Plant HR Manager

Arcosa Brand; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Meyer Utility Structures in Lancaster, SC is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead the HR function at our plant. You will direct policies, programs and staff to support culture, hiring, retention and compliance.

The ideal candidate brings at least 7 years HR experience in industrial manufacturing, LEAN knowledge, strong relationship skills and the ability to align HR with safety, quality and production goals. Union and non-union environments are considered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in Human Resources.
• Experience in industrial manufacturing; LEAN manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to build strong relationships at all levels.
• Team player with a proactive, can-do attitude.
• Experience supporting HR in union and non-union environments; union avoidance programs a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer HR strategic plans for plant personnel, including talent management and retention.
• Plan, organize and control all activities of the HR Department.
• Implement compensation programs, job descriptions, and merit pool budgets.
• Manage benefit enrollment and employee communications.
• Coordinate safety, worker's compensation, and policy cost-effectiveness reviews.
• Maintain EEO records and affirmative action programs to comply with regulations.
• Lead staffing and recruitment efforts for exempt and non-exempt roles.
• Align HR objectives with production, quality and finance goals.
• Drive continuous improvement in people management with a sense of urgency.

Skills

HR leadership

Relationship building

Risk assessment

Team player

Union/non-union experience

LEAN Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Job description

Meyer Utility Structures is searching for an experienced Human Resources Manager to fill the open position of Human Resources Manager in our Lancaster, SC plant. This role manages and directs the activities and staff involved in developing and maintaining HR services, policies, programs and processes with a major focus on culture, hiring, & retention. The successful HR Manager will establish functional business plans and provide for the development and alignment of HR Staff, products, programs and services to achieve organizational objectives. In this role, the HR Manager will ensure a safe working environment for all employees as well as support quality, production & financial objectives.

At Meyer Utility Structures, we commit to and pride ourselves on providing reliable structures, superior service, and product solutions. Meyer Utility Structures is an industry leader in the engineering design and fabrication of concrete and tubular steel structures for transmission, distribution, and substation applications.

What You'll Do:

• Develop and administer various human resources strategic plans and procedures for all plant personnel, to include but not limited to talent management, cultural improvement, hiring, & retention
• Plan, organize and control all activities of the HR Department
• Participate in developing departmental goals, objectives and systems
• Implement and annually update the compensation program; rewrite job descriptions as necessary; work with corporate compensation and develop merit pool (salary budget); monitor the performance evaluation program and revise as necessary
• Recommend and implement personnel policies and procedures; perform benefit administration to include annual enrollment activities and presentations
• Assist Safety Manager with worker's compensation, change reporting, approving invoices for payment, annual re-evaluation of policies for cost-effectiveness, information activities program and cash flow
• Develop and maintain affirmative action program, file EEO-1 annually, maintain other records, report and log to conform to EEO regulations
• Work with the HR Director to determine staffing needs; coordinate recruitment effort for exempt and non-exempt employees; work with supervisors to screen and interview candidates
• Ensure corporate matrix for job approvals and compensation are within guidelines
• Establish HR strategic plan for the office in support of the annual objectives
• Recommend solutions to effect continuous improvement within the department
• Facilitate, measure and improve the quality of people management
• Work with a sense of urgency ensuring timelines are met and embody corporate values

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in Human Resources
• Human Resources experience in the industrial manufacturing sector, knowledge and experience with LEAN Manufacturing preferred
• Ability to build strong relationships and rapport at all levels of the organization
• Highly motivated team player with a "can do attitude"
• Ability to assess risk and develop Human Resource plans and programs to mitigate liability and ensure operational success
• Experience supporting a Human Resource operation with non-exempt employees in a union and/or non-union environment; successful track record with proactive programs for union avoidance and employee retention

Equal Opportunity Employer
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