Human Resources Manager

Sika AG•Lyndhurst, NJ

12d

About The Position

Manage a wide variety of Human Resource generalist duties including policies, practices, and programs to support recruitment, employee relations, benefits, and compensation administration, performance management, training, HRIS systems, and safety. Responsible for administering the company approved benefit plans to all eligible employees. Responsible for various accounting duties including: monthly closing entries, general ledger analysis and payroll processing. Manage the implementation, interpretation and administration of established HR policies and programs; assist in keeping employees informed of HR policies; counsel with and coach employees and management of HR policies, performance, complaints, and other matters. Manage cost effective recruitment and selection activities to ensure a pool of qualified candidates for every open position Manage salary administration programs including merit increases, promotions, budget forecasts, performance appraisals, etc.; maintain all related records. Manage and coordinate separations from employment; conduct exit interviews. Manage the development and maintenance of all employee records, files, and related reports in conformance with all legal and internal company requirements. Work with supervision/management on appropriate employee corrective action, documentation and terminations. Partner with the benefits team on FMLA Leaves and all other leaves of absence, including tracking return from leave for employees. Manage Worker’s Compensation claim in partnership with WC carrier, including tracking, reporting and management communication. Ensure vacations or other time off is recorded and is according to policy Manage Time and Attendance data to be submitted to Corporate payroll. Develops, recommends and implements new and innovative approaches and policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of the HR department and services performed Work with all departments on company culture initiatives, including internal communication, recognition and celebrations, succession planning and internal promotions. Stays current on all state, federal, and local employment related legislation and regulations as well as human resources industry trends.

Requirements

BA/BS degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or related field.
5+ years of Human Resource Management experience.
Must have knowledge of State and Local Municipality labor laws, wage and hour guidelines, COBRA, ADA, FMLA, and other related Federal and State regulations.
Candidate should be detail oriented and have exceptional multi-tasking, organization, prioritization, and planning skills.
Ability to work independently and effectively with little supervision, taking initiative to support business goals.
Ability to hold confidential and sensitive information with the utmost integrity.
Strong working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Power Point.
Strong knowledge of SuccessFactors platform or correlated HRIS system
Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

Nice To Haves

PHR or SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP, certification preferred

Responsibilities

Manage a wide variety of Human Resource generalist duties including policies, practices, and programs to support recruitment, employee relations, benefits, and compensation administration, performance management, training, HRIS systems, and safety.
Responsible for administering the company approved benefit plans to all eligible employees.
Responsible for various accounting duties including: monthly closing entries, general ledger analysis and payroll processing.
Manage the implementation, interpretation and administration of established HR policies and programs
Assist in keeping employees informed of HR policies
Counsel with and coach employees and management of HR policies, performance, complaints, and other matters.
Manage cost effective recruitment and selection activities to ensure a pool of qualified candidates for every open position
Manage salary administration programs including merit increases, promotions, budget forecasts, performance appraisals, etc.; maintain all related records.
Manage and coordinate separations from employment; conduct exit interviews.
Manage the development and maintenance of all employee records, files, and related reports in conformance with all legal and internal company requirements.
Work with supervision/management on appropriate employee corrective action, documentation and terminations.
Partner with the benefits team on FMLA Leaves and all other leaves of absence, including tracking return from leave for employees.
Manage Worker’s Compensation claim in partnership with WC carrier, including tracking, reporting and management communication.
Ensure vacations or other time off is recorded and is according to policy
Manage Time and Attendance data to be submitted to Corporate payroll.
Develops, recommends and implements new and innovative approaches and policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of the HR department and services performed
Work with all departments on company culture initiatives, including internal communication, recognition and celebrations, succession planning and internal promotions.
Stays current on all state, federal, and local employment related legislation and regulations as well as human resources industry trends.