Human Resources Manager

Stryten Energy, a growing team of 2,500 willing and fearless listeners, learners, and problem solvers works to meet the increasing demand for reliable energy storage technologies. Stryten uses a proven plastic injection molding methodology to produce critical automotive, motive, and essential power battery components. Our light industrial facility in West Lampeter Township has 200 employees committed to living our values of Care, Challenge, Commit, Change, and Create.

The Human Resources Manager will be responsible for employee/labor relations, staffing, performance management, training and development, and administration of HR policies, procedures and processes in partnership with HR and Business leadership.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to interact within all levels of the organization to promote strategic alignment with Company policies, goals and objectives.

• Advocates positive employee relations and employee engagement through pro-active communications and programs, including employee focus groups, researching and developing best practices, and stimulating employee involvement in all areas. Focus on developing a positive culture of continuous improvement.
• Partners with plant staff to assure consistent application of, policies, work rules, and guidelines. Partner with the business and talent acquisition to support the staffing plan and needs of the business. Position is responsible to insure staffing requests/needs to support company goals and objectives according to strategy, headcount and budget. Demonstrate keen understanding of job expectations and competency requirements in order to effectively drive recruiting of positions.
• Establishes and maintains department records and reports in accordance to records retention guidelines. Participates in plant staff meetings and attends other meetings as required.
• Responsible for conducting confidential investigations regarding employee relations concerns, complaints. Seeks guidance as needed from Corporate Human Resources on risks, resolution and actions. Interpret, apply, and enforce HR policies, procedures and ensure that processes exist and are consistent in all departments.
• Serve as key member of HR team, and confidential advisor to leaders on human resource related matters.
• Respond and address managers and employees questions/concerns/issues promptly and effectively.
• Maintain strong employee relations with managers and employees through fair and consistent application of work rules and policies.
• Improve employee engagement and employee relations in order to retain talent through proactive programs, including leadership development and training, supervisory and management training and stimulate employee involvement in all areas.
• Provide support for performance management and merit planning processes for respective areas.
• Advise managers on employee performance issues, including providing counseling on a development plan, and develop a Performance Improvement Plan if needed.
• Identifies key data sources and utilizes data-driven insights about important departmental metrics to improve business decisions.
• Facilitate and manage roll out of Corporate and Americas based leadership development and training programs as required.
• Ensure compliance with all federal and state requirements such as AAP, EEOC, OFCCP, FMLA, I-9s, etc.
• Ability to build relationships and works well across functions.
• Employs effective time management skills and meets deadlines. Manages multiple assignments simultaneously and has strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrates a strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrates cross-functional expertise and thrives in a highly complex environment.
• Demonstrates prudent judgment when making important decisions by utilizing knowledge of industry best practices and current trends. Works with diverse stakeholders and builds strong, collaborative relationships. Manages competing agendas and priorities across different functional departments.
• Has a “can do” attitude and a positive outlook, while minimizing negative behaviors. Demonstrates initiative and resourcefulness as a self-starter.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Labor Management or related field or advanced degree is preferred.
• PHR or SPHR is preferred.
• 7+ years previous experience in human resource management, including knowledge of compensation practices, employee/labor relations, performance management, employment law, planning and project management.
• 3+ years experience in a Manufacturing Plant HR leadership position required.
• Collaborative/team based management style.
• Strong verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Strong working knowledge of federal and state employment guidelines is required.
• Proficient with MS Office Products (Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Word.)
• Proficient with HRIS and Timekeeping Systems.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information in a professional manner Strong HR presence, capable of engendering trust and confidence of all elements of the workforce.
• Capable of serving as an effective advocate of employee interests.
• Strong decision making skills.
• Must be able to multi-task, and handle multiple projects simultaneously, easily adapt to changing situations.
• Able to administer and follow all EHS rules and regulations.
• Demonstrated track record of achieving or maintaining a positive workplace culture.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information in front of all levels within the organization and respond to questions.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENT:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be frequently exposed to fumes, dust, airborne particles, and extreme heat and humidity.
  While much work will be performed in an office setting, occasional time may be required in the manufacturing facility, where additional exposure is likely.
  Noise levels in the manufacturing facility are usually high.
• Qualified candidates must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, and climb with minimal effort.
• Occasional light lifting may be required
• Must be available to meet with employees who work on 2nd, 3rd, and weekend shifts as needed
• Occasional overnight travel may be required

Stryten Energy is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Stryten Energy helps solve the world’s most pressing energy challenges with a broad range of energy storage solutions across the Essential Power, Motive Power, Transportation, Military and Government sectors. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we partner with some of the world’s most recognized companies to meet the growing demand for reliable and sustainable energy storage capacity. Stryten powers everything from submarines to subcompacts, microgrids, warehouses, distribution centers, cars, trains and trucks. Our stored energy technologies include advanced lead, lithium and vanadium redox flow batteries, intelligent chargers and energy performance management software that keep people on the move and supply chains running. An industry leader backed by more than a century of expertise, Stryten has The Energy to Challenge the status quo and deliver top-performing energy solutions for today and tomorrow. Learn more at stryten.com.