Human Resources Manager

Great Dane•Wayne, NE

About The Position

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for managing all HR functions, including recruiting, training, payroll, safety, benefits, and worker’s compensation and administering the HR policies.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business, or other related field of study is required .
Experience: Minimum 2-3 years HR Management experience is required.
3-5 years of HR Generalist experience
2+ years of related experience in maintaining a nonunion presence in a manufacturing setting.
Knowledge of principles and procedures and Federal and State laws for employee recruitment, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and Safety and Environmental.
Thorough knowledge of labor law.
High safety, environmental and health standards.
Must have knowledge of safety regulations and support the safety officer in the facility.
Must have knowledge of the environmental requirements issued by state and federal agencies.
Must be able to work with and negotiate regulatory agencies.
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Willingness to continually embrace personal and professional development.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, Outlook, & PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred.
Bilingual with fluency in English & Spanish preferred but not required.
PHR or SHRM certification highly recommended but not required.
Continued Education in related fields as needed is favored.
HRIS experience a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Create a true business partnership with Plant Management.
Establish and maintain a presence on the plant floor to keep a read on the pulse of the organization.
Actively participate in succession planning.
Actively support safety initiatives and the improvement of safety performance at the facility.
Understand, follow and enforce all established Company policies, procedures and recognized practices.
Responsible for selection, recruitment, and interviewing of plant employees and work jointly with corporate recruiter, supervisory and department heads.
Oversee onboarding for new employees to effectively prepare them for the work environment and to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives.
Enforce and apply company policies, benefits, practices, procedures, programs and applicable laws.
Create the HR Governance packet that includes analyzing statistical reports concerning employee related data such as hires, turnover, and absenteeism and develop action plans to solve problems.
Be an employee advocate and resolve employee relations issues in a fair and consistent manner that recognizes employee needs and protects the needs of the plant to operate in an effective and efficient manner.
Provide effective guidance to line and department staff, relating to employee concerns, problems, and disciplinary action to comply with company policies.
Represent organization at employee-related hearings and investigations.
Support business initiatives as appropriate.
Practice organizational agility by developing partnerships with the various departments of the organization.
Analyze training needs to design and deliver employee training and development including safety programs.
Administer worker compensation reports, record keeping, and documentation.
Plan and organize company events, e.g. luncheons, picnics, recognition, etc.
Other duties as assigned.