Job Description

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

Faribault, Minnesota

Position Overview:

The Human Resources Leader will direct the Human Resources activities to ensure the facility meets all state, local and federal requirements while complying with Company policies and procedures.

Duties And Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the Plant Manager the Human Resources Manager responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following:

Perform as a strategic partner along with the rest of the plant management team. Act as a liaison between the plant floor management and the Plant Manager with responsibility for all aspects of human resources in a manufacturing environment

Provides hands-on employee relations and support to employees. Coordinate employee communications and meetings to keep employees informed through monthly newsletters, benefit updates, production updates and other methods

Strong presence on the manufacturing floor interacting with employees on all shifts, responding to employee issues/concerns and supporting a positive employee relations environment.

Employee relations issues which would include but not be limited to; resolving conflicts, implementing disciplinary procedures, developing and rolling out improvement plans, investigating and resolving harassment claims and implementing required employee actions.

Leading effective communication campaigns at the plant

Provide management with leadership, consultation, and as needed, intervention suggestions that support positive employee relations throughout the facility

Evaluate the training needs of the facility. Design, develop and deliver training to employees on a variety of training topics that will be benefit to the employee, location and Division

Liaison with Corporate Human Resources team on various matters as member of company-wide Human Resources Team

Fully aligned partner with the EH&S Coordinator supporting safety and training initiatives.

Involvement with the plant’s EHS Committee, WCP Committee and Quality Teams

Leading all investigations and maintaining proper files at the plant location

On the floor interactions with employees on all shifts, responding to employees issues/concerns in support of a positive employee relations’ environment

Performance management to include leadership of employee appraisal processes, development and corrective action programs

Responsible for talent acquisition activities for salaried and hourly roles. This would include sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, background screening and reference checks.

Administering the site’s Affirmative Action Plan and maintaining the hiring log

Responsible for orientation/onboarding program for the employees

Organizational development activities to include active management of the site’s Succession Plan through effective employee development and advancement

Foster Company’s Corporate Citizenship in the community. Leading involvement in events, charities, blood drives…

Event planning including health fairs, Company events, luncheons, celebrations, holiday parties…

Coordination of medical coverage and questions with Corporate Insurance

Coordination of FMLA, Workers Comp and other related leave issues

HRIS system administration including payroll issues, employee data input, daily attendance, and other related areas

Maintenance of employee files and records

Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned

Qualifications:

In addition to the specific responsibilities listed above, the ideal candidate will possess the following:

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources/Business or a related discipline

5+ years in an HR management role

5+ years in a manufacturing environment

Working knowledge of all local, state and federal laws and regulations

May occasionally need to work evening and weekend hours to support shifts

Approximately 10% overnight travel

Preferred Requirements

Packaging background

Master’s degree is a plus

Professional certification through SHRM and/or HRCI

IBMi / AS400 experience

Competencies

Strong project management skills with a history of delivering results.

Demonstrated ability to multi-task and adapt as business needs dictate.

Proven success in talent acquisition at all levels.

Experience developing and facilitating training.

Strong relationship management, interpersonal and communication skills.

Organizational leadership skills a plus, i.e., strategy development/implementation, change management, employee engagement, presentation development/delivery skills, etc.

Demonstrated employee relations skills.

Experience developing, building and maintaining strong business partnerships.

Effective negotiation and influencing skills.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as working independently and self-directed.

Process oriented with a continuous improvement mindset

Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook required.

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