Human Resource & Safety Manager

Metro Supply Chain USA•Middletown, OH

About The Position

Aspect Retail Logistics, US, Inc. is seeking a Human Resources and Safety Manager to join its Leadership Team. Reporting to the Sr Manager Labor Relations, this role provides generalist services across health and safety, employee relations, talent management, performance management, compensation and benefits, and employee engagement. The position supports the organization’s strategic plans and works with facility management, Operations, HR Shared Services, and other business partners to maintain effective HR and safety practices. The manager leads employee relations and performance management activities, advises management on employment matters and compliance, oversees workers’ compensation and workplace safety programs, and supports employee engagement, recognition, training, and recruitment. The role also manages site HR administration, including employment changes, new hire and termination processing, time and attendance, and temporary staffing vendor relationships. The position works in an office environment at a computer 80% of the time and on the warehouse floor walking and standing 20% of the time. It may require normal or extended office hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends, and independent travel to support company objectives and professional development. Physical activities include regularly standing, walking, using hands to handle or feel, reaching, and talking or hearing; climbing or balancing may also be required, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling are occasionally required. The work environment is usually moderately noisy. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Experience in Retail Grocery or CPG is required.
A minimum of 5–7+ years of experience in an exempt leadership position in a distribution or manufacturing setting.
Strong consulting, problem-solving, conceptual, and interpersonal skills for working with management, vendors, and customers.
Ability to analyze and solve problems of varied scope and implement solutions decisively.
Strong project management and organizational skills, including planning work and monitoring progress toward goals.
Knowledge of continuous improvement problem-solving techniques, including DMAIC and 5Y.
Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate information effectively.
Demonstrated commitment to exceptional customer service.
Knowledge of benefit and employment laws, including ADA/ADEA, EEO, FLSA, FMLA, HIPPA, Wage & Hour, and the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Strong working knowledge of personal computers and intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and HR systems and software.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect employee rights and responsibilities.
Working knowledge of multiple states.
Able to work normal or extended office hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends, to meet deadlines.
Able to travel independently to support company objectives and personal development.
Ability to regularly stand, walk, handle or feel objects, reach, and talk or hear; may need to climb or balance and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
PHR or SPHR designation.
OSHA 30-hour certification.
ADP WorkforceNow experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain a positive employee relations climate through fair application of policies, culture and climate assessment, inclusive communication, and resolution of employee issues.
Support implementation of HR and safety programs that advance business strategic plans.
Analyze HR trends, including turnover, retention, time to fill, and recruiting spend; prepare reports and partner with business leaders on outcomes.
Develop relationships with facility management, administer HR policies and procedures, and monitor internal communication.
Work with managers to identify employee performance and develop action plans for underperforming teammates.
Collaborate with Operations and HR Shared Services to meet business unit needs.
Provide management leadership and consultation on employee relations, performance and salary reviews, corrective action, documentation, recruitment, selection, coaching, development, and policy and legislation awareness.
Ensure compliance with company policies and federal and state laws and regulations; advise on legislative changes and promote consistent and fair application of policies and practices.
Investigate teammate concerns, develop resolutions, and ensure planned outcomes are implemented.
Administer HR activities, including performance appraisal approvals, status changes, relocation activities, visas, and employment-law changes affecting Human Resources.
Administer workers’ compensation claims, modified work accommodations, return-to-work programs, and follow-up.
Support workplace safety and OSHA programs and compliance; manage accident investigations and take actions to reduce future losses.
Notify appropriate internal and external parties about reportable incidents.
Support and oversee safety meetings, audits, and inspections; evaluate performance, identify corrective actions, and conduct follow-up assessments.
Provide guidance to ensure the site meets applicable industry, local, state, and federal health and safety requirements.
Promote a safety culture and maintain environmental and OSHA records, reports, and compliance documents.
Collaborate with leadership on site injury and incident notification, infestation, and case management; retain written logs of safety inspections, reports, and correspondence.
Partner with site leadership on employee engagement action plans and promote employee input into decisions affecting their work, department, or facility.
Promote adherence to Our Way values and behaviors, develop teammate morale, and foster open communication while complying with compensation guidelines.
Conduct exit interviews and analyze results to help develop retention action plans.
Implement recognition programs and develop community relations.
Manage timely employee change forms, new hire and termination processing, and time and attendance administration.
Facilitate and track annual site training programs, including harassment prevention, orientation, health and safety, and Train the Trainer programs.
Identify training and development needs and partner with the Learning & Development Manager on site-specific solutions.
Work with Operations to implement work-system improvements that positively affect business results.
Coach site supervisors and team members to develop individual and team leadership skills.
Manage recruitment, orientation, and training planning within budget to ensure appropriate staffing resources.
Maintain selection, transfer, and promotion processes; develop cost-effective recruitment strategies; advise managers on selection and total compensation; identify trends and recommend changes.
Manage the temporary staffing program and vendor relationships.
Perform pre-employment checks, administer site benefits communications, and participate in job fairs.
Travel independently as needed to support company objectives and personal development.