Human Resource Manager

EDI Staffing, an EDI Specialists Company; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing and recruiting firm in Texas seeks an experienced Human Resources Manager to oversee HR functions, ensure compliance with labor laws, and manage employee recruitment and training. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and substantial HR management experience, with knowledge of safety and environmental regulations preferred. This role offers a full-time employment opportunity.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Human Resources management.
• Experience in the flexible packaging industry is a plus.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR functions and support staff.
• Oversee recruitment, training, and employee relations.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and safety regulations.

Skills

Ability to relate positively and effectively to all levels

Strong oral and written communication skills

Thorough knowledge of employment law

Ability to recruit and select associates

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Demonstrate leadership skills

Ability to use good judgment and common sense

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources or business-related field

Equivalent combination of education and 7-10 years' experience

Experience as a Human Resources Manager or senior level position

Experience with safety and environmental elements in an industrial setting

Job description

Overview

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Responsible for implementing and coordinating policies and programs covering the following: employment, labor relations, wage and salary administration, orientation and training, placement, safety, environmental, outside vendors, insurance and health benefits and employee services.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Recruits hourly and salaried employees which include screening applications; interviewing; extending job offers; scheduling physicals, drug screens and background checks; and conducting employee orientation. Policy and procedure development and implementation.
• Administer random drug testing.
• Payroll for salaried personnel, maintenance changes for hourly/salaried.
• Responsible for managing the Human Resources functions and the support staff.
• Directs and maintains various employee relations activities and programs designed to promote and maintain a high level of employee productivity. Acts as liaison between employees, union and management personnel.
• Evaluates the status and productivity of employee programs and recommends changes to improve efficiency and cost effectiveness. Identifies, troubleshoots, and resolves problem areas such as attendance, LOA/FMLA, workers' compensation, unemployment compensation, etc.
• Assists, plans and implements safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
• Performs safety surveys and inspections, prepares written reports of findings and recommendations for corrective or preventive measures where indicated and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented.
• Assists in the development, evaluation and upgrading of safety programs.
• Maintains a high level of visibility and accessibility to all employees.
• Provides direction and counsel to HR staff, department managers, supervisors and employees regarding policies and programs affecting the human resource's function.
• Develops and ensures communication avenues are maintained between employees, union and management.
• Ensures high level of integrity is maintained and that personnel matters are handled in a professional, confidential and discreet manner.
• Directs the planning and organization of employee appreciation and service recognition events and other employee events.
• Keeps abreast of current employment and labor laws and works with VP of HR to ensure compliance with all federal, state or local employment laws.
• Administers employee benefits programs, keeps abreast of program details, and provides guidance and counsel to employees and management.
• Responsible for conducting annual harassment training, drug and alcohol and workplace violence.
• Ensures that performance appraisals are being properly completed in a timely manner.
• Reviews and monitors the Organization's safety training documentation, policies, and procedures to ensure they are accurate and up to date for the facility.
• Conducts inspections and audits to verify compliance with safety rules and regulations. Maintains all files to assure inspections/audits are being done completely and in a timely manner.
• Participates in internal and external audits regularly. External audits can be with customers or outside resources such as insurance companies, as well as governmental agencies such as OSHA and DNR.
• Leads ergonomic evaluations of facility work sites and leads efforts in improvements.
• Monitors all new and revised Material Safety Data Sheets for regulatory compliance.
• Participates in process improvement teams and projects.
• Organizes and develops all training manuals, reference library, and testing and evaluation procedures for departmental training to meet all regulatory, company and industry standards.
• Provides assistance to Human Resources Administrator in matters relating to employee orientation including information on the Substance Abuse Policy, Blood borne Pathogens Policy, proper lifting techniques, etc...
• Ensures scheduling of CPR and First Aid Training.
• Compiles and maintains all safety records, including employees trained and the documented completion dates.
• Coordinates incident investigation and follow-up to help ensure all pertinent information is being communicated back to relevant individuals.
• Calculates and reports the plant's monthly safety statistics.
• Analyzes injury data for the plant to detect trends for potential injury prevention.
• Case manager on difficult claims involving time-off for work related and non-work-related injuries/illnesses.
• Receives and analyzes worker's comp data for the plant. Recommends and initiates corrective action and retraining of employees with the appropriate plant management.
• Assists in responsibilities for maintaining plant protection and security program.
• Assists in the development of programs to ensure facility compliance with environmental requirements, i.e. air, water and solid wastes, and maintains required records and permits.
• Coordinates resources to secure and maintain understanding of facility requirements as governed by agency issued permits.
• Ensures enactment of required training of plant personnel in environmental matters.
• Assists in monitoring facility grounds, operations and material usage and provides support in developing measures to ensure environmental compliance.
• Maintains records, data or information necessary to prepare required reports and to respond to agency requests. Assists in generation and storage of required permits.
• Coordinates all activities relating to hazardous waste management including handling, storage, shipping and disposal.
• Assist in assuring HACCP, GMP's Work Instructions, and Safe Quality Food System (SQF) requirements are in compliance.

MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drives performance systems in the Department by reviewing job performance of all salaried supervisors and technical support personnel through timely, formal appraisals and day-to-day counseling.
• Develops training and methods to communicate information with all Plant personnel
• Responsible for improving the organizational effectiveness of the leaders by providing training methods. Also responsible to develop the skills of employees to progress through the job classifications.
• Conducts meetings for all shifts to review information, revised procedures, policies, etc.
• Provide counselling/coaching with all Management and Supervisors.
• Manages all activities of the Human Resource Administrator.
• Manages the Plant Safety Committee and helps facilitate all safety activities within the facility.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• Regular contact with Plant Manager to review personnel issues, safety issues, training and development of Management and supervisors.
• Regular contact with Production Manager and Supervisors on matters regarding employee disciplinary measures, accident investigation reports, new employee hiring, etc...
• Regular contact and interaction with Shift Supervisors and production employees.
• Regular contact with Human Resource staff member.
• Regular contact with Bargaining unit employees.
• Regular Contact with Union leadership members
• Frequent contact with job candidates.
• Occasional contact with other Human Resource Managers at other Facilities
• Occasional contact with government agencies.
• Regular communication with corporate office on all matters relating to personnel issues, audits etc...
• Occasional contact with outside vendors and outside training groups; hearing testing, CPR/First-Aid AED training, etc.

FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Regular use of computers, telephones and other types of office equipment
• Must organize complex tasks and meet deadlines
• Face confrontational situations
• Long term strategic planning
• Sequencing tasks
• Work with Frequent distractions and interruptions
• Accuracy
• Speak to large groups
• Making errors has serious or life-threatening consequences
• Making errors could result in company economic loss
• Available between all shifts

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Regular time spent in the office and the remaining time is spent in a production setting. Hazards are those normally associated with a Plant position and include noise levels above 85 decibels, warm building temperature during mid-summer months.
• Personal and product safety requirements for the plant include hearing protection, safety glasses, safety shoes and hairnets.
• Required to maintain communication with second and third shifts through physical visits.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Office and entire facility

QUALIFICATIONS – EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or business-related field or equivalent combination of education and 7-10 years' experience.
• Three to five years' experience as a Human Resources Manager or senior level Human Resources Representative position.
• A minimum of three years' work experience with exposure to safety and environmental elements in an industrial setting; experience in flexible packaging industry a definite plus.
• Must possess knowledge of all segments of the Human Resources field. Continually supplement knowledge with classroom and seminar instruction on related topics.

QUALIFICATIONS – SKILLS

• Ability to relate positively and effectively to all levels.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of employment law.
• Ability to recruit and select associates that will contribute to the organization's success.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrate leadership skills.
• Ability to use good judgment and common sense.

Senior ity level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources
• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting

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