Senior Human Resources Representative

Job Title: Sr. HR Representative

Location: Hayward, CA

Duration: 07+ months

5 days a week/onsite

Hours are flexible: 8 am 5 pm, 8:30 am 5:30 pm, OR 9 am -6 pm

Pay Rate Range: $50.00/hr. to $58.00/hr on w2 without benefits

Summary

This position will support the manufacturing plant in Hayward, CA and will be responsible for providing HR Generalist support as a trusted partner to our employees and managers, using their HR experience and coaching skills to assess, diagnose and deliver employee relations, engagement and communication programs and solutions. This position is responsible for both transactional and tactical HR support. Areas of focus will include talent development, talent management, program and policy adherence, training, leading organizational change while being the subject matter expert in HR systems (Workday, Kronos, etc). The Sr. Rep, HR will provide functional expertise and leadership in collaboration with the HR Manager to manage and deliver people related strategies to meet and/or exceed business results as well as continue to elevate the people first culture at the Hayward Client facility. Comfort with payroll and HR systems as well as adapting to new technologies and reporting capability is a must. The candidate will possess a high degree of motivation, ability to communicate, influence, and collaborate effectively with all levels of employees. The candidate must demonstrate willingness to be hands-on.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

(List of primary responsibilities of this role that account for 5% or more of the work. Incumbent may perform other duties as assigned.) Participates in local talent planning which includes implementation of function-wide training and development plans and talent management support including support of leadership assessment process.

Partners with leadership in analyzing, interpreting, and forecasting workforce trends for department(s) and identify and monitor key HR metrics (vacancy and turnover rates, aging demographics, etc.).

Advises and consults with departmental leaders on operational decisions; facilitating the development of departmental systems or protocols that promote HR strategy and ensure Client HR policies and procedures are followed.

Facilitates a supportive work environment that supports Employee Safety, Quality Policy, and Client's Culture Levers.

Operationalizes HR programs and services, (e.g. A.C.E., Recruitment and Retention, Reward and Recognition, Compensation, Learning and Development, Well-being and Safety, and Leave Management, etc.).

Works independently to resolve straightforward ER issues. As well as helps resolve moderately complex ER issues. Conducts and manages investigations of complaints and concerns, assess root causes and recommends appropriate next steps including corrective action as needed.

Manages leave of absences, EDD claims (unemployment, disability, PFL), ADA request, and AAP Goals.

Coaches and consults with managers and employees on issues affecting morale, performance and development, help to determine root causes and recommend appropriate next steps consistent with Client policies and State and Federal laws.

Analyzes departmental policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state and federal laws, regulations and Client policies; monitor changes in the laws and regulations, evaluate their impact and make recommendations for compliance.

Conducts audits to ensure alignment with State and Federal laws and maintains labor law postings.

Data management responsibilities including processing changes in HRIS system (Workday), audits of data, earnings uploads and data correction, and check request.

Coordinates community relations and employee activities to enhance employee engagement and culture.

Supports communication strategy in quarterly town hall meetings, small group meetings, weekly operations meetings and daily HR tier meetings.

Supports site with compliance requirements and maintains clear written job descriptions for all positions.

Conducts new hire orientation and onboarding activities within the facility including verify process.

Participates in change management activities and ensures consistency in approach and drives improvements in processes.

Supports and assists HR team with local implementation of Client-wide HR programs (performance management, annual compensation review, strategic talent planning).

Supports other Leaders based upon business needs and priorities.

Organizing, planning, and executing culture-wide engagement activities for the plant

Manages the payroll process and works with people leaders to ensure compliance with timely reporting and record-keeping compliance.

May lead or participate in project work to support business or other Human Resources initiatives.

Qualifications

(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. List knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.) Disciplined action and execution, ability to drive functional excellence, promote teamwork, communicate effectively.

Strong knowledge of HR laws, regulations, and best practices.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to gather and interpret data to drive HR strategies.

Experience with HR software and systems, such as recruitment and performance management platforms.

Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously.

Strong understanding of change management principles and the ability to lead organizational change initiatives.

Experience with talent management and development, including succession planning and leadership development.

Strong understanding of employee relations and the ability to manage employee conflicts and disputes..

Strong understanding of the importance of data-driven decision making and the ability to gather, analyze, and interpret HR data to drive decision making

Competencies: HR Expertise, Influencing, Change Management, Communicating for Effective Relationships, Business Acumen..

Education and/or Experience Bachelor's degree required

3-5 years of human resource professional experience working with Senior Leadership

Prior experience managing internal communication processes, and planning meetings, training and employee events a plus.

Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

SHRM or PHR Certification preferred

Physical Demands

(The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. If not applicable, then edit or remove.) Regular attendance onsite is necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.

The physical activity of this position

Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations sound.

The physical requirements of this position

Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally & all other sedentary criteria are met.

The visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception, and field vision

The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. If not applicable, then edit or remove.) Minimal to moderate travel required.

Normal office working conditions: computer, phone, files, fax, copier.

In office 5 days a week

Office / Desk work able to sit and stand for long periods of time.

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position

None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work.)