HR Manager

CANASTOTA DAIRY PRODUCTS LLC•Village of Canastota, NY

3d•$70,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The HR Manager oversees all human resources practices and processes, ensuring compliance with employment laws, supporting business goals, and fostering a positive and productive workplace culture. The role serves as a strategic partner to leadership while managing day-to-day HR operations. The HR Manager oversees recruitment and onboarding, employee relations, performance management, policy and handbook administration, payroll and benefits, compensation recommendations, HR records and systems, workforce analytics, professional development, and employee engagement. The role also manages workers’ compensation procedures, coordinates with department heads on employee performance, and works closely with union representatives to maintain positive labor-management relations and ensure compliance with the collective bargaining agreement. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Minimum of 5 years of prior related progressive experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office or related software, including experience with HRIS.
Current knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local labor laws.
Strong motivational, innovative, interpersonal, and professional verbal and written communication skills, and ability to work well with people.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to effectively solve complex issues.
Ability to consult and interact professionally with all levels of the organization.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Demonstrated ability to delegate and guide a team.

Nice To Haves

PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification.
Supervisory experience.
Experience in a union environment.

Responsibilities

Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including job postings, interviews, and selection.
Develop onboarding programs to integrate new hires effectively.
Serve as the first point of contact for employee concerns, conflict resolution, and workplace issues.
Support managers with coaching and performance management.
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws and regulations.
Update and enforce HR policies, the employee handbook, and procedures.
Implement performance review processes and provide guidance on goal setting.
Support professional development and training initiatives.
Administer payroll and benefits programs, working with vendors as needed.
Recommend competitive compensation structures to attract and retain talent.
Maintain employee records and HRIS systems.
Track HR metrics, including turnover, engagement, and absenteeism, and provide reports to leadership.
Manage employee benefits, including medical and dental options and supplemental fringe benefit programs.
Manage workers’ compensation procedures and programs in compliance with OSHA and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
Maintain current knowledge of employee and document recordkeeping and retention requirements, including federal and state posting requirements.
Track and monitor employee performance with department heads.
Create and maintain job descriptions.
Stay current on human resource management business relations, industry knowledge, technology, and communication tools.
Maintain an employee handbook that reflects the company’s goals and objectives.
Coordinate and evaluate employee events and programs to support employee morale and engagement.
Manage turnover and develop tools and resources for communicating human capital analytics across departments.
Work with union representatives to foster positive labor-management relations and address workplace matters.
Serve as a liaison between management and union representatives and ensure compliance with the collective bargaining agreement.
Perform other duties as assigned.