Human Resources Manager

Swagelok Alabama | Central & South Florida | West Tennessee; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Swagelok Alabama l Central & South Florida | West Tennessee is seeking a Human Resources Manager to partner with leadership, oversee recruitment and retention, and manage employee relations across the Alabama, Central & South Florida, and West Tennessee regions.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field with 5+ years’ experience in HR Generalist/Manager roles, strong knowledge of employment laws, and a proven ability to drive HR programs in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in HR Generalist/Manager role; 7+ years preferred.
• Knowledge of state and federal employment laws.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities

Responsibilities

• Maintain positive employee relations and a high level of employee commitment.
• Consult with management to align HR strategies with the organization’s strategic plan.
• Plan, develop, organize, implement, direct and evaluate the HR function.
• Oversee recruitment and selection practices in line with policies.
• Work with management to improve organizational structure and growth opportunities.
• Partner with management to drive performance and culture through development.
• Manage performance development, talent management and succession planning.
• Ensure payroll and benefits administration are accurate and compliant.
• Maintain policies and the Associate Handbook; support HR initiatives.

Skills

Adaptability/Resilience

Communication

Customer Service

Initiative

Optimism

Results Orientation

Teamwork/Collaboration

Work Habits

Coaching

Self-Awareness

Empathy

Social Awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Swagelok Alabama l Central & South Florida | West Tennessee is the local authorized sales and service center for the Swagelok Company servicing the Alabama, Central & South Florida and West Tennessee area. The Human Resources Manager serves as a strategic business partner and is responsible for the overall management of the Human Resource systems and practices, providing counsel on procedure and policy interpretation, recruiting, development and retention strategies and employee relations issues. Operates with independence to ensure objectivity and fairness for employees while supporting the organization’s mission, vision and values.

COMPETENCIES

• Adaptability/Resilience: Recovers quickly from change or setbacks
• Communication: Active listening style that achieves understanding, appreciation for others and expressing oneself in a clear and well-articulated fashion appropriate to audience. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Customer Service: Delivering, anticipating, and maintaining professionalism in all interactions.
• Initiative: Acts on opportunities
• Optimism: Always references the positives in any situation
• Results Orientation: Gets results in a consistent and reliable manner
• Teamwork/Collaboration: To be supportive of all company initiatives, act collaboratively with other sales consultants and other company associates, customer relationship orientation
• Work Habits: Attention to detail, planning and organization, strong work ethic, ability to function autonomously, work with a sense of urgency
• Coaching: Effectively use feedback, supportive behaviors, problem solving and facilitative skills to develop talent and performance
• Self-Awareness: Ability to recognize their own feelings and how their actions and behaviors impact others
• Empathy: Recognizes and understands the emotions of others
• Social Awareness: Pays attention to others, and is considerate and respectful of them

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages employee relations practices necessary to maintain a positive employee/employer relationship and promoting a high level of employee commitment
• Consults with management to align Human Resources strategies and programs with the organization’s Strategic Plan while supporting the organization’s mission, vision and values
• Plan, develop, organize, implement, direct and evaluate the organization’s HR function around issues, trends and changes in the business operations
• Oversee the recruitment and selection practices to ensure qualified applicants are referred to for each open position; ensure interview and selection techniques are in compliance with the organization’s policies and procedures
• Work with management to evaluate the overall structure of the organization to plan for continuous improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the company as well as providing individuals with professional and personal growth opportunities
• Partner with management to drive performance and to enhance the organization’s culture through organizational development
• Manages performance development, talent management and succession planning
• Update matrix and maintains records for company strategic training and organizational development plan to meet personal, professional and organizational needs of associates
• Oversee new associate onboarding and 90-day training programs with the help of departmental leadership
• Focus on developing skills to improve leadership competency and business acumen
• Maintain organizational structure and staffing levels to accomplish company goals and objectives
• Engage team and achieve a balance of transactional and transformation leadership skills
• Evaluate company culture and provide recommendations on changes to accomplish company goals and objectives
• Coach managers on performance management of their direct reports
• Develop, execute and maintain a proactive strategic associate recruitment and selection program to build and manage a pipeline of potential hires
• Establish a consistent interviewing process to maximize time with candidates and streamline decision making
• Oversee all payroll related activities
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to company benefits program
• Direct the administration of associate benefits; health, retirement, life, disability and supplemental
• Assist associates with questions or difficulties with carriers
• Work with the General Manager/Finance on payroll process and procedures
• Recommend and establish company policies and procedures
• Maintain Associate Handbook and update as required by law
• Provide counsel and support to managers and employees of ongoing HR initiatives and projects
• Establish employee engagement programs to create an environment for high morale and cohesiveness
• Ensure that job descriptions are kept current to each role
• Continuously improve and meet goals for HR area of responsibility, establish and implement short- and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies and operating procedures
• Investigate and resolve external and internal charges/complaints of harassment and/or discrimination, apply an understanding of key legal precedents, policies and practices
• Reviews and audits salary transactions
• Manage office supply order request and fulfillment
• Manage Wellness Program – Snacks, initiatives and events
• Contact for office building upkeep and maintenance requests

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Ability to lift 10 pounds occasionally
• Regular standing, walking and sitting

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field preferable
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience, 7+years’ experience preferred in a Human Resources Generalist/Manager role or equivalent combination of experience and education
• Knowledge of state and federal employment laws
• Communication abilities with multiple levels within the organization
• Organizational skills with the ability to successfully manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Ability to be proactive in employee relations, recruitment and staffing
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

*Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required by the employer.