JOB DESCRIPTION
Human Resources Manager
Columbus, IN
$90,000.00-$95,000.00
Position Summary
The Human Resources Manager guides and directs the overall requirements of Human Resources services, policies, and programs for the company. This position oversees and directs all recruiting, employee relations, payroll and benefits administration, and training programs. The HR Manager is responsible for implementing, enforcing, and administering federal and state employment regulations as well as established company policies and procedures.
Organizational Duties / Responsibilities
- Always maintain 5S standards and a culture of safety throughout the workplace.
- Adhere to the “Prompt Report, Inform, Consult” protocol with supervisors and related departments.
- Collaborate with other managers to uphold established company policies, implement management directives, and achieve departmental KPI goals.
Essential Duties / Responsibilities
- Identify legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions; ensure policies, procedures, and reportingcomply.
- Recruit, interview, and assist in the selection of candidates to fill vacant positions.
- Plan and conduct new employee orientations.
- Maintain records of benefits plan participation (insurance, pension), personnel transactions (hires, promotions, transfers, terminations, performance reviews, job description management), and employee statistics for government reporting.
- Coordinate management training in interviewing, hiring, terminations, promotions, performance review, and sexual harassment prevention.
- Advise management in the appropriate resolution of employee relations issues.
- Administer the performance review program to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and equity across the organization.
- Administer benefits programs including life, health, dental, and disability insurance, vacation, sick leave, leave of absence, and employee assistance programs.
- Direct the DOT random drug and alcohol screening program.
- Responsible for the company’s workers’ compensation program, including case management and recordkeeping.
- Administer FMLA, STD, and LTD programs in accordance with federal and state regulations.
- Prepare employee separation notices and related documentation; conduct exit interviews to determine reasons behind separations.
- Recommend procedures to reduce absenteeism and turnover.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required.
- PHR or SPHR certification preferred.
- 5–8 years of relevant HR experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
- Knowledge of and experience administering FMLA/STD/LTD programs, progressive discipline, and compliance with federal and state employment regulations.
- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
Supervisory Responsibilities / Direct Reports
This position directly supervises the Payroll Agent and Administrative Assistant within the department. Supervisory responsibilities are carried out in accordance with the organization’s established policies and applicablelaws andincludetraining employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints; and resolving problems.
Working Relationships
The Human Resources Manager works with all departmental employees across the organization. Working relationships include co-workers in all departments and contract/temporary workers. The nature of the work involves information exchange, coordination, conflict resolution, and cooperative problem-solving. Because this role can impact every department within the company, effective professional communication is essential.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
This position is primarily office-based but requires periodic visits to manufacturing areas. When in manufacturing areas, the chance for injury is present and exposure may exist in hot and cold areas, including areas close to molten metal furnaces. Special attention to the work environment and surrounding production equipment is critical. The position may occasionally requireliftingto 50 lbs. Occasional travel and work outside of normal business hours may be required.
Reasonable Accommodation
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Regular, acceptable attendance (excluding authorized absences and approved leave) is an essential function of the job. Reasonableaccommodationmay be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions
