MPI Calera - HR Manager

What We Live By……

The McWane Way is a core philosophy outlined by the founder J.R. McWane in 1920.  Today It encompasses Teamwork, Excellence, Leadership, Environment, Communication, Accountability, Safety and Trust.  All team members at every level are expected to know and work by these principles, values, and behaviors.  Most importantly, every team member is expected to be able to answer this question, “What does this mean for me?”  This is the all-important question because behavior is the best evidence of a living principle.  Join the McWane team on the journey to The McWane Way.

Position
Human Resources Manager

Location
Calera, AL

Directly reports to
Director of Operations

Position Summary

The MPI Human Resources Manager is the link between company policy and best practices while strengthening and supporting MPI’s unique and engaging culture. The HR Manager will have both administrative and strategic responsibilities and serve as a point of contact for managers and employees of assigned, multi-site facilities.  Taking an active role to understanding business issues and operations, this role works closely with senior leadership to provide an employee-oriented, high-performance culture that embraces McWane Way Principle of safety, leadership, accountability excellence, trust, teamwork, communication and environment to build a high quality and superior workforce. As a member of leadership, this role must act as a trusted advisor in providing input and counsel on business, people, and organizational issues.

• Administration and maintenance of corporate owned HR systems and policies, including employee performance appraisals, compensation, and benefits changes; responsible for maintaining compliance with company and governmental reporting requirements.
• Identify any gaps in legal requirements and government regulations affecting HR function(s); work with legal counsel and corporate HR to close identified gaps while ensuring procedures, processes and reports are compliant with applicable federal and state requirements, including but not limited to EEOC, FLSA, ADA.
• Facilitate and maintain strong employee relations across all levels to help drive a culture of strong employee engagement.  Must be able to analyze problems and data to develop creative solutions relative to complex HR issues.
• Oversee and conduct investigations seeking the best resolution of employee relation issues, conferring with departmental leadership as appropriate; counsel employees and management in conflict resolutions.
• In partnership with Operations Leadership, develop a strategic recruitment plan to attract, hire and retain top talent; as subject matter expert, provide direction and ensure compliance with interviewing, screening and selection of employees.
• Coordinate and facilitate onboarding of new employees and maintain all employee files for assigned facilities complying with laws, regulations, and company requirements.
• Track, compile, and report on HR KPI metrics such as turnover, headcount, training hours, etc.
• Actively engage with team members through regular meetings, one-on-one discussions, and informal check-ins; facilitate open and transparent communication channels to ensure that concerns and suggestions are heard and addressed promptly.
• Organize employee engagement activities, recognition programs, and community outreach events.

Basic Qualifications

• Education Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.  HR Certification (e.g. PHR, SHRM-CP) preferred.  Combined education and relative work experience may be considered in lieu of Bachelor’s Degree.
• Minimum five (5) years of progressive human resources experience.  Experience in leading HR functions across a multi-site manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
• Proven knowledge of HR laws such as, but not limited to, COBRA, FMLA, ADA and FLSA.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain composure and handle multiple interruptions while providing excellent customer service.
• Competency in planning, conflict management, delegation, critical thinking, customer focus, team-building and negotiation.

Position Requirements

• Standing and sitting for long periods of time.
• May have to lift boxes of materials and supplies, up to 25 lbs.
• Must have valid driver license.
• Minimum of 20% (air/car) travel based on business needs.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities.  To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. McWane Plant & Industrial is an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. It is the Company's policy to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, or any other legally protected status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to perform substance abuse testing as needed.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA- gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.