Human Resources Manager

Alcom LLC•West Riverside, MT

About The Position

This position is directly responsible for the overall administration, coordination, and evaluation of the human resources function for Bonner, Montana. This entails establishing and guiding human resources practices and ensuring continuity throughout the company. Local duties also include ensuring compliance with policies, programs, practices, and local laws; managing staffing needs; recruiting; training; personnel files; employee relations; and benefits administration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources from an accredited university, 5 years or more of experience in human resources.
Experience in a manufacturing environment is desired.
Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate with C-level to hourly associates, easy to approach, and practices fair treatment of all individuals.
Ability to work independently or in a team setting while managing numerous projects simultaneously to meet deadlines.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
Prior experience working with Workforce Now ADP. Knowledge of the implementation of HRIS systems is desirable.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
Effectively plan and demonstrate organizational skills, attention to detail, time management, and prioritization skills
Demonstrates above-average problem-solving skills.
Understanding of state employment laws with the ability to apply them to situations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing environment is desired.
Prior experience working with Workforce Now ADP. Knowledge of the implementation of HRIS systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

Manages the personnel policies and the employee handbook by reviewing and recommending improvements to the Director of HR and communicating approved changes to all employees.
Aligns the human resources functions with the needs of the business. This includes but is not limited to compensation, performance management, recruiting, training, compliance and strategic planning.
Achieve goals based on the company's goals. Identifies action steps to achieve these goals.
Provides front-line, day-to-day expertise in human resources to managers, employees, and supports other locations. Ensures compliance with policies by reviewing and interpreting the employee handbook and providing guidance to managers on the administration of policies.
Oversees all local aspects of recruiting: posting of vacant positions, screening and interviewing candidates, selection, and new hire orientations. Ensures that new employee paperwork is completed accurately and provided to payroll on time.
Address employee relations issues and promptly investigate.
Oversees annual and ongoing training programs such as harassment, safety, new hire orientation, on-the-job training, etc.
Manages the performance review process to ensure that reviews are processed on time. Guides managers on setting expectations and providing ongoing positive and constructive feedback.
Processes changes in personnel within established guidelines and requests authorization for exceptions. This may include promotions, changes in salary or other compensation, changes in shift or position, etc.
Provides guidance and assistance on all employee terminations; conducts exit interviews and makes recommendations for improvements as appropriate.
Ensures all data is maintained accurately and submits reports as requested by management and/or government agencies.
Provides reports, decisions, and results of the department about established goals. Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in the efficiency of the department and services performed.
Consults with legal counsel as appropriate on personnel matters.
Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.