Human Resources Manager (AR)

KeyTronic is a team-based, supportive environment where everyone is able to feel encouraged and supported. We provide opportunities for growth through seminars, certifications, on-the-job training, and career advancement. Our team and employees are proud of our product diversity and team environment. We are an international company where you will do something different every day in our fast-paced work environment, but we are always finding ways to create something new and be innovative.

KeyTronic provides competitive salaries and benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation, Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, and 401K. We also have a company provided wellness program because we care about the well being of our employees inside and outside of the workplace. We organize volunteer opportunities, company activities, and all-employee meetings to show we value our employees and the community around us!

In the Human Resources Manager position you will manage the development and administration of the KeyTronic Arkansas personnel function, including employment, employee relations, compensation, payroll, benefits, security, worker's compensation, safety and human resource related training. Also, manage the reception and mail room function and personnel. Assist and advise senior management on human resources issues.

JOB SUMMARY:  Manages the development and administration of the Keytronic Arkansas personnel function, including employment, employee relations, compensation, payroll, benefits, security, worker’s compensation, safety and human resource related training.  Also manages the reception and mailroom functions and personnel.  Assists and advises senior management on human resources issues.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Formulates and recommends employment strategies, policies and objectives.
• Determines and recommends practices in establishing positive employer-employee relationships and to promoting strong (healthy) employee morale.
• Identifies legal requirements and government reporting regulations for employment practices.  Monitors exposure of the Company.  Directs the preparation of information requested or required for compliance.  Approves all information submitted.  Acts as primary contact with employment/labor counsel and outside government agencies.
• Assists in analyzing and establishing wage and salary structure, pay policies, performance appraisal programs, and corporate safety and health programs.  Monitors for effectiveness and economic constraints.
• Oversees company’s employee benefit’s program including health insurance, life and disability insurance, 401k plan, worker’s compensation and vacation and sick time.
• Directs recruiting and placement of all new employees.  Oversees transfer/moving requirements.
• Assures that employee performance evaluations are timely, fair and consistent.  When necessary, guides supervisors through the progressive disciple process.
• Provides information concerning compensation, succession planning, restructuring efforts, organizational development, etc. to effectively support the Company’s growth strategies.
• Oversees company’s Workers’ Compensation and program and claims management.
• Oversees the Safety Program compliance.
• Oversees Employment Security activities and claim management.
• Ensure organizational charts are current.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. 
• Coordinates and ensures the weekly and bi-weekly payrolls are completed as scheduled. 
• Responsibilities include: recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving issues.
• Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of their areas. 
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SUPERVISION GIVEN/RECEIVED

Is supervised by the Director of Human Resources and received direction from Senior Site Leaders. Manages employees within the Human Resources departments. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or equivalent degree and specialized training in compensation, benefits, safety, employee relations and staffing. 
• Seven years related progressive human resource experience including supervisory responsibility; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business and professional journals. 
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. 
• Ability to effectively present information, train, and respond to questions effectively.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. 
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to operate in an electronic environment, work with outside recruiters, utilize social media in vetting potential new hires and diffuse employment concerns/issues.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• EMS or Manufacturing Experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to sit.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and climb or balance.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to ten pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.  When making occasional visits through the plant, the noise level is loud.