About the Role:
The Human Resources Manager plays a pivotal role in shaping and maintaining a productive, compliant, and positive workplace environment. This position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of human resources practices and processes, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and legal requirements. The manager will lead initiatives related to employee relations, benefits administration, and compliance with labor laws and affirmative action policies. By fostering effective communication and fair disciplinary procedures, the role supports both employee satisfaction and organizational performance. Ultimately, the Human Resources Manager ensures that HR operations contribute to a motivated workforce and a culture of continuous improvement.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in human resources management or HR generalist roles.
- Strong knowledge of employment law, labor regulations, and affirmative action requirements.
- Proven experience in benefits administration and employee relations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to handle sensitive situations confidentially.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional HR certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or PHR.
- Experience working in a unionized environment or with collective bargaining agreements.
- Advanced training in conflict resolution or mediation.
- Familiarity with HR information systems (HRIS) and data analytics.
- Experience leading diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and monitor human resources policies and procedures to ensure compliance with employment laws and organizational standards.
- Manage employee relations by addressing workplace issues, facilitating conflict resolution, and promoting a positive work environment.
- Oversee benefits administration, including health plans, retirement programs, and other employee perks to ensure competitive and compliant offerings.
- Lead affirmative action and diversity initiatives to promote equal employment opportunities and foster an inclusive workplace.
- Coordinate disciplinary procedures and performance management processes to maintain workforce accountability and support employee development.
- Ensure HR operations run smoothly by managing recruitment, onboarding, training, and record-keeping activities.
- Stay current with changes in labor laws and employment regulations to advise management and update policies accordingly.
Skills:
The required skills are essential for managing daily HR functions effectively, such as applying employment law and labor regulations to maintain compliance and protect the organization. Affirmative action expertise supports the development of equitable hiring and promotion practices, ensuring diversity and inclusion goals are met. Benefits administration skills are used to manage employee compensation packages that attract and retain talent. Employee relations and disciplinary procedure knowledge enable the manager to resolve conflicts and enforce policies fairly, fostering a respectful workplace culture. Preferred skills like HRIS proficiency and DEI program leadership enhance the ability to analyze workforce data and implement strategic initiatives that improve organizational health and employee engagement.