Human Resources Manager

Shape Corp.•Athens, AL

24d

About The Position

Responsible for developing and managing human resources processes, policies, and programs for Shape Corporation manufacturing facilities or regions. Major areas include candidate selection, employee onboarding, performance management, compensation, employee relations, and employee engagement and retention. The role may manage Human Resources Generalists and provides guidance to less senior HR team members. The Human Resources Manager partners with plant leadership to align HR strategy with business strategy, supports workforce planning, resolves escalated employee relations issues, and oversees consistent disciplinary and termination procedures. The role also develops engagement, retention, and employee development initiatives; trains and coaches managers and employees; oversees performance management and compensation calibration; and conducts market analysis to recommend wage and salary structures and policies. The position also supports the HR Director with companywide initiatives, special projects, and change management plans, and identifies and trains backups for key tasks. Additional duties may be assigned by the leader.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree emphasizing Human Resources or Business Management is preferred; equivalent work experience may be substituted.
Five to seven years of prior experience in human resources; manufacturing experience is preferred.
Generalist background with broad knowledge of employee relations and legal compliance, recruitment and selection, performance management, compensation, and change management.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including listening, keeping teams and business leaders informed, and responding clearly to inquiries.
Advanced project management skills, including prioritizing workload, managing multiple tasks without close supervision, and meeting deadlines.
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with people at all organizational levels and demonstrate a positive, friendly attitude.
Adaptability, including working calmly under pressure and effectively in ambiguous environments.
Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft applications.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion with confidential business and employee information.
Fluency in English for Regional Human Resource Managers.

Nice To Haves

Prior supervisory experience.
Previous experience in a plant startup for Regional Human Resource Managers.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain human resources processes, policies, and procedures, initiating changes as needed to ensure compliance with laws, corporate policies, and business strategy.
Partner with plant leadership to define human resource strategy aligned with business strategy.
Participate in business strategy planning and workforce planning as requested.
Serve as an escalation point for employee relations issues and provide guidance or coaching on investigating and resolving issues.
Oversee and promote consistency in employee disciplinary and termination procedures.
Develop an employee engagement and retention strategy and implement initiatives to improve engagement.
Partner with plant leadership to execute employee development strategies and plans.
Train and coach managers and employees on performance management, compensation, candidate selection, harassment, and the Shape Code of Conduct.
Oversee the performance management process and facilitate performance and compensation calibration sessions.
Conduct market analysis and recommend wage and salary structures, pay policies, and changes to existing wage and salary programs.
Manage Human Resources Generalists, if applicable, and guide less senior HR team members.
Assist the HR Director with companywide initiatives, special projects, and change management plans.
Identify and train backup personnel to manage key tasks during absences.
Perform additional functions as directed by the leader.