Human Resources Manager
About this role
The Human Resources Manager supports the Operations teams by administering core HR programs and promoting a safe, compliant workplace, with particular emphasis on warehouse safety, employee training, workers’ compensation, incident follow-up, and consistent application of safety policies and practices.
Principle Responsibilities
• Maintains employment records confidentially, timely, and accurately, including new hire paperwork, benefit forms, and change notices. • Updates the HRIS for HR, Benefits, and Payroll processing and compiles reports from the database as needed • Conducts new hire orientation, annual benefits enrollment, and other training sessions as needed • Coordinates employee relations issues to ensure the prompt and appropriate resolution • Maintains weekly, monthly, and annual metrics • Assists with writing communications, ensuring thorough familiarity and that they are interpreted accurately and applied consistently • Assists with workers' compensation claims management by staying in contact with claims handlers, employees, and site management • Partners with Operations and EH&S to reinforce warehouse safety policies, support safety training and incident investigations, monitor corrective actions, and promote safe work practices involving material-handling equipment, pedestrian traffic, and housekeeping. • Devise programs for operational improvement (i.e., recognition, morale, safety) • Conduct exit interviews and complete paperwork for departing employees • Assists with the facilitation of the annual performance management process
Competencies
• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, both oral and written • Must be a team-oriented professional who can handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment • Highly detail-oriented with the ability to handle shifting deadlines and priorities. • High level of commitment, sound judgment, excellent follow-through, and initiative • Uphold all company policies required to provide top-quality service to external customers • A demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment, to be proactive, and to work independently of day-to-day supervision
Education/Experience
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Human Resources Management, or equivalent experience, instead of a degree, will be considered • PHR or SPHR Certification preferred • Minimum three years of human resources experience in a warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing environment, including recruitment, employee relations, workers’ compensation, safety training, and support of workplace safety initiatives, preferred. • Solid understanding of labor laws and regulations • Experience working with highly confidential information while maintaining discretion • Strong commitment to providing world-class customer service • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access