Human Resources Manager

Flex-N-Gate•Ada, OK

About The Position

The Human Resource Manager provides tactical and strategic Human Resources leadership at the plant level, applying HR principles and practices to support short- and long-term business goals. The role partners with the plant and supports company-wide HR projects, while providing leadership in associate relations, recruitment, training, labor relations, employee benefits, workers’ compensation, and HR department operations. The manager directly supervises Human Resources Department associates and ensures junior HR professionals provide customer-oriented service.

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 independently and prioritize work.
Highly motivated, service- and team-oriented, 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 Human Resources Information Systems.
Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated internal customer service skills.
Presentation skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects.
Detail-oriented approach.
Good computer skills.

Responsibilities

Interpret HR policies and procedures and explain company and governmental rules, regulations, procedures, and compliance requirements to associates and managers.
Counsel management on effective associate relations policies and practices and verify day-to-day adherence to policies concerning wages, hours, and working conditions.
Recommend revisions to associate relations policies and procedures or draft new ones for HR Director approval.
Screen, counsel, and recommend associates for training and education programs, and coordinate participation in courses offered by community schools, professional providers, and vendors.
Recruit and hire personnel at all levels, establish recruitment and hiring procedures, and monitor staffing requirements across departments.
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 to foster positive attitudes toward company goals.
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 the company representative in legal proceedings, including EEOC, NLRB, and arbitrations.
Oversee the workers’ compensation program to 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.
Ensure new and current employees receive necessary training, and maintain training records and files.
Directly supervise Human Resources Department associates, including interviewing, hiring, training, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining associates, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
Report departmental metrics monthly 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 junior HR professionals, including Human Resources Coordinators and Human Resource Specialists, to ensure customer-oriented service.
Perform additional assignments as directed by the supervisor.