Human Resources Manager

H.T. Prof Executive Search; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Human Resources Manager at H.T. Prof Executive Search oversees HR and office functions for all staff in Mason City, IA, implementing policies and local programs on employment relations, compensation, benefits, safety, training, and compliance.

The role supports a union-free environment through day-to-day administration and policy execution. Responsibilities include leading recruitment, wage administration, payroll supervision, performance appraisal programs, benefits administration, OSHA

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field with 5–10 years of progressive leadership experience in HR positions.
• Specialized training in employment law, compensation, employee relations, safety, and training preferred.
• Must be able to deal effectively with people at all levels of the organization.
• Must communicate clearly orally and in writing.
• Must maintain confidentiality.
• Must have strong time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct employment activities, assuring properly qualified employees are recruited and hired in a timely manner.
• Ensure policies and programs are understood and administered consistently; disseminate communication to all employees.
• Oversee HR programs through HR staff; monitor administration of welfare plans and benefits.
• Administer wage and salary administration and performance appraisal programs; review wage ranges for equity.
• Oversee payroll processing on a weekly or bi-weekly basis.
• Review and approve management recommendations for terminations.
• Maintain records and reports for department functions.
• Keep executives informed of significant problems affecting company goals.
• Develop and supervise training programs; conduct supervisory training.
• Lead safety and health program implementation and OSHA data tracking.
• Act as liaison between company and laws/regulations (OSHA, Wage-Hour, ERISA, etc.).
• Conduct investigations when complaints arise; manage employee communications and feedback.
• Direct programs for employee communications and community relations.

Skills

Leadership

HR Management

Employment Law

Communication

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Summary of the Human Resources Manager:

The Human Resources Manager is r esponsible for managing and administering the Human Resource/Office functions for all employees. Responsible for administering corporate policies and developing and implementing local programs, which address Employment Relations, Wage and Salary application and administration, IA Workers' Compensation, Employee Benefits, Safety Programs, Training and other issues as required. Ensures the continuance of a union-free environment through policies, practices, and day-to-day administration activities, which support and enhance that operating status.

Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Human Resources Manager:

• Directsemploymentactivities,assuringthatproperlyqualifiedemployeesarerecruitedandhiredinatimelymanner.
• Ensures that policies and programs are understood and administered consistently.Ensures communication is disseminated to all employees.
• Oversee the implementation of Human Resources programs through Human Resources staff. Monitors administration to established standards and procedures of employee welfare plans, including pension, life insurance, salary continuation, long-term disability, and health care programs, ensuring employee/spouse understanding and full accuracy, completion, and submission of all required documents.
• AdministercompanywageandsalaryadministrationandemployeeperformanceappraisalprogramsforExemptandNonexemptemployeesandreviewswagerangesannuallyforinternal/externalequityandmakesrecommendations.
• Overseetheadministrationofpayrollprocessingon a weeklyorbi-weeklybasis.
• Reviews, guides, and approves management recommendations for employmentterminations.
• Directs the preparation and maintenance of records and reports that are necessary to carry out functions of the department.
• Keepstheexecutiveteaminformedofsignificantproblemsthatjeopardizetheachievementofcompanygoals,andthose that are not being addressed adequately at the line managementlevel.
• Develop and supervise training programs, conducts supervisory training proactively and as needs are identified.
• Leadtheimplementationofcompanysafetyandhealthprograms.MonitorsthetrackingofOSHA-requireddata.
• Acts as a liaison/problem solver between the Company in accordance with the Company’s personnel policies and appropriate laws and regulations such as O.S.H.A., Wage-Hour, Unemployment Compensation, E.R.I.S.A.,etc.
• Conducts investigations when employee complaints or concerns are broughtforth.
• Manages employee communication and feedback through such avenues as company meetings, suggestion programs, employee satisfaction surveys, newsletters, employee focus groups, and/or one-on-onemeetings.
• Directs the development and administration of programs for employee communications and for promotion of community relations.

Education & Experience Requirements of the Human Resources Manager:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Human Resources or related field and 5 to 10 years of progressive leadership experience in Human Resources positions or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Specialized training in employment law, compensation, employee relations, safety, and training preferred.
• Mustbe abletodealeffectivelywithpeopleat all levelsof the organization
• Must be able to communicate clearly orally and in writing.
• Must be able to exercise judgment in dealing with recurrent and non-recurrent problems, mostly in people-oriented matters.
• Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality .
• Must have strong flexibility and time management skills
• Must be able to effectively manage multiple projects and problems together with the detail that goes along with the issues.
• Must have excellent organizational skills
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Applications - Word, Excel, Outlook, and PPT .
• Must be able to exercise influence in the management decision - making process as it affects areas of Human Resourceresponsibility.
• Direct supervision of all Human Resources/Payroll staff and other department personnel as assigned .