Human Resources Manager

Job Title: Human Resources Manager

Location: Menomonee Falls, WI

Completed By: Vice President/General Manager

Position’s Basic Purpose:

Under the direction of the President, the Human Resource Manager identifies, recommends, plans, develops, implements and manages Reich Tool & Design (RTD) and Trinity Precision Solutions (TPS), human resource policies, procedures, practices and programs concerning employment, training and organizational development, performance management, affirmative action, employee relations, compensation, payroll, employee benefits, recruitment, compliance, safety and health, and employee services in collaboration with the company Vice-President to achieve business objectives. Establish and maintain effective relationships with Executives, Accounting and Project Management. Ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Provide strategic and innovative thinking to human resource practices and programs, creating a climate for change (Retention, recruiting, handbook, Face Time with Manager, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with State and Federal guidelines and laws: EEO, AAP, ADA, FMLA, OSHA, Workers Comp, COBRA, ERISA, 5500 filings, ACA, Apprenticeship Enrollment, liaison for lawsuits, etc. and prepares reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Establish and implement all HR programs: Performance recordkeeping/appraisals, employee benefits (health, dental, vision, HSA, HRA, FSA, Long-Term Disability, Voluntary benefits, online insurance enrollment portal maintenance, annual benefits enrollment, Payroll interface and benefits maintenance, 1095 reporting, safety and health programs, career development, wellness & culture initiatives, background checks, drug screens, FMLA and other leave requests, and Spotlight and Employee-of-the Quarter awards. Select and coordinate insurance brokers and carriers, consultants, pension administrator, training specialists and outside resources.
• Develop and implement standard recruiting and placement practices and policies: advertising, job boards, job fairs, interviews, and other forms of sourcing candidates; administer signing bonus’ and referral awards.
• Administer 401k plan: new hire enrollment, semi-annual fiduciary review, Plan and investment changes, annual compliance reporting.
• Coordinate orientations and onboarding for new hires; termination process for employees leaving.
• Create and maintain required paperwork, files, and reports for personnel, payroll education and HIPAA.
• Provide training and education where required and support company’s EEO, employment and harassment procedures and policies; monitor employees’ compliance to these policies.
• Develop and update job descriptions and define compensation benchmarking to be sure we are competitive in the marketplace.
• Building security and FOB administration.
• Co-chair Safety and Wellness committees; involvement in events – picnics, community events.
• Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement in processes, practices, policies, develops and contributes to best practices.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervises Reception/Admin Assistant, carrying out duties in accordance with company policies. Responsibilities include: interviewing, hiring/onboarding, firing/termination process, training, planning, assigning/directing work, performance appraisals, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Support the company's quality policy, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, 5S practices, LEAN and world class manufacturing initiatives.
• Travel, as required; other duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies Required:

• Collaborates with others to reach goals.
• Possesses strong ethics and integrity to manage the confidential nature of the business – Human Capital.
• Personable, analytical and results oriented.
• Knowledge of how industry/business works.
• Displays leadership qualifications and decision making capabilities from past experience.
• Builds teams and trust through innovation and influence.
• Requires excellent oral, written communication and listening skills to effectively communicate with employees, management and vendors.

Nature and Scope:

The company’s headquarters operate in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, with a second facility in Menomonee Falls, and a remote satellite office in Indiana. The Menomonee Falls facilities coordinate production for all customers; metal die stamping, CNC machining, Waterjet cutting, and cleanroom capabilities.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential day satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, or related field.
• 8-10 years prior Human Resource experience.
• Prior Supervisory Experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of state and federal employment and labor law.
• Immediate Computer skills: Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel, HRIS software experience.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as technical journals & financial data.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence & procedures manuals.
• Ability to effectively communicate with managers, vendors, customers, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of algebra.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of abstract & concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Preferred Requirements:

• 10+ years related experience in HR and/or training.
• Manufacturing/industry knowledge.
• SPHR, PHR

Major challenges:

• Being able to handle more work in the department due to increased volumes and federal/state requirements.
• Wearing many hats in this role as office issues arise, and juggling many issues at one time.
• Elevating staff knowledge to be more accelerated in their software use and knowledge.
• Establishing employee & department goals.
• Having more work than time to do it.

Physical and Vision Requirements:

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and climb or balance. The position requires working with others and a heavy amount of desk work, sitting for long periods of time; 60% sitting, 10% standing and 30% walking or bending. The position requires the ability to lift between 15-25 pounds at various times. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The position encounters a great deal of reading and therefore requires the ability to work with various size printed materials. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Some travel may be required.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Protective clothing/equipment required when on the shop floor:

• Safety glasses with side shields
• Hearing protection (when on shop floor for extended time)
• No open toed shoes