SUMMARY:

The Human Resource Manager will lead and direct the routine functions of the Human Resources (HR) department. This shall include, but not be limited to; enforcing company policies and practices, managing benefits, execution of employee payroll biweekly, and keeping the company within compliance, leveraging our third-party Eastern Alliance, as set forth by the states of Pennsylvania and Michigan.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partners with the senior leadership team to understand and execute the organization's human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, and retention.
• Oversee management of controversial and sensitive staff issues.
• Oversee employee-relations activities and programs including but not limited to employee counseling, interpretation of policies, new employee orientation, and employee recognition programs.
• Provides support and guidance to senior leadership, management, and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise; may be required to administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as providing reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and terminations.
• Manages talent acquisition process, which may include recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants, particularly for managerial, exempt, non-exempt and professional roles.
• Oversee employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.

• Advises and assists senior management on human resources management issues.

• Hires, trains, supervises, motivates, and develops human resources staff; manages schedules and workflow.

• Keeps up to date on overall activities of the company, identifying problem areas and taking corrective actions with senior leadership where applicable and within scope.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly supervises employees as designated within the HR division, in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include training, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

EDUCATION AND EXPIERENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Associate degree in Human Resources or Business Administration and; a minimum of three years of human resource management experience.

• Thorough understanding of human resources principles and practices, including employment law, Affirmative Action, and EEO compliance.

• Proven leadership and business acumen skills, with strong interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated proficiency in supervising and motivating team members.

• Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.

• Creative, flexible, excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

• Ability to work with all levels of management.