Plant HR Manager

National Gypsum Company•Medicine Lodge, KS

9d•$78,816 - $98,520•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant HR Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining an employee relations climate that creates and permits a stable and productive workforce. Manages and coordinates all functions of employment, including labor relations, compensation, and benefits services, workforce planning and alternative work schedule advisement, recruiting and staffing, training and development, performance management, security, and workers’ compensation for compliance with federal and state regulations. As a requirement of this position, the successful candidate will interact with associates daily at the plant location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Human Resources Management, or equivalent work experience
5 years of Human Resources Management experience in a manufacturing or industrial work environment, preferred
Working knowledge and experience in federal and state employment law
Excellent communication and group presentation skills
Experience with HR-related investigations, specifically Title VII issues
Experience in conducting training programs
Must have willingness and ability to meet with day shift employees every day, as well as evening and night shift employees periodically each week, to actively engage culture through positive interactions with the workforce. Although not often, must have willingness and ability to work 9-to12-hour workdays as needed
Must maintain reasonable availability during non-working hours for consultation with on-site management and be willing to be on-site during non-working hours to address time sensitive HR issues
Must have the ability to occasionally stand, walk, and climb stairs as frequently as needed
Strong computer skills, especially in using Microsoft Office products and UKG and Workforce payroll processing products
aPHR/PHR/SPHR or equivalent SHRM certification required or must be obtained within the first year of employment
Physical ability to access all plant areas.
Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

Conduct new hire orientation and onboarding
Investigate HR-related incidents and complaints, and recommend corrective action to the appropriate manager
Periodically conduct hourly employee local wage surveys
Develop and maintain plant job descriptions for accuracy, FLSA, and ADA purposes
Attract, interview and hire qualified applicants to keep the plant appropriately staffed
Coordinate pre-employment assessment testing of qualified candidates
Complete required physical exam, drug screen and background checks on all job applicants
Oversee and advise the management team on workers’ comp insurance matters (post-injury matters) with the help of the Company’s selected 3rd party workers’ comp administrator
Oversee and advise the management team on ADA reasonable accommodation and FMLA leave matters
Support plant management in creating a positive employee relations environment, including assisting with special events and employee committees
Maintain non-union status at non-union facility
Participate in the development and implementation of Employee Opinion Surveys and Action Plans
Advise supervisors on appropriate interview questions to ask, staff coaching/counseling opportunities, disciplinary actions, and career development
Conducts exit interviews and processes required termination paperwork
Assist in development, implementation, and maintenance of Human Resources policies, including the employee handbook; train employees and supervisors in the employee handbook and company policies; monitor for compliance
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, as well as Corporate and plant policies and procedures, especially in the areas of FMLA, FLSA, ADA, and EEO Title VII matters
Provide training to employees on benefit programs and assist employees with the resolution of insurance-related issues
Assist, train, and advise the management team with the weekly processing of payroll time and attendance sheets
Maintains all personnel and medical records in accordance with EEO, privacy, and related requirements
Assist plant management in the development of employee job training programs for specific positions ensuring that employees are competent in their key areas of responsibilities
Assist plant Safety coordinator with plant safety programs as necessary
Other duties as assigned