Human Resources Manager

Company: Wabash
Location: Little Falls
Posted on: June 26, 2022

Job Description:

The Human Resources Manager acts as a strategic business partner, supporting our plant managers, who can provide support and expertise on all human resources and employment related issues including recruitment, investigation, disciplinary action, employee development, communications, performance management, succession planning, and policies and procedures. Partners with operations to ensure the Human Resources function is viewed as a full business partner tied to business initiatives and directives within the organization.

• Strong understanding of HR Laws and compliance requirements
• Develops strong relationships and partners with managers, business leaders and HR
• Tracks and reports key metrics designed to measure and predict HR activity
• Serves as a strategic business partner to the leadership team as a member of that team and translating business goals and objectives into aligned HR initiatives
• Leads and/or manages courageously during organizational change; takes appropriate risks and energizes and encourages others to do so in order to achieve company goals and priorities
• Incorporates Lean Management techniques within HR by evaluating the efficiency, effectiveness and value add of various HR tools and programs
• Provides direction and counsel to Directors, and Managers regarding policies & procedures to include day-to-day issues, professional development, employee morale, discipline, and performance management
• Engages and influences senior leaders in strategic discussions, challenges current thinking, influences outcomes and leads change in behaviors
• Identifies, creates and implements change management initiatives to proactively support key business initiatives
• Supports the communication of HR initiatives, removing barriers and participating in continuous improvement activities as needed to raise the bar
• Actively participates and partners with organizations and events within the community in order to exercise and promote good corporate citizenship
• Provides leadership to the HR Staff
• Through a highly effective recruiting process, maintains and enhances a productive work environment
• Maintains standard operating procedures for recruiting activities
• Development and Implementation of Human Resources Policies, Procedures and Programs
• Performs other job-related duties as assignedEducation/Experience Requirements:
  • At least 10 years of general HR experience
  • At least 7 years of general HR experience, including 5 years of demonstrated hourly staffing/ recruitment experience in a high volume/demand environment
  • 3 to 5 years of direct supervisory/management experience of a large staff, including employee coaching, mentoring and developing
  • Manufacturing experience
  • Proven track record of successfully implementing large scale/systemic change efforts across an organization
  • PHR/SPHR preferred
  • Bachelor's degreeSkill Requirements:
    • A clear and contemporary understanding of all HR functions: recruitment, compensation and benefits, leadership and management development, organizational effectiveness and employee relations
    • Must be highly proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of products, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint
    • Demonstrated experience utilizing database management tools
    • Knowledge of State and Federal regulations
    • Demonstrated learning agility; should demonstrate the ability to proactively identify and implement innovative recruitment/process solutions
    • Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills
    • Demonstrated clear understanding of the recruitment lifecycle processes
    • Demonstrated proficiency in strategy development, policy, plan and/or program design and implementation skills that attract, retain and motivate employees, appropriately manage risk and maximize the profitability of the business
    • Analytical skills

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