What’s the job?

The incumbent will provide leadership to effectively manage all plant human resource programs concerned with employment, diversity recruitment, organizational development and training, employee relations, safety, public relations and communications, wage and salary administration in accordance with company policies, programs, and procedures, as well as federal, state and local laws and regulations. The site employs both hourly, non-exempt and exempt staff with a work force of around 60 to 70 employees. This position reports directly to the Regional Human Resources Manager.

Lead necessary changes and improvements within the organization to deliver healthy employee relations and organizational improvement. New hire processing and tracking activity as outlined by company policies and procedures along with presenting the HR/Benefits programs - Lead local efforts on effective recruitment, hiring and retention initiatives. Manage benefit administration and new hire orientation process for all employees –- direct all LiveWell initiatives and achieve employee involvement. Processing of payroll changes and additions via PeopleSoft and manage UKG timekeeping system. Maintain all internal job postings for hourly employees. Investigation and resolution of employee relations problems, anticipate problems whenever possible, and develop, recommend, and initiate appropriate steps for resolution. Conducts exit interviews, analyzes data and makes recommendations to the management team for corrective action and continuous improvement. Support the focus on behavior-based safety with development programs and employee engagement. Initiate and maintain disciplinary actions as per Plant and Company Policies. Pillar wall champion for People Development. Develop and maintain all Hourly, Non-exempt and Exempt Salary Job Descriptions. Maintain all Salary Performance Evaluations. Provide coaching/mentoring to managers/supervisors on effective people leadership and change management. Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory compliance agencies as it relates to labor, wage and hour and employment laws. Provide effective training and development programs to increase employee capabilities and growth. Partner with leadership team members in executing initiatives and projects to achieve strategic business plan and meet all objectives of the pillars. Develop documents, forms, and process to ensure consistency. Ensure consistent application and communication of policies. Maintain HR employee tracking logs, for hiring, terminations, ADA, promotions and leave of absences. Manages Workers Compensation cases. Community outreach and engagement. Revising or develop plant policies, procedures as directed by the Regional Human Resources Manager. Outside contacts may involve recruiting sources, state and federal agency representatives, insurance carriers, and community service agencies.