Job Description

Job Details

Job Title:

Human Resources Manager

Job Code:

OFFHRM

Department:

Human Resources

Location:

Duluth, GA

Reports To:

Senior Human Resources Manager

FLSA Classification:

Exempt

EEOC Classification:

Professional

Salary Grade:

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Yes No

Job Summary

The primary responsibility of the Human Resources Manager is to oversee human resources and employee relation programs for a specific site within a designated geographic area. This position requires the efficient management of existing programs, procedures, and company polices in compliance with EEO and ADA regulations. The HR Manager is responsible for coordinating and administering various programs and activities encompassing multiple HR functions, including local talent acquisition, background checks, new hire system entries including i-9 verification, HRIS system changes, onboarding, HR training, employee relations, as well as handling ethics and harassment investigations. Additionally, they are tasked with maintaining personnel files and handling all HR-related documentation.

Essential Duties

• Handles day-to-day HR activities at designated sites.
• Manages employee relations tasks such as addressing complaints, assisting leaders with various employee issues and guiding leaders on disciplinary actions.
• Collaborates with Senior HR Manager and CHRO to obtain termination approvals.
• Ensures timely completion of annual performance reviews by managers.
• Oversees workers' compensation reporting (e.g. first report of injury) for site and ensures claim is processed with WC vendor. Collaborates with EHS team on near miss investigations as well as developing health and safety initiatives.
• Manages talent acquisition requisitions and recruitment for administrative and hourly roles.
• Coordinates interviews, job offers, background checks, and new hire paperwork and processes for assigned location.
• Collaborates on compensation matters and approvals with the Senior Manager of Compensation, Benefits and Payroll.
• Manages payroll related exceptions and timecard approvals with local managers to meet payroll batch deadlines.
• Processes E-verify, maintains personnel files, distributes benefit enrollment paperwork for employees without email, and assists with new hire benefit enrollment and annual open enrollment process.
• Collaborates with the Corporate Benefits team to handles the distribution of leave of absence paperwork.
• Partners with the leadership team to address employee development needs and engagement initiatives.
• Conducts investigations into local harassment or hostile work environments, seeking guidance from Senior HR Manager and CHRO. Escalates EEOC charges or agency complaints to CHRO.
• Offers guidance and addresses policy questions in alignment with company policies and procedures, partnering with the Senior HR Manager and CHRO on complex issues as needed.
• Coordinates diversity and inclusion initiatives with the Corporate team and leadership to ensure alignment with the company's FIRST Core Values and Value Proposition for People.
• Collaborates with leadership to identify and development of high potential employees and manages talent effectively.
• Collaborates with local site leadership, Senior HR Manager, and CHRO on organizational development initiatives and departmental structure as needed.
• Acts as the primary contact for employee inquiries regarding HR, payroll, and benefits, and facility-related matters. Directs inquiries to Corporate HR when necessary.
• Maintains personnel files and all HR related documentation diligently.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills, Abilities and Educational Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma/GED
• 5 - 7 years of experience in human resources as a generalist or manager in a blended manufacturing and office environment
• Knowledge of employment law, employee relations management, compliance investigations, and principles of talent acquisitions
• Knowledge of HRIS systems, preferably ADP 10.1
• Experience in timekeeping, scheduling, and policy administration
• Intermediate experience utilizing computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to manage conflict and apply logic to complex scenarios
• Experience acting as a change agent and possesses strong change management and organizational development skills
• Ability to exercise good judgement and maintain confidential information, possessing a high level of professionalism and exercise discretion
• Experience working in a fast paced and high-volume work environment.
• Proactive "self-starter" with a strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact with all employee levels as well as vendors

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• PHR or SHRM - CP certification
• Bi-lingual in Spanish
• Experience in payroll administration and benefits

Key Competencies

Inter-Relationships

Consistent interaction with all levels of employees, including executives, management, professional and hourly staff members. May interact with vendors.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Work Environment

This position works in an office setting. Requires regular use of office equipment including computers, phones, and printers. Occasional overtime may be required.

Physical Demands

Demand:

Frequency

Hear

Frequent

See

Frequent

Repetitive Motions

Frequent

Sit

Frequent

Type

Frequent

Talk

Frequent

Stand

Occasional

Walk

Occasional

Bend

Occasional

Stoop

Occasional

Reach

Occasional

Drive

Occasional

Physical Work

Percentage

Light - 10 - 25 lbs

10 - 25%

Travel Required

Yes, 10 - 25%

Additional Information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel.