Human Resources Manager

Flex-N-Gate • Ada, OK

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About The Position

The Human Resources Manager provides tactical and strategic HR leadership at the plant level, applying HR principles and practices to support short- and long-term business goals. The role partners with plant leadership and supports company-wide HR projects, with a focus on problem solving and execution.

The manager oversees HR policies and procedures, associate relations, recruitment and staffing, training, orientation, labor relations, investigations, discipline, workers’ compensation, employee benefits, reporting, and HR department operations. The role directly supervises HR department associates and supports junior HR professionals through training, supervision, and coordination of work. The manager may represent the organization at personnel-related hearings and legal proceedings.

Requirements

• University degree in a related field, community college diploma in a related field, or five years of experience in Human Resources.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, financial reports, government regulations, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, associates, and managers.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with database applications and administration systems, specifically Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work effectively alone and prioritize work.
• Highly motivated, service- and team-oriented approach with attention to detail.
• Ability to participate in developing procedures manuals and handbooks.
• Ability to present information effectively to top management, public groups, and associates.
• Enthusiasm for challenges and new initiatives.
• Strong analytical ability.
• Supervisory and interpersonal skills.
• Strong working knowledge of a Human Resources Information System.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated internal customer service skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Detail-oriented approach and good computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Interpret HR policies and procedures and explain company and government rules, regulations, and compliance requirements to associates and managers.
• Advise management on associate relations policies and practices and verify their day-to-day application, including policies related to wages, hours, and working conditions.
• Recommend revisions to or draft new associate relations policies and procedures for HR Director approval.
• Screen, counsel, and recommend associates for training and education programs; coordinate participation in courses offered by community schools, professional service providers, and other vendors.
• Recruit and hire personnel at all levels, establish recruitment and hiring procedures, and monitor departmental staffing requirements.
• Manage associate separation notices and related documentation, and conduct exit interviews to identify reasons for separations.
• Prepare reports and recommend procedures to reduce absenteeism and turnover.
• Manage new associate orientation and ensure employees receive necessary training; maintain training records and files.
• Build relationships with union leadership and provide contract interpretation to the management team.
• Oversee labor relations, investigations, and discipline.
• Represent the organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations and act as company representative in legal proceedings, including EEOC, NLRB, and arbitrations, as needed.
• Oversee the workers’ compensation program, minimize costs, and coordinate problem areas with the insurance carrier.
• Participate in and conduct problem-solving and continuous-improvement activities.
• Provide industrial relations and public relations services for the facility.
• Directly supervise HR department associates, including interviewing, hiring, training, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining associates, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
• Submit monthly departmental metrics in SharePoint.
• Manage employee benefits, including health, dental, vision, life and supplemental insurance, 401(k), unemployment compensation, and workers’ compensation.
• Train, supervise, and coordinate the work of HR Coordinators and HR Specialists to support customer-oriented service.
• Perform additional assignments as directed by a supervisor.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Safety training, new-hire orientation, and continuous learning and development programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree