The Human Resources Manager oversees and manages the organization's human resources functions, including recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration, compensation, performance management, and regulatory compliance. This position works closely with leadership to develop and implement HR policies, improve employee engagement, support workforce development, and ensure effective HR operations. The HR Manager serves as a resource for employees and management while promoting a positive and productive workplace culture.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily human resources operations and ensure HR processes are efficient and consistent.
- Manage the recruitment and hiring process, including job postings, candidate screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
- Provide guidance to managers and employees regarding HR policies, procedures, workplace concerns, and employee relations matters.
- Handle employee relations issues, workplace investigations, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.
- Oversee benefits administration, including health insurance, retirement plans, open enrollment, and employee benefit inquiries.
- Manage compensation programs, salary reviews, job evaluations, and employee pay adjustments.
- Oversee performance management processes, including employee evaluations, performance improvement plans, and coaching.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and maintain current HR policies and procedures.
- Develop and implement employee engagement, retention, recognition, and professional development initiatives.
- Coordinate employee training programs, leadership development, and organizational development efforts.
- Maintain accurate employee records, personnel files, HR documentation, and HRIS information.
- Partner with leadership on workforce planning, organizational changes, succession planning, and staffing needs.
- Monitor HR metrics, turnover, staffing trends, and other workforce data to identify areas for improvement.
- Oversee leave administration, FMLA, workers' compensation, unemployment claims, and other employee-related programs.
- Develop, update, and communicate the employee handbook and company policies.
- Supervise and develop HR staff, providing direction, training, and support as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
- 5+ years of progressive human resources experience, with prior HR management or leadership experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR policies, employee relations, and regulatory compliance.
- Experience managing recruitment, benefits, compensation, performance management, and employee relations.
- Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive employee information with professionalism and discretion.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS).