Human Resource Manager

hapco; Abingdon (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

hapco in Abingdon, VA is seeking a Human Resources Manager to oversee all HR functions including talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation and benefits, training and development, compliance, and workforce planning.

As a strategic partner to leadership, you will drive HR initiatives aligned with business goals, cultivate a positive workplace culture, and ensure adherence to employment laws across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business administration, or a related field.
• Experience in benefits administration, payroll, and HR.
• Union manufacturing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of employment laws and government compliance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee talent acquisition and workforce planning.
• Provide guidance on organizational development and employee engagement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Employee relations

Workforce planning

Talent acquisition

Compliance knowledge

HR policies

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business Administration or related field

Job description

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for overseeingand managing all aspects of the Human Resources function, including talentacquisition, employee relations, training and development, compensation andbenefits administration, compliance, and workforce planning. This role servesas a strategic partner to leadership in supporting organizational goals,cultivating a positive workplace culture, and ensuring compliance with allapplicable employment laws and regulations. This position reports directly tothe Director-Human Resources.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Human Resources Leadership

• Partnerwith organizational leadership to develop and execute HR and talentstrategies aligned with business objectives.
• Supportworkforce planning initiatives, including talent acquisition, employeeretention, and succession planning.
• Provideguidance and recommendations on organizational development and employeeengagement initiatives.
• Serveas a trusted advisor to management on human resource matters.

Employee Relations

• Providesupport and guidance to managers and employees regarding complex andsensitive employee relations matters.
• Conductinvestigations into workplace concerns, complaints, and allegations ofmisconduct.
• Assistwith corrective action processes, performance management, and employeeterminations.
• Supportreasonable accommodation requests and ensure compliance with applicablelaws.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Managethe full-cycle recruitment process for exempt, non-exempt, professional,and management positions.
• Partnerwith hiring managers to identify staffing needs and required competencies.
• Developrecruitment strategies to attract and retain qualified candidates.
• Coordinateinterviewing, candidate selection, job offers, and onboarding activities.
• Supportsuccession planning efforts and internal talent development.

Compensation, Benefits & Payroll Administration

• Analyzecompensation and benefits trends to maintain competitive programs.
• Recommendand implement compensation structures, incentive plans, and salaryadministration practices.
• Overseeemployee benefit programs including:
  • HealthInsurance
  • LifeInsurance
  • DisabilityPrograms
  • 401(k)Retirement Plans
  • PensionPlans
• Ensureaccurate payroll administration and compliance with payroll regulations.
• Coordinatewith third-party vendors and benefit administrators.

Training & Development

• Developand implement employee training and development programs.
• Identifyopportunities for employee growth and career advancement.
• Facilitateleadership development and employee engagement initiatives.
• Supportonboarding and orientation programs for new hires.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensurecompliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Maintaincurrent knowledge of employment law, HR trends, and industry bestpractices.
• Review,update, and administer HR policies and procedures.
• Managecompliance activities related to:
  • FMLA
  • COBRA
  • ERISA
  • EEOCregulations
  • Wageand Hour laws
  • OSHArequirements
• Assistwith audits, reporting requirements, and recordkeeping practices.

Labor Relations

• Supportunion-related activities, negotiations, grievance administration, andlabor relations initiatives.
• Maintaineffective working relationships with union representatives and employees.
• Assistleadership in the administration and interpretation of collectivebargaining agreements.
• Promotepositive labor-management relations.

Travel Requirements

• Travel is required up to 25% and may include visitsto other company facilities, projects, training events andcross-functional collaborations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, BusinessAdministration, or a related field.
• Experience in benefits administration, payroll,and human resources required.
• Union manufacturing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of employment laws and governmentcompliance regulations.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common-sense understanding whencarrying out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to create, read, and accurately interpretdocuments.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability tomanage situations involving multiple variables and changing priorities.
• Ability to analyze data and translate findings intoactionable process improvements.

Physical Demands

• Perform movements such as climbing, balancing,stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to20 pounds.
• Requires close vision, peripheral vision, and theability to adjust focus.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods whilesupporting manufacturing operations.
• Frequent use of hands to finger, handle, and feel.

Safety Responsibilities

• Comply with all company safety policies,procedures, and regulatory requirements at all times.
• Promote and maintain a safe, clean, andorganized work environment.
• Immediately report all injuries, incidents,near misses, and property damage to supervision.
• Identify workplace hazards and takeappropriate action to eliminate or reduce risks.

Work Environment

• The position is primarily office-based withregular involvement in the manufacturing plant. Required personal protectiveequipment (PPE) and all plant safety procedures must be followed while inproduction areas.

Important

• Any employee who does not understand any portionof the job description for this position needs to bring that fact to theirmanager’s attention so they can provide further work performance or safetyinstructions, as needed.
• This job description is not designed to cover orcontain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilitieswhich are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, andactivities may change, at any time, with or without notice.