Human Resources Manager

Novolex•Greensboro, NC

21d

About The Position

The HR Manager is a liaison between Human Resources and Manufacturing to assist with employee related issues requiring expertise in contract administration and company policy matters. The position is responsible for administering human resource practices and objectives for the Converting Operations, which will create business value through strategic management of the workforce while aligning Human Resources and the Business strategy. This includes facilitating an employee oriented, high performance culture emphasizing empowerment, job certification, quality, productivity / standards, goal attainment and the recruitment / development of a superior workforce. Support high performance improvement through work systems by providing adequate support for training on both technical and non-technical skills, coaching team members on development, and facilitating teams in the areas of process improvement, cost reduction and customer focus. Develop, communicate, and oversee related processes to ensure a successful labor relations environment. Proactively develop processes for identifying and managing labor relations issues, while working closely with the Facility Leadership Team to support initiatives and contract compliance. Answers questions from hourly and salary employees concerning Collective Bargaining Agreement and company policies. Assists in the administration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and manages functions related to inventory and tracking of all labor records. Maintains and updates grievance database and insures timelines are followed. Investigate grievances and recommend remedies to Front Line Leaders and Managers. Assists with the development and administration of programs, procedures and guidelines to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the company. Ensure compliance with employment and labor laws. Development of an employee-oriented company culture that emphasizes safety, quality, throughput, continuous improvement and high performance. Conduct disciplinary/complaint investigations. Attract, select, retain, assess and train potential and current employees. Organize and conduct new hire orientations. Process and administer personnel actions within Human Resource and Payroll Information Systems. Maintain accurate data by following specific system processes. Develop and administer performance management and improvement systems. Support plant safety by engaging in specific initiatives, investigations and training. Drives strategic and tactical planning in organizational development, culture, and capability development and performance management. Develop, improve and administer comprehensive training programs to accomplish facility objectives. Act as Facility EEO Administrator responsible for facilitating the Affirmative Action Plan, conducting biannual reviews of the EEO policy with all team members, investigating and responding to all suspected violations of the EEO policy, and supporting the company's diversity initiative. Investigate unemployment claims and represent the company at unemployment hearings. Support attendance and leave management programs.

Requirements

4-year undergraduate degree from an accredited university in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field
Must have three to five year's experience as an HR Generalist in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to implement and interpret collective bargaining agreements
Energetic and dynamic with excellent presentation and communication skills
Comfortable and proficient at speaking in front of a group
Work Systems and Change Management
Problem solving skills
Ability to motivate
Results driven
Ability to relocate
Ability to lead, build consensus and work within a team environment
Experienced in organizational development, talent management, succession planning and employee development
Demonstrated efficiency and working knowledge of Human Resource Information Systems, Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
Ability to communicate with persons outside the organization, representing the business to the public, government, and other external sources
Ability to establish, maintain and develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with employees and management

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree preferred
SPHR/PHR Certification and/or SHRM CP/SCP desired

Responsibilities

Administer human resource practices and objectives
Support high performance improvement through work systems
Develop, communicate, and oversee related processes to ensure a successful labor relations environment
Develop processes for identifying and managing labor relations issues
Answer questions from hourly and salary employees concerning Collective Bargaining Agreement and company policies
Assist in the administration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement
Investigate grievances and recommend remedies
Assist with the development and administration of programs, procedures and guidelines
Ensure compliance with employment and labor laws
Develop an employee-oriented company culture
Conduct disciplinary/complaint investigations
Attract, select, retain, assess and train potential and current employees
Organize and conduct new hire orientations
Process and administer personnel actions within Human Resource and Payroll Information Systems
Develop and administer performance management and improvement systems
Support plant safety by engaging in specific initiatives, investigations and training
Drive strategic and tactical planning in organizational development, culture, and capability development and performance management
Develop, improve and administer comprehensive training programs to accomplish facility objectives
Act as Facility EEO Administrator
Investigate unemployment claims and represent the company at unemployment hearings
Support attendance and leave management programs