Manager, Human Resources

Genesee & Wyoming Main • Worcester, MA

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About The Position

SUMMARY: The person in this position performs supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. His or her responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints; and resolving problems. This person may supervise up to two employees in the Human Resources Department.

Requirements

• Five years of related experience in HR field
• Experience with an HR information system (HRIS) or HR management system (HRMS)
• Good skills in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint)
• Good presentation skills
• Management experience
• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

• Stay abreast of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resource functions and ensure policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance
• Respond to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs; advise and counsel employees and managers on employee-relations matters such as disciplinary processes and conflict resolution to ensure issues are managed legally, fairly, and consistently
• Actively work to establish trusting relationships with management to ensure that business objectives and HR objectives are linked
• Recruit, interview, test, and select employees to fill vacant positions to meet and maintain operational staffing levels
• Coordinate and provide management training on HR-related topics, including but not limited to interviewing, terminations, promotions, performance reviews, safety, and sexual harassment
• Plan and conduct new-hire orientation to fast-track integration of employees into the organization and to foster a positive attitude toward company goals and objectives
• Maintain organizational and personnel records, including general employee files, payroll and benefit files, confidential employee information, I 9s, and other required documentation; create and file reports as required by the government and other reporting agencies
• Assist with other projects and perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees