Human Resources Manager: Chesapeake

Sumitomo Drive Technologies USA; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

401K

LinkedIn Learning

Disability Insurance

Pension

Wellness programs

Job summary

Sumitomo Drive Technologies USA in Chesapeake, VA is seeking an experienced Human Resources leader to develop, plan, monitor, and implement a broad range of HR functions including recruiting, benefits programs, HRIS management, employee relations, immigration, EEO and special projects.

This role ensures compliance with state and federal regulations and serves as a consultant to managers while supervising HR staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or equivalent experience; 8–10 years HR experience with 3+ years in management.
• PHR or SPHR certification preferred.
• Strong understanding of employment law (FLSA, ADA, FMLA, EEO/AA, HIPAA, COBRA).

Responsibilities

• Administers employee benefit programs (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k)).
• Oversees open enrollment and benefits communications.
• Manages HRIS data and payroll postings.
• Administers immigration sponsorship and visa processes.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and provides guidance to managers.

Skills

Employment law

HRIS

MS Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or equivalent experience

PHR or SPHR certification

Tools

Ultipro Core

Salary Planning

Benefits

Recruiting

Performance Management

Time & Attendance

Concur

Fortis

Lotus Notes

Job description

Brief Description

The annual range for this role is $125,000 to $156,400

Final salary offers are determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, specialized skills, and certifications.

• Life and Accidental Death Insurance (Company Paid)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance (Company Paid)
• 401K, 401K Match- Access to Certified Financial Planner
• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• YMCA discount and more!

Brief Description

The annual range for this role is $125,000 to $156,400

Final salary offers are determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, specialized skills, and certifications.

Benefits Include

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid Time Off- Including Volunteer Hours
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance (Company Paid)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance (Company Paid)
• 401K, 401K Match- Access to Certified Financial Planner
• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• YMCA discount and more!

Purpose And Scope Of Job

This position is responsible for developing, planning, monitoring and ensuring effective implementation of a broad range of Human Resource functions to include recruiting/employment activities, benefits programs, HRIS management, employee relations, immigration, EEO, and special projects. Position ensures compliance with State and Federal regulations; serves as consultant to Managers and supervises assigned department personnel.

Essential Functions (other Duties May Be Assigned)

• Administers all U.S. employee benefit programs: health & welfare plans (medical, dental, vision, life disability), 401(k), pension, employee assistance program, wellness initiatives, etc.
• Coordinates open enrollment activities for benefits.
• Maintains and updates benefits information, deductions, and plan summaries.
• Evaluates health and welfare programs and administrative service providers as a member of the Benefits Committee.
• Utilizing HRIS; models salary budget scenarios, develops tables linking performance assessment results to salary adjustment amounts and insures accurate posting of new salary levels to payroll.
• Administers immigration program for sponsorship of foreign national employees to obtain required work visa or lawful permanent resident status.
• Assists with the leadership and coordination of human resources special events to include new employee orientation.
• Assists Director of Human Resources with conducting a continuing study of Human Resources policies, programs and practices; and recommends new approaches and procedures to effect continual improvements in the efficiency of the department and services performed.
• Assists in budgeting and cost analyses of Human Resources activities and ensures that activities operate within appropriated amounts.
• Participates in developing departmental goals, objectives and plans.
• Supervises, evaluates and directs the work of assigned Human Resources staff.
• Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations governing human resources activities.
• Provides policy interpretation and guidance to managers and employees.
• Assists the Human Resources Director in development of Human Resources budget and in compiling and evaluating human resource requests from other functional areas for development of annual headcount budget.
• Administers workers compensation, FMLA, and ADA programs.
• Assists in conducting investigations of cases of alleged employee misconduct and/or harassment involving weekly paid employees, prepares documentation and assists Human Resources Director in development of recommended action.
• Process, verify, and maintain personnel related documentation, including grievances, performance evaluations, and employee leaves of absence.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or equivalent experience eight to ten (8-10) years of human resources experience, plus three (3) years minimum management experience.
• Thorough understanding of employment law – FLSA, ADA, FMLA, EEO/AA, HIPAA, COBRA
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification.
• Familiarity with multiple HRIS applications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Proficiency with Ultipro - Core, Salary Planning, Benefits, Recruiting, Performance Management, Time & Attendance modules
• Proficiency with Concur
• Proficiency with Fortis
• Proficiency with Lotus Notes databases
• Knowledge of SMA Human Resources policies
• Knowledge of employment law (FLSA, ADA, FMLA, EEO, HIPAA, COBRA)
• Any additional essential skills and/or knowledge as shown in the HRIS Career & Education > Skills section for incumbents holding this job title.

Work Conditions & Physical Environment

This position is exposed to sensitive information that requires a high level of tact and confidentiality. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Must have the ability to sit for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer terminal/typewriter; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed.

This job description does not serve as a contract nor does it limit the employer’s ability to establish or change the content, nature, or essential functions of this job. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals with a disability.