Human Resources Manager

Pay: $60,000 per year

Location: 2999 US Highway 61 North, Woodville, MS 39669 

Status: Full Time, Monday – Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Benefit package includes:

• Medical, vision, and prescription drug benefits
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 9 paid holidays
• Bereavement leave
• Civic duty and military leave
• Opportunities for job advancement

Work with a purpose! Wilkinson County Correctional Facility located in Woodville, MS., is now hiring career-minded people to assist with securing the safety of our community while positively impacting the lives of those on the inside. 

Position Summary:

Reports to the Deputy Warden. Responsible for staff and program development by coordinating and instructing correctional officer certification training and non-correctional pre-service training in compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA) standards, Management & Training Corporation (MTC), and Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) directives. 

Essential Functions:

• Plan, coordinate and mange the administrative and human resources services of the facility
• Provide staff training, evaluate staff performance and implement organizational and personnel changes as approved by the warden
• Develop departmental budget; monitor and control expenditures. Review and recommend changes to budget authorizations
• Develop and implement new and revised policies and procedures affecting the human resources area; coordinate with other departments to ensure compliance with overall facility objectives
• Coordinate the recruitment and screening of applicants; extend approved employment offers and coordinate the processing of all job references for enw employees, including verification of previous employment, educations attainment/ degree; oversee new employee orientation
• Manage the administration of group insurance and retirement programs to ensure uniform application and interpretation of policy and procedure
• Administer wage and salary program, including salary and personnel changes, performance appraisals, evaluation of position descriptions, personnel records and reports, rate structures and area wage and salary surveys
• coordinate affirmative actions compliance and equal employment opportunity; advise and assist supervisors in employee relations and benefit matters
• Monitor and manage labor relations, if applicable
• Forward grievance, discrimination charges, requests for termination and other critical personnel matters to the warden for recommendation, review and coordinator with the corporate office
• Process paperwork for terminating employees, perform exit interviews, employee attitude surveys and report results to warden
• Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed. Provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills, procedures and intervention techniques.
• Maintain accountability of staff, inmates and property. Adhere to safety practices

It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/ her capabilities as determined by management.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources management or related field and three (3) years of human resources or directly related experience required, one (1) of which must be in a supervisory capacity.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of Mississippi or Louisiana with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management. 

Post Hire Requirements:

Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements.

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through customersupport@mtctrains.com or 801-693-2888.