• Provide hands-on leadership to build and maintain contemporary human resources practices, processes, and systems in support of the Company’s overall competitiveness.
• Monitor the “pulse” of our associates to ensure a high level of engagement.
• Implement employee relations strategies designed to create an environment that drives engagement.
• Investigate associate relations issues, recommend, and execute corrective actions.
• Manage site-level leaves of absence including family medical leave and short-term disability
• Partner with the site operations team, focusing on solutions and strong deliverables that drive our key performance indicators.
• Participate as an integral member of the site’s leadership team, providing advice, coaching and leadership on all matters involving human resources.
• Partner with managers to drive performance management and talent development processes.
• Ensure appropriate and consistent application of policies and procedures.
• Source, select, onboard, and retain associates.
• Manage day-to-day and higher value Human Resources tasks.
• Partner with Community Relations Manager to build a strong community presence.
• Participate in special projects and other Human Resources initiatives needed to meet overall Company, plant, and department objectives.
• Maintain key Human Resources metrics through reporting.
• Capable of partnering with site leadership on various aspects of the business.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management or related field of study, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of work experience in Human Resources.
• Work experience in a manufacturing or similar environment required (rapid and complex). Start-up experience of Greenfield or Brownfield site a plus
• PHR or SHRM-CP preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs.
• Experience with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of the business.
• Strong organization skills with attention to detail.
• Exercises good judgement with respect to keeping confidential information.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to write reports
• Working knowledge of non-exempt and exempt workforce.
• Working knowledge of basic employment laws.
• Proven experience resolving associate relations issues.
• Comfortable with a high-volume workload and not afraid to be “boots on the ground.”
• Able to effectively function as the sole Human Resources representative at the site-level.
• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders in wide range of environmental conditions (heat, cold, rain, etc.)
• Willing and able to work around moving equipment and machinery.
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
This position is not eligible for visa support.