Human Resources Manager

MV Transportation•Portland, OR

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About The Position

MV Transportation is seeking a Human Resources Manager for a proposed business. The role serves as a local resource responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating administrative functions related to the workforce, and acts as a link between employees and management. The Human Resources Manager supports the effective delivery of customer-service-oriented transportation through employee recruitment, screening, and retention. The position oversees hiring and personnel processes, compensation and benefits administration, employee concerns and complaints, workforce records, compliance, employee satisfaction and retention initiatives, performance reviews, and staffing projections. It also serves as the location’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) officer and liaises with employee-union representatives.

Requirements

Two to three years of human resources management experience with 200 or more employees.
Critical-thinking and decision-making skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or a closely related field, or equivalent experience.
Interpersonal and diplomacy skills when dealing with employees at all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Human Resources certifications.

Responsibilities

Source, recruit, and hire employees.
Maintain financial, payroll, personnel, reporting, and other records as needed.
Develop and implement recruitment approaches to attract specialized talent.
Establish hiring processes, including reviewing applications and resumes, screening and interviewing applicants, and conducting reference and background checks.
Maintain accurate personnel records and documentation of required training, certifications, and compliance.
Administer compensation and benefit programs.
Address and investigate employee concerns or complaints received in person or through the Employee Hotline, and document findings for review by regional and corporate compliance staff.
Develop and implement initiatives to improve employee satisfaction and retention and minimize turnover.
Review and shape organizational policies and rules to maintain compliance and enhance contractor performance.
Develop and revise job descriptions and training and certification checklists.
Monitor staffing and projected work levels and communicate anticipated staffing changes to the General Manager, Safety and Training Manager, and Operations Manager.
Ensure employee evaluations and reviews are administered on time and objectively.
Participate in regular meetings with the General Manager and other departments to help ensure the contractor achieves stated performance goals.
Ensure compliance with client, company, state, and federal employment requirements.
Serve as the location’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) officer.
Act as liaison with representatives of an employee union.