HR Manager

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This position is responsible for coordination and management of daily HR operations including staffing activities, employment actions, leave management, ADA processes, FMLA processes, Disciplinary processes, employee performance management system, benefits, employee wellness programs, compliance, employee training programs, HRIS administration and system expertise, reporting and analysis. Ensures processes, policies and practices are interpreted and applied consistently and effectively; ensures accountability and compliance with all current and applicable laws relating to Human Resources and Benefits Administration.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential functions are those tasks, duties, and responsibilities that comprise the means of accomplishing the job’s purpose and objectives. Essential functions are critical or fundamental to the performance of the job. They are the major functions for which the person in the job is held accountable.

• Partners with the leadership team to understand and execute Global Polymer’s HR and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention and succession planning.
• Provides guidance and support to HR generalists, management and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise; may be required to administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as providing reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing and terminations.
• Manages the talent acquisition process, which may include recruitment, interviewing and hiring of qualified job applicants, particularly for managerial, exempt and professional roles; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Analyze trends in compensation and benefits; researches, develops and proposes competitive base and incentive pay programs to ensure Global Polymer attracts and retains top talent.
• Creates learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities for employees.
• Conducts training and manages tracking of training objectives / sign off sheets.
• Oversees Global Polymer disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommends best practices; review policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management and employment law.
• Administers the maintenance of HR related information within the HRIS system and all applicable HR systems. Responsible for ensuring all benefits enrollments, new hire data, employee changes and all other HR related information is updated and entered correctly.
• Exercises problem solving and analytical abilities to include database platforms and applications software to create, modify, analyze and publish reports for senior staff as needed.
• Knowledge of current trends in HRIS with a focus on product and service development and delivery. Recommend new and innovative HRIS technology trends. Continuously look for ways to increase both HR knowledge and HRIS applications to fully utilize HRIS system and encourage full use of technology to better automate HR processes and procedures
• Assists the Director of Human Resources in carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with GP policies and procedures.
• Plans, develops and follows up on employee surveys.
• Conducts employee meetings and manages special committees that pertain to culture / training, HR