Human Resources Manager

Challenge Manufacturing•Bridgeton, MO

29d•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Manager leads and directs the Plant Human Resources department, including HR Generalists, Talent Acquisition Specialists, and Payroll employees. The role oversees hourly hiring and onboarding, administration and enforcement of company policies and practices, alignment with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, partnership with plant leadership on culture change, and evaluation of the HR function within the facility. The ideal candidate is knowledgeable and approachable, supports team members with requests for information and assistance, and follows through effectively and promptly. This position is located at the company’s plant in Bridgeton, Missouri, and works Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
At least 6 years of human resource management experience in a similarly sized company.
Understanding of how business decisions and key business drivers affect company financial statements.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including comfort communicating in difficult situations individually and in groups.
Objective and balanced approach to analysis and decision-making.
Expertise in key HR disciplines, including attraction and retention, alignment and performance management, compensation and benefits, and training and development.
Union experience.
Ability to inspire, influence, and develop others.
Thoroughness, accuracy, reliability, honesty, and integrity in work.
Ability to maintain positive relationships by constructively resolving conflicts.
Ability to use feedback to continuously improve performance and work relationships.
Sense of urgency in meeting customer needs.
Constructive, positive approach to change and new situations, viewing change as a learning opportunity.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing or automotive background.
PHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification.
Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Manage salaried HR employees’ day-to-day work, develop their strengths and opportunities, assess performance, provide productive feedback, and guide their HR decision-making.
Ensure consistent application of company policies, including attendance-point administration, written discipline, misconduct investigations, and coaching plant leaders on disciplinary matters, while maintaining alignment with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Manage employee escalations, including issues within and outside policy; manage the union grievance process with the local union; partner with plant leadership on consistent policy application; and escalate issues to the HR Director when needed.
Lead hourly recruiting with the HR team, including confirming hiring needs, screening and interviewing candidates with supervisors, extending offers, scheduling drug tests and background checks, onboarding, communicating internal opportunities, processing internal transfers, conducting exit interviews, and identifying improvements.
Support the team in processing weekly hourly payroll using ADP Workforce Now, resolving timecard discrepancies, confirming approvals, processing payroll files, and investigating payroll discrepancies.
Establish and maintain department records and reports, including investigative and personnel files in ADP.
Participate in plant leadership staff meetings and other meetings, providing an HR perspective.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
Participate in unemployment hearings when necessary.