HR Manager

Lakeland Monroe Group is a trusted supplier of decorative, precision, and functional plastics for the Automotive Industry. Backed by over 30 years of expertise, our team is committed to solving manufacturing challenges and exceeding customer expectations every day.

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Job Summary

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for planning, implementing, and administering policies and programs related to all phases of human resources activity. This role supports multiple site locations, with the primary office location serving as the main base of operations. In addition to managing the HR department and team, this is a hands-on role that involves direct participation in daily HR functions such as employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, and compliance.

The HR Manager partners closely with site leadership to drive organizational goals, ensure consistent application of HR policies, and maintain a positive and compliant work environment.
This position is 100% onsite, with limited flexibility for remote work.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position directly supervises a team of 3–5 HR professionals. The HR Manager carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws, including:

• Interviewing, hiring, and training employees
• Planning, assigning, and directing work
• Conducting performance evaluations
• Rewarding and disciplining employees
• Addressing employee concerns and resolving workplace issues
• Providing coaching, guidance, and support to HR staff on daily operations

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Identifies legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensures policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance.
• Recruits, interviews, tests, and selects/recommends candidates to fill vacant positions.
• Keeps records of benefits plans participation such as insurance, personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, and terminations, and employee statistics for government reporting.
• Conducts needs assessment for management training and coordinates management training activities which may include training in interviewing, hiring, terminations, promotions, performance review, safety, sexual harassment, etc.
• Advises management in appropriate resolution of employee relations issues.
• Responds to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs.
• Administers performance review program to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and equity within organization.
• Administers salary administration program to ensure compliance and equity within organization.
• Administers benefits programs such as life, health, prescription drug, dental, disability insurances, vacation, holiday pay, FMLA, ADA, and leave of absence. Works with brokers and insurance carriers through the selection process to ensure appropriate coverage levels and contracts.
• Investigates accidents and prepares reports for insurance carrier.
• Reviews and participates in wage surveys within labor market to determine competitive wage rate.
• Develops and manages procedures related to TS16949 and ISO 14001 to ensure compliance as related to human resources operations.
• Works towards minimizing spending as related to human resources operations and offers suggestions to departmental managers relating to alternative resource allocation.
• Prepares employee separation notices and related documentation, and conducts exit interviews to determine reasons behind separations.
• Prepares reports and recommends procedures to reduce absenteeism and turnover.
• Represents organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations.
• Contracts with outside suppliers to provide employee services, such as canteen, transportation, or relocation service.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent sales and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university and five years experience; or, a High School Diploma/GED and ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements: 

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.