Human Resources Manager
About The Position
The Human Resources Manager leads and directs routine functions of the Human Resources department, including hiring and interviewing staff, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices. The role supports the Stockton, California location and works with regional and company-wide leaders on recruiting, employee onboarding, benefits, performance management, employee relations, and compliance. The manager partners with executive leadership and the Vice President of Human Resources on talent strategy, workforce needs, compensation and benefits, succession planning, learning and development, and employment-law compliance. The position also provides guidance to HR Generalists, managers, and employees on complex or sensitive matters, and may handle accommodations, investigations, disciplinary actions, and terminations. The position is full-time exempt and requires travel.
Requirements
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Previous HR Generalist experience or education in the HR field.
- Knowledge of employment laws and compliance issues.
- Ability to work independently on multiple projects simultaneously.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the full life cycle of recruiting for exempt and hourly positions.
- Maintain the regional Open Positions Report and partner with Distribution Directors on talent acquisition initiatives.
- Partner with the Vice President of Human Resources to implement company-wide recruiting processes.
- Organize and facilitate initial forklift assessments.
- Assist with converting temporary agency employees to company hires.
- Prescreen candidates and schedule in-person interviews with managers.
- Assist employees with benefit enrollment, including new-hire enrollment and family-status changes; respond to benefit inquiries within 24 hours and follow up.
- Maintain regional onboarding tasks in UKG, prepare new-hire orientation packets, and implement Week One Training.
- Present New Employee Orientation on employees’ first day.
- Follow up with new hires at 24 hours and at the two-week, 30-day, 60-day, and 90-day marks.
- Ensure completion of e-Verify and other state and federal requirements for newly hired employees.
- Partner with executive leadership on human resource and talent strategy, including recruiting, retention, succession planning, and current and future talent needs.
- Provide support and guidance to HR Generalists, management, and staff on complex, specialized, and sensitive issues.
- Partner with the Recruiting Manager and distribution center leaders to manage recruitment, interviewing, and hiring, particularly for managerial, exempt, and professional roles.
- Partner with the Vice President of Human Resources to analyze compensation and benefits trends and research and propose competitive base and incentive pay programs.
- Create learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities.
- Oversee employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
- Manage performance processes for exempt and hourly employees, including 45- and 90-day reviews, annual reviews, and merit reviews.
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations and recommended best practices; review policies and practices for compliance.
- Stay informed about trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment laws.
- Work the hours needed to support business goals, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
