Job Summary
The HR Manager is responsible for providing Human Resources services in the areas of staffing, employee relations, unemployment claims, EEO, affirmative action and policy administration ensuring all HR initiatives and goals are met in accordance with Corporate and assigned business unit objectives. Partners with other HR professionals in department and managers of assigned business units in effective execution of the Company’s performance management system, succession planning and employee development initiatives. Consults with local and SBU and functional leadership on a variety of HR and business related issues on both strategic and operational levels. This position in-directly influences all levels of employees and managers throughout the assigned business groups on varying degrees of issues and initiatives, and peers in support of other SBUs. Ensures that HR programs are aligned to business priorities and monitors effectiveness. Responsible for maintaining relationships with external vendors and their representatives, legal compliance personnel, attorneys, medical personnel, etc.
Duties and Responsibilities
· Partners with HR Services to manage staffing and recruiting, and all employment-related initiatives for assigned functional and business units, pro-actively managing headcount from “Notification of opening” to completion of Requisition process. Consult as necessary with HR Services and other HR professionals regarding selection and placement decisions, terminations, demotions, transfers, layoffs, and all employment related transactions.
· Manages employee relations, and performance and organizational issues, including departmental reorganizations, through proactive, and as necessary, reactive interventions with employees and management, confidentially and fairly, remaining consistent with company values and policies, and adhering to state, federal, and local law.
· Improve and align departmental strategic business initiatives by providing management with pertinent HR information. Analyze and interpret data to address and manage specific issues and concerns, including headcount, turnover, engagement, etc.
· Improve and align HR strategic initiatives by collecting, analyzing and interpreting data in support of measuring the effectiveness of programs.
· In partnership with training department, identify, develop, deliver and coordinate training programs that support strategic leadership initiatives, employee development, and legal compliance.
· In partnership with, SBU, and functional leadership, identifies, develops, and implements Organizational Development initiatives that support strategic business initiatives, and provides development opportunities to the employee population.
· In partnership with SBU, functional and HR Services, design, deliver and monitor effectiveness of employee engagement programs following the on-boarding process, measuring and analyzing data, developing action plans to address trends, and drive additional levels of engagement.
· Manages the Performance Management process for assigned groups from development of Objectives to appraisal of performance and merit increase review.
· Ensures all HR policies, processes, and programs are enforced in a fair and consistent manner. Makes recommendations for improvement or adjustments where needed.
· Monitors costs and expenses of Human Resources department programs and activities within assigned business units and functions, ensuring they are within established budgetary limits.
· Manages the Workers’ Compensation programs, hands-on, for all Regional facilities, ensuring compliance with all OSHA standards.
· Follows and adheres to wage and salary structure, and benefits programs that are developed and maintained at the corporate level.
· Works with Communications and HR professionals on communications initiatives in the assigned groups, assessing needs and making recommendations for best approaches. Oversees employee communications programs, developing and reviewing content, and delivering in appropriate format, to appropriate audience, at the appropriate time.
· Completes other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
· College degree with an emphasis in related discipline, or a combination of education and experience.
· Minimum 5 years Human Resources Generalist experience, preferably in a manufacturer of consumer products, and or corporate office environment, with at least 3 years of Employee Relations Experience.
· 1 year experience as a manager/supervisor required.
· Experience working with multiple sites, and multiple states.
· Experience working with employees in Canada highly desirable.
· Strong oral and written communications skills, able to integrate HR and business strategies.
· Able to work with people at all levels of the organization.
· Knowledge/experience with Federal, state, and local employment laws and OSHA regulations.
· Able to respond to change in a fast-paced environment.
· Strong influencing, coaching and interpersonal skills.
· Strong analytical skills.
· Willingness to travel up to 25%.
Chamberlain is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. You will be considered for this position based upon your experience and education, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, ancestry; marital, disabled or veteran status. We are committed to creating and maintaining a workforce environment that is free from any form of discriminations or harassment.
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