Onsite HR Leader for Industrial Manufacturing

Gerdau Ameristeel Corp.; Iowa; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gerdau Ameristeel Corp. in Iowa seeks an experienced HR leader to administer and manage HR processes for the Wilton Mill and downstream locations, including employee relations, recruiting, wage and salary administration, training and development, performance management, safety, benefits, and employee services for approximately 230 employees.

The role reports to the Wilton Mill Plant Manager and requires onsite presence Monday–Friday with some after-hours/work beyond first shift.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent consulting, client management, and business literacy skills.
• Strong conflict management skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common financial reports and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from employees, customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management and public groups.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• This position requires an Onsite Presence Monday-Friday and will include some work outside of first shift operating hours.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all personnel actions regarding direct reports including but not limited to assigning work duties/responsibilities, performance and salary reviews, disciplinary actions, termination, etc.
• Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with HR groups to develop solutions, programs, and policies.
• Conduct recruitment effort for open positions and support hiring managers in the selection process (from cultural fit, competency, behavior standpoints).
• Manage recruitment process by assisting managers to define position requirements and potential sources of applicants.
• Serve as liaison on compensation and benefits issues.
• Responsible for maintaining job descriptions and evaluations on an accurate and current basis; assuring personnel are in proper classification.
• Ensure uniform interpretation and application of wage and salary policy to provide internally equitable employee compensation.
• Communicate total compensation opportunities to employees and respond to employee questions related to applicable Compensation plans and programs.
• Identify training needs and work with corporate training teams to implement programs.
• Facilitates training sessions locally when applicable.
• Coordinate employee communications to promote employee understanding of programs, policies, and objectives.
• Personnel Planning, department manning and budgeting responsibilities.
• Recommend and coordinate employee engagement activities.
• Ensure legal compliance with various governmental laws and regulations.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Provide guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning, succession planning.
• Coordinate C&S cycles, local people development committees, 360º degree feedback surveys and competency assessments; ensure consistent application of corporate policies and procedures.
• Partner with management to conduct performance evaluations.
• Coordinate performance reviews and performance improvement processes for all employees; ensure consistent application of corporate policies and procedures.
• May assist international employees with expatriate matters and related HR matters.
• Employee Relations: Responsible for advising supervisors, superintendents and managers on employee grievances, discipline and related problems.
• Ensure positive labor relations are maintained and uniform interpretation and application of the Collective Agreement.
• Coordinate grievances and negotiations through to completion.

Skills

Office software

Consulting skills

Client management

Business literacy

Conflict management

Financial analysis

Communication

Presentation skills

Analytical thinking

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business

HR certification (PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP)

Job description

Gerdau Ameristeel Corp. in Iowa seeks an experienced HR leader to administer and manage HR processes for the Wilton Mill and downstream locations, including employee relations, recruiting, wage and salary administration, training and development, performance management, safety, benefits, and employee services for approximately 230 employees.

The role reports to the Wilton Mill Plant Manager and requires onsite presence Monday–Friday with some after-hours/work beyond first shift.