Human Resources Director (Resume required for this position) General Description: Lead initiatives for the HR, Safety, Employment, Health Services, and Training Departments. This position is responsible for leading a culture that promotes employee engagement to reduce our absenteeism and turnover. Principle Responsibilities: + Coordinate the administration of training, employee relations, recruiting, labor relations, recruiting, compliance and payroll. Direct and advise management of departments in order to promote efficient, productive programs + Provide direction and support to management staff + Direct employment activities, assuring that properly qualified employees are hired and trained for company positions + Work closely with General Manager to establish goals and objectives for plant employee relations, community relations, and policies and procedures + Coordinate and participate in plant management in disciplinary or termination proceedings + Develop and coordinate training programs, including team building, new employee orientation, management training, etc. + Apply company employee relations policies in all dealings with employees + Attend and schedule meetings as needed + Perform various other duties as needed + Provides facility supervision with advice and counsel on personnel issues. + Administers unemployment claims, attends unemployment hearings. + Ensures regulatory compliance with ADA, FMLA, EEOC, etc. Stays current on recent federal, state and case law changes and monitors labor law updates for changes that affect HR. + Proposes, publishes and administers personnel policies. + Administers all employee relations issues. Processes and implements formal disciplinary action of employees, initiates termination procedures and terminates employees as needed. + Prepares and maintains records and procedures for controlling personnel transactions and reporting personnel data. Maintains HRIS integrity. + Responds to any questions and/or requests by governmental agencies, including employee complaints. Represents the company at hearings. + Establishes, evaluates and maintains departmental reports and key indicators. Recommends new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed. + Directs local benefits administration, enrollment and open enrollment meetings. + Supervises staff of HR and payroll employees. + Responsible for internal company communication, including bulletin boards, company newsletter, etc. Education: Preferred Minimum Bachelor's degree in business, Human Resource, or related field. Master's degree preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience: + 5 years of HR experience + Progressive management responsibilities in Industry/Business/Education + Previous experience in human resource Special Skills: + Excellent written and verbal communication skills + Computer knowledge + Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to handle conflict + Good verbal and written communication skills + Experience with leadership in a diverse cultural environment + Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to resolve conflicts **EOE/Vets/Disability**
