Human Resources Manager

Hood Packaging Corporation is seeking an experienced Human Resource Manager for our Wilmington, OH location. This position will be responsible for implementing and coordinating policies and programs covering the following: employment, labor relations, wage and salary administration, orientation and training, placement, safety, environmental, outside vendors, insurance and health benefits and employee services.   

General Responsibilities:

• Recruits hourly and salaried employees which include screening applications; interviewing; extending job offers; scheduling physicals, drug screens and background checks; and conducting employee orientation. Policy and procedure development and implementation.
• Payroll for salaried personnel, maintenance changes for hourly/salaried.
• Responsible for managing the Human Resources functions and the support staff.
• Directs and maintains various employee relations activities and programs designed to promote and maintain a high level of employee productivity.  Acts as liaison between employees, union and management personnel.
• Evaluates the status and productivity of employee programs and recommends changes to improve efficiency and cost effectiveness.  Identifies, troubleshoots, and resolves problem areas such as attendance, LOA/FMLA, workers’ compensation, unemployment compensation, etc.
• Maintains a high level of visibility and accessibility to all employees.  
• Provides direction and counsel to HR staff, department managers, supervisors and employees regarding policies and programs affecting the human resources function.
• Develops and ensures communication avenues are maintained between employees, union and management.
• Ensures high level of integrity is maintained and that personnel matters are handled in a professional, confidential and discreet manner.
• Directs the planning and organization of employee appreciation and service recognition events and other employee events.
• Keeps abreast of current employment and labor laws and works with Direction of HR to ensure compliance with all federal, state or local employment laws.
• Administers employee benefits programs, keeps abreast of program details, and provides guidance and counsel to employees and management.
• Ensures that performance appraisals are being properly completed in a timely manner.
• Reviews and monitors the Organization’s safety training documentation, policies, and procedures to ensure they are accurate and up to date for the facility.
• Conducts inspections and audits to verify compliance with safety rules and regulations.  Maintains all files to assure inspections/audits are being done completely and in a timely manner.
• Participates in internal and external audits regularly.  External audits can be with customers or outside resources such as insurance companies, as well as governmental agencies such as OSHA and DNR.
• Monitors all new and revised Material Safety Data Sheets for regulatory compliance.
• Participates in process improvement teams and projects.
• Organizes and develops all training manuals, reference library, and testing and evaluation procedures for departmental training to meet all regulatory, company and industry standards.
• Compiles and maintains all safety records, including employees trained and the documented completion dates.
• Coordinates incident investigation and follow-up to help ensure all pertinent information is being communicated back to relevant individuals.
• Analyzes injury data for the plant to detect trends for potential injury prevention.
• Case manager on difficult claims involving time-off for work related and non-work-related injuries/illnesses.
• Receives and analyzes worker’s comp data for the plant. Recommends and initiates corrective action and retraining of employees with the appropriate plant management.
• Assists in the development of programs to ensure facility compliance with environmental requirements, i.e. air, water and solid wastes, and maintains required records and permits.
• Coordinates resources to secure and maintain understanding of facility requirements as governed by agency issued permits. 
• Ensures enactment of required training of plant personnel in environmental matters.
• Assists in monitoring facility grounds, operations and material usage and provides support in developing measures to ensure environmental compliance.
• Maintains records, data or information necessary to prepare required reports and to respond to agency requests. Assists in generation and storage of required permits.
• Coordinates all activities relating to hazardous waste management including handling, storage, shipping and disposal

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or business-related field or equivalent combination of education and 7-10 years’ experience.
• Three to five years’ experience as a Human Resources Manager or senior level Human Resources Representative position.
• A minimum of three years’ work experience with exposure to safety and environmental elements in an industrial setting; experience in flexible packaging industry a definite plus.
• Must possess knowledge of all segments of the Human Resources field.  Continually supplement knowledge with classroom and seminar instruction on related topics.