HR Manager

What you will be doing:

Talent Acquisition 

• Develop, in coordination with key stakeholders, the HR strategic plan for the Boardman and East Palestine, Ohio service centers; focusing on talent acquisition and employee development strategies to guide and evaluate recruiting efforts
• Support recruiting and retention efforts that make SMS the employer of choice in the market by attracting high-performing candidates, increasing engagement and retention, employee morale & accelerating employee growth
  • Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to  develop broad candidate pools and foster community partnerships
  • Coordinate the interview process with key stakeholders 
  • Manage relationships with our pre-employment service providers

• Manages the development and maintenance of all site job descriptions, ensuring review with stakeholders at least once annually
• Manags the creation and execution of standard onboarding processes for all employees, utilizing input from the local and corporate teams 

Learning & Development 

• Collaborate with Corporate HR to administer the performance management system for Osceola
  1. Hold leadership accountable for evaluating employee performance at least annually, analyze data and train/coach managers on performance management processes
  2.  Assist in the creation and completion of standard evaluations for production employees, with clear, measurable KPI’s
  3. Analyze existing talent and create employee development strategies and plans in cooperation with the corporate Learning and Development Manager. 
• Foster an environment where opportunities are available based on skill and experience  

Employee Relations & Compliance 

• Conduct thorough investigations in a timely and professional manner for employee concerns, issues, and allegations,, coordinating with corporate HR when required
  • Maintain through documentation on all investigations
• Manage employee records (personal, medical, attendance, and payroll) in accordance with federal and state law and company records retention policies. Ensure electronic employee records and current and accurate
• Drives alignment with company policy, local, state and federal law, and actively engages employees to ensure compliance
• Manage & track attendance for employees including daily attendance, disciplinary action, FMLA/ STD/ LTD/ WC
• Coordinate employee leave requests according to company policy, and state and federal law, including but not limited to FMLA, STD, LTD, and Workers Comp
• Manage the termination process for all voluntary, involuntary, and reductions is force

Payroll & Benefits 

• Responsible for processing bi-weekly payroll  
  1. Collaborate with corporate payroll team to ensure accuracy 
• Responsible for benefit management for new hires, existing employees, and coordinating open enrollment 
• Advocates for employee satisfaction by actively engaging employees in a forum that promotes diversity and open discussion
• Drive special projects as assigned 
  1. Determine appropriate methods to monitor project progress and address roadblocks where necessary to keep plans on track.

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field from an accredited college or university highly desired
• Minimum of five years’ HR experience required
• Proficiency in understanding, interpreting and applying employment law and HR concepts
• Three years of experience using an HRIS
• Proven ability to meet aggressive growth goals by attracting and retaining high performing talent
• Ability to manage complex HR projects and drive them to completion
• Three years’ experience assessing training needs and implementing employee learning and development programs
• Three years’ experience handling employee relations and investigations
• Skilled at developing relationships with key stakeholders and coaching managers on matters related to employee engagement and retention.
• Acts with integrity and adapts a solution-driven approach
• Able to handle multiple projects and balance priorities
• This position is fully on-site, 5 days per week

What we offer:
Competitive compensation. medical/dental/vision coverage, paid vacation, paid holiday time, 401k with a company match, training, a tuition reimbursement program and more! 

What we do:
SMS group is the leading partner in the world of metals. We are an original equipment supplier offering comprehensive maintenance and spare part services for metals production, continuous casting and rolling (flat and long products), tubes, welded pipes, forging, non-ferrous technology, and heat treatment plants - all from a single source.

 
 SMS group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identity or other categories protected by law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and physical capacity profile test.

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