Human Resources Manager

Location: Statesboro, GA Salary: $65,500.00 - $98,000.00 Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level Employment Type: Full-time Job Function: Human Resources Industries: Truck Transportation Job Overview The Human Resources Manager is responsible for managing all HR functions, including recruiting, training, payroll, safety, benefits, and workers compensation and administering the HR policies. Responsibilities Create a true business partnership with Plant Management. Establish and maintain a presence on the plant floor to keep a read on the pulse of the organization. Actively participate in succession planning. Actively support safety initiatives and the improvement of safety performance at the facility. Understand, follow and enforce all established Company policies, procedures and recognized practices. Responsible for selection, recruitment, and interviewing of plant employees and work jointly with corporate recruiter, supervisory and department heads. Oversee onboarding for new employees to effectively prepare them for the work environment and to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives. Enforce and apply company policies, benefits, practices, procedures, programs and applicable laws. Create the HR Governance packet that includes analyzing statistical reports concerning employee related data such as hires, turnover, and absenteeism and develop action plans to solve problems. Be an employee advocate and resolve employee relations issues in a fair and consistent manner that recognizes employee needs and protects the needs of the plant to operate in an effective and efficient manner. Provide effective guidance to line and department staff, relating to employee concerns, problems, and disciplinary action to comply with company policies. Represent organization at employee-related hearings and investigations. Support business initiatives as appropriate. Practice organizational agility by developing partnerships with the various departments of the organization. Analyze training needs to design and deliver employee training and development including safety programs. Administer worker compensation reports, record keeping, and documentation. Plan and organize company events, e.g. luncheons, picnics, recognition, etc. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education: Bachelors degree in Human Resources Management, Business, or other related field of study is required. Advanced degree preferred. Experience: At least 3-5 years of HR generalist experience, required. 2+ years of managerial experience, preferred. 2+ years of related experience in maintaining a nonunion presence in a manufacturing setting. Knowledge of principles and procedures and Federal and State laws for employee recruitment, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and Safety and Environmental. Thorough knowledge of labor law. PHR or SHRM certification highly recommended. Continued Education in related fields as needed is favored. Must have knowledge of safety regulations and support the safety officer in the facility. Must have knowledge of the environmental requirements issued by state and federal agencies. Must be able to work with and negotiate regulatory agencies. High safety, environmental and health standards. Strong leadership and communication skills. Willingness to continually embrace personal and professional development. Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, Outlook, & PowerPoint. HRIS experience a plus. Travel: Willingness to travel is necessary. Physical Demands / Work Environment Physical demands: The employee is required to stand and walk on concrete surfaces and / or sit 8 to 12 hours per day. Must have the ability to walk, bend, grasp, stoop, kneel, twist, crawl, climb, work overhead, use both hands, and push and pull. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud noise when in the facility. The office environment will be quiet to moderate. The office work environment is not subject to weather extremes. Casual business attire is accepted in office area. PPE is mandated in manufacturing areas due to potential hazards in the facility. Equal Opportunity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr