Description

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
Plainwell, Michigan

Required:

• Union and Contract Experience
• Knowledge of employment laws (FMLA, ADA, EEO, etc)
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong people skills (conflict resolution, patience, positive attitude)
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to handle extremely fast-paced work environment and high workload
• Experience leading and managing people
• Employment Relations experience (hiring, terminating, workplace investigations, etc)

Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field
• Ability to understand union contract
• Experience with SAP and Kronos applications
• Bilingual preferred

  WORK CONDITIONS

• Work 45+ hours per week in office environment, primarily during day shift, with ability to work outside normal business hours as needed. Position will visit production environments on a regular daily basis.
• Exposure to slippery floors, extreme temperature variations, loud noise, chemicals, sharp objects (knives), machinery, and vehicles

 Main accountabilities:

• Handle employment and union relation issues by coaching and disciplining employees, scheduling management meetings with employees and/or union, and investigating employee complaints.
• Ensure legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resources federal and state requirements by maintaining records, conducting workplace investigations, representing the organization at hearings.
• Manage HR staff by ensuring staff is meeting deadlines, counseling and disciplining employees, planning, monitoring and appraising job result.  Train new HR employees.
• Assist in FMLA, payroll, attendance, unemployment, and other HR functions as needed.
• Coordinate management training in terminations, EEO, sexual harassment, wage and hour, and other HR
• Respond to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs.
• Establish and maintain department records and reports. Participate in administrative staff meetings and attend other meetings.
• Stay current on professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, participating in professional societies.
• Perform other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

       EOE, INCLUDING DISABILITY/VETS