruitment, compensation, and benefits.
Partner with operations to investigate and resolve employee relations issues.
Work with managers to identify staffing needs, meet volume projections, and develop and implement staffing strategies and plans.
Use the ADP system to obtain, store, and analyze workforce data, and oversee payroll and employee benefit program administration activities.
Work with managers to create, revise, and maintain accurate job descriptions.
Recruit, screen, and recommend candidates for interview and employment.
Partner with the local Operations team to monitor leaves of absence, disability, and FMLA requests.
Support site leadership on employee relations matters, including corrective actions, to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
Complete other job-related assignments and special projects as directed.