Human Resource Manager

Readerlink Distribution Services•Romeoville, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Manager will build overall organizational capability for the location. He/she/they/them will be expected to drive and implement HR initiatives to increase organizational effectiveness, build capability and talent of the workforce, and lead strategy and tactics to positively impact overall business performance and HR metrics. Lead human resources practices and objectives that will provide an employee-orientated workforce for the entire location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or related experience
Minimum 5 years’ experience in human resource management, including employee relations.
5 years’ experience between union and non-union environments
Experience with a large hourly workforce, in a distribution center or fulfillment environment strongly preferred.
Strong customer service focus, interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work independently
Ability to manage and organize multiple priorities
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Health and Safety experience preferred.
Intermediate to advanced PC Skills (Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skill and detail oriented
Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to speak with all levels of the organization
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports
Must be proficient in mathematics
Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s
Ability to do algebra and statistical analysis.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Must be able to sit for 5 hours per day
Will frequently have repetitive hand/arm movements for simple reaching and/or typing
Specific vision ability required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
Regularly required to stand; use hands and fingers, and handle or feel objects

Nice To Haves

3 years’ experience in Unionized manufacturing operations desired
Spanish/English a plus.
Health and Safety experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides HR consulting expertise to all levels of DC management and employees.
Acts as a resource and provides guidance to management and associates on issues that arise in the workplace by interpreting, applying, and administering company policies, labor contract, and labor and employment.
Coordinates internal investigations, handles grievances and maintains ER/Grievance log for the facility.
Drives all HR and employee relations programs. Resolves problems and serves as facilitator to reach resolution.
Consults with employees and managers to address root causes of issues and resolves through a systematic and analytical approach, including investigations. Make recommendations to minimize potential employment liability.
Consults with VP of HR and management team to analyze and assess people's needs and issues. Develops and implements appropriate action plans.
Manages full-lifecycle recruitment, onboarding, offboarding and benefits enrollment to ensure staffing/ talent needs are met for all non-exempt and exempt level positions.
Perform periodic training for all employee levels to include new business processes, policies, and compliance training.
Act as the Change Agent for the location.
Implements HR initiatives to improve organization effectiveness, including performance management systems, talent development, organization design, and cultural development.
Provides Affirmative Action program and administration in support of AAP, EEO and OFCCP compliance.
Act as the location lead for internal and external audits. Perform pre-audit activities to minimize risk and maximize audit results.
Identifies opportunities and recommends changes to increase performance, reduce costs, and positively impact HR metrics through analytical approaches, including the tracking of key data and analyzing trends.
Manage the compensation program for all hourly and salaried employees: annual increases; progression increases, new hire/promotional increase recommendations, and alignment of grades and ranges.
Develop and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) as they relate to the HR function. Develop HR presentations and conduct ad-hoc analysis on an as-needed basis for the DC Leadership Team.
Develop thoughtful, scalable people-driven initiatives around recruitment, retention, recognition, and engagement.
Maintains union seniority roster report, job bid postings, payroll submission.
Manages temporary provider new hire staffing log
Other duties as assigned.