Human Resources Manager

Talent Solutions Partners; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Solutions Partners in Mason City, IA is seeking a Human Resources Manager to lead HR and office operations, develop local programs, and administer policies to sustain a union-free environment. You will oversee payroll, benefits, safety, training, and employee relations while ensuring accurate record-keeping and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in HR or related field with 5–10 years of progressive HR leadership experience, excellent communication skills,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field.
• 5–10 years of progressive HR leadership experience.
• Specialized training in employment law, compensation, employee relations, safety and training preferred.
• Clear oral and written communication; ability to handle sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Direct payroll and wage/salary administration oversight.
• Administer employment relations, benefits, safety programs, and training.
• Ensure policy communication and union-free environment.
• Oversee HR programs through HR staff and track data per OSHA/recordkeeping.
• Maintain records and reports necessary for HR functions.
• Lead multiple HR projects and employee communications initiatives.

Skills

People management

Communication

Confidentiality

Time management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Title: Human Resources Manager

Location: Mason City, Iowa

Salary: $70-85K

Job Summary of the Human Resources Manager:

The Human Resources Manager is responsible 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.