Human Resources Manager

Wabash; Harrison (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabash in Harrison, AR seeks an experienced Human Resources Manager to partner with site leadership on recruitment, investigations, development, communications, performance management, and policy implementation.

You will drive HR initiatives aligned with production goals and act as a strategic business partner within the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field.
• In-depth knowledge of HR functions: recruitment, compensation/benefits, leadership development, org effectiveness, employee relations.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; strong data handling skills.
• Experience using database management tools and HR information systems.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations; learning agility for process improvements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; strong recruitment lifecycle understanding.
• Proven ability to develop and implement policies, plans, and programs to attract, retain, and develop staff.
• 6+ years of general HR experience and 3+ years as a site-wide HR leader; manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Strong understanding of HR laws and compliance requirements.
• Partners with managers and HR to align HR initiatives with business goals.
• Tracks and reports KPIs to predict HR outcomes.
• Serves as a strategic business partner translating business goals into HR initiatives.
• Leads during organizational change and drives change in behaviors.
• Applies Lean Enterprise principles to evaluate HR tools and programs.
• Provides direction on policies, procedures, and performance management at the site.
• Engages leaders in strategic discussions and promotes corporate citizenship.
• Leads the local HR team and implements HR policies, procedures, and programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

HR laws & compliance

Relationship building

KPI tracking

Strategic partnership

Change management

Lean HR

Policy guidance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/HR

SPHR/PHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Database management tools

Job description

The Human Resources Manager acts as the primary business partner to site leadership team while providing support and expertise on all human resources and employment related issues including recruitment, investigation, disciplinary action, employee development, communications, performance management, succession planning, and policies and procedures. Ensures that the Human Resources function is viewed as a full business partner tied to business initiatives and directives within the organization.

Your Responsibilities:

• Strong understanding of HR Laws and compliance requirements
• Develops strong relationships and partners with managers, business leaders and HR
• Tracks and reports KPIs designed to measure and predict HR outcomes
• Serves as a strategic business partner to the site leadership team to translate business goals and objectives into well aligned HR initiatives
• Leads and/or manages courageously during organizational change; takes appropriate risks, energizes, and encourages others to do so to achieve company goals and priorities
• Utilizes Lean Enterprise principles within HR function by evaluating the efficiency, effectiveness and value add of various HR tools and programs
• Provides direction and counsel to manufacturing site leaders regarding policies & procedures to include day-to-day issues, professional development, employee morale, discipline, and performance management
• Engages and influences leaders in strategic discussions, challenges current thinking, influences outcomes and leads change in behaviors
• Proactively supports the communication and implementation of key business initiatives
• Actively participates and partners with organizations and events within the community to exercise and promote good corporate citizenship
• Leads the local Human Resources team
• Implementation of Human Resources policies, procedures, and programs
• Other duties as assigned

Let's Talk About Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree (Preferred Major: Business, Human Resources, or other related field)
• A clear and contemporary understanding of all HR functions: recruitment, compensation and benefits, leadership and management development, organizational effectiveness, and employee relations
• Must be highly proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of products, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated experience utilizing database management tools
• Knowledge of State and Federal regulations
• Demonstrated learning agility - should demonstrate the ability to proactively identify and implement innovative recruitment/process solutions
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated clear understanding of the recruitment life cycle processes
• Demonstrated proficiency in strategy development, policy, plan and/or program design and implementation skills that attract, retain, and motivate employees, appropriately manage risk and maximize the profitability of the business
• Analytical skills
• At least 6 years of general HR experience and 3+ years as a site-wide functional HR leader
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory/management experience of a large staff, including associate coaching, mentoring, and developing
• SPHR/PHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP
• Manufacturing experience
• Proven track record of successfully implementing large scale/systemic change efforts across an organization

Leadership Attributes:

• Embrace Diversity and Inclusion -- Solicit and respect the input of others, celebrate differences, and strive for transparency and inclusiveness
• Seek to Listen -- Actively listen to reach the best solution and make the strongest decisions
• Always Learn -- Strive to improve; do not quit or settle for the status quo
• Be Authentic -- Demonstrate honesty, incredible energy, and grit in everything you do
• Win Together -- Collaborate, seek alignment, and excel at cross-group communication to success as one team and One Wabash

Join us in turning ideas into world-changing realities. Curate and build your high-impact professional career at Wabash!

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement:

Wabash is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for its associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected class or activity under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions must be based on neutral, legitimate criteria. All employment policies and rules shall be applied equally to similarly situated associates.

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Information on race, gender and national origin will only be used for statistical and recordkeeping purposes, and will not be used in making any employment decisions. All information provided will be kept separate from your expression of interest. Providing this information is strictly voluntary, and you will not be subjected to any adverse action or treatment if you choose not to provide this information. If you do not choose to answer these questions, we ask that you select "Decline to Identify" for each question. Thank you for your voluntary cooperation.

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