Job Summary:

The Human Resource Manager will run the daily functions of the Human Resource (HR) department including the employee lifecycle, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the first point of contact for managers and employees seeking clarification and interpretation of various HR policies and procedures.
• Review, track, document, identify, and research human resources issues while providing nformation, analysis, and recommendations.
• Support recruitment efforts for all hourly and temporary positions by managing external and internal job postings through the HRIS system. Oversee the candidate interview process, which includes scheduling interviews, creating and distributing candidate correspondence (such as
• interview schedules, new hire paperwork, background checks, eligibility verifications and offer letters), and providing timely follow-up communication to candidates regarding their employment and interview status.
• Collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits (including 401k), and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; engagement; occupational health and safety; providing reasonable accommodations when needed.
• May administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as providing reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and terminations.
• May assist with constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Ensure timely and accurate data entry for new hires, changes, and terminations.
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Collaborate with managers and employees to resolve employee relations issues and offer coaching and counseling.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships both internally and externally.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. 
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency with WorkDay or the ability to quickly learn the organiza​tion’s HRIS and talent management systems.
• Flexibility to travel to other onsite locations as needed (1-2 times per month to Raleigh and Charlotte).
• Bi-lingual (English-Spanish) desirable.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, or related field required.

OR

• Two (2) years of HR management experience in industrial settings required.      OR
• Three to five (3-5) years of hands-on experience in an HR Generalist role within a manufacturing / field service / construction environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.
• Must be able to walk the production floor.