Alltrista - Manager, Human Resources

Jadex; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jadex in Springfield, MO seeks a seasoned Human Resources Manager to lead employee relations, payroll, onboarding, and policy programs within a manufacturing setting. You will partner with the HR Director to align HR initiatives with facility goals and drive talent acquisition for production roles.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in HR, strong confidentiality, excellent communication, and proficiency in HRIS (Ceridian Dayforce) and payroll. Certification like PHR/SHRM-CP preferred.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll processing.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity.
• PHR/SHRM-CP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with HR Director to execute priorities and support company goals.
• Promote morale, retention, and attendance; implement changes.
• Manage full-cycle recruiting for production roles.
• Oversee onboarding and training programs.
• Process bi-weekly payroll and reconcile timesheets.
• Maintain employee files and HRIS data changes.
• Coach managers on performance reviews and disciplinary actions.
• Handle Leave of Absence and Workers' Comp administration and questions.
• Track HR metrics monthly/quarterly/annually.
• Assist Plant Management with plant-specific reports and projects.
• Complete ongoing HR projects from Divisional HR Manager.

Skills

Employee relations

Payroll processing

HRIS systems

Confidentiality

Communication

Problem solving

Independence

Education

HR Certification (PHR/SHRM-CP)

Tools

Ceridian Dayforce

MS Office

Job description

Position Summary

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for employee-related services; policies and programs; and advises facility managers about complex employee issues.Maintain and enhance the organization's human resources function by planning, implementing, and evaluating employee relations and human resources policies, programs, and practices.

Primary Functions

• Partner with HR Director to execute on priorities and support company and facility goals and strategies.
• Implement and continuously monitor programs and initiatives that promote positive morale, retention, and good attendance. Recommends and/or implements changes when necessary.
• Manage full-cycle recruiting efforts and assist plant management with determining staffing needs for full-time and temporary production associates.
• Oversee employee onboarding and training program to ensure sustained effectiveness.
• Process bi-weekly payroll, including reconciliation of hourly associate timesheets, auditing, and system processing.
• Responsible for the maintenance of employees electronic/non-electronic files and manage all employee data changes through our HRIS system.
• Oversee employee absenteeism policy to ensure accuracy of record keeping, timely disciplinary delivery, and proper system management.
• Work with Managers and Supervisors with coaching/mentoring employees, performance reviews, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
• Handle all Leave of Absence and Workers Compensation administration and questions.
• Track and report on monthly, quarterly and annual metrics for the department.
• Assist Plant Management with plant specific functions, projects, requests, and reports.
• Completes ongoing projects as assigned by the Divisional HR Manager.

Key Qualifications

• Experience of at least 7+ years of progressive human resources experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Comfort dealing with ambiguity and navigating ambiguous situations.
• Excellent computer capabilities, including HR systems and MS Office.
• The ability to analyze problems and make independent judgments to initiate corrective action or resolution.
• The ability to work with and maintain information of a highly confidential and sensitive nature.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated ability to display diplomacy in day-to-day interactions with the commitment to task with awareness of urgency.
• The ability to work independently and work as a value add to the divisional team function.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within manufacturing industry
• PHR / SHRM-CP Certification
• Ceridian Dayforce experience

Physical Requirements

• Sitting at workstation approximately 85 percent of work time. Standing and walking approximately 15 percent of work time.
• Must be able to travel 5 percent of work time.
• Ability to work overtime or occasionally on weekends with short notice.
• Typical office environment with shelves overhead and above work surfaces.