OnTrack Staffing has partnered with our client in on their search for an HR Manager.
Job Overview:
The HR Manager will lead and oversee all human resources operations, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, benefits, compliance, and organizational development. This individual will play a key role in fostering a positive organizational culture, aligning human resource initiatives with business objectives, and supporting employee engagement and retention efforts with the foremost priority of protecting the company from liability.
Essential Responsibilities
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- Provide input in developing and implementing recruitment strategies.
- Manage the full recruitment cycle, including job postings, interviewing, selection, and onboarding processes.
- Collaborate with department heads to forecast staffing needs and create effective recruitment plans.
Employee Relations & Engagement:
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- Serve as the primary point of contact for employees regarding HR-related issues and concerns.
- Mediate and resolve employee conflicts, addressing grievances with empathy and fairness.
- Foster a positive work environment, promoting employee engagement and morale.
Performance Management:
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- Help in the performance management processes, including goal setting, appraisals, and performance improvement plans.
- Provide guidance to managers on best practices for performance evaluations, behavior correction, compliance and employee development.
- Track and assess employee performance metrics, offering insights for talent development and retention.
- Assist in the enforcement and development of company policies and procedures.
Benefits:
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- Manage employee benefits programs such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other perks.
Compliance & Policy Development:
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- Ensure company policies and procedures comply with local, state, and federal labor laws and regulations.
- Regularly update and communicate HR policies, employee handbooks, and code of conduct guidelines.
- Consults with the Director of Business Affairs on new policies.
- Intimate knowledge of company policies and procedures. Helps interpret and educate employees and managers on policies.
- Works with Safety Manager to enforce Safety policies and OSHA regulations.
- Advise manager on dealing with personnel issues.
- Oversees the analysis, maintenance, and communication of records required by law, local government bodies, and other organizational needs.
- Studies legislation, arbitration decisions, current laws and trends.
- Maintains OSHA log and reports 300A annually.
Training & Development:
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- Identify training needs and work with leadership to design and implement employee development programs.
- Oversee the creation and delivery of training workshops, leadership development, and professional growth opportunities.
- Support career progression and succession planning within the organization.
HR Administration:
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- Maintain accurate employee records in compliance with privacy regulations and company policies.
- Prepare and analyze HR reports (e.g., turnover rates, employee satisfaction, training effectiveness).
- Manage HR systems and tools for efficient HR administration and data tracking.
- Have knowledge of how to perform all functions within the company’s HR program.
- Can multitask and pivot quickly as events change.
- Provide information to President, Director of Business Affairs or other departments heads as needed.
- Maintain the strictest of confidentiality as it pertains to rates of pay or any other private information.
Any other task assigned.
Qualifications:
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field with 5 years’ experience. Degree not required.
- Professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) is preferred but not required.
- Experience:
- Must have a minimum of 5 years of HR experience with at least 2 years in a managerial or leadership role.
- Proven experience in handling employee relations, performance management, recruitment, terminations, and compliance.
- Familiarity with HR software and data management systems.
- Skills & Competencies:
- Strong knowledge of labor laws and employment regulations.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
- Leadership capabilities with a focus on employee development and engagement.
- Organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.