Human Resources Manager
The Human Resources Manager is responsible for leading the Human Resources function for Smith-Midland Corporation, a leading manufacturer of specialized precast concrete products, serving construction, transportation, and utility markets from its headquarters in Midland, Virginia and subsidiary plants in North Carolina and South Carolina. This role serves as a strategic business partner while overseeing core HR functions including recruiting, employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, performance management, leave administration, payroll coordination, and HR reporting.
The HR Manager partners with leadership to align people strategies with business objectives, maintain compliance with employment laws and company policies, and foster a positive, productive workplace culture across the organization.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Business Partner – Participates in the daily management of the site aligning functional strategies, projects, and initiatives as a confidant and coach
- Leadership – May lead other HR and office professionals. Serves as a mentor, coach, and point of escalation for employee-related matters
- Engagement – Champions employee engagement including regular, effective communications, recognition events; organizes three annual employee events
- Talent Acquisition – Leads recruiting processes including running ads, recruiter communication, reporting to management, onboarding, immersion, and training
- Talent Management – Owns talent management processes including talent reviews, workforce planning, development plans, learning & development
- Company Culture – Advises and provides guidance to leadership regarding talent, organizational effectiveness, change management, and culture
- Analytics – Regularly creates and maintains dashboards and performs analytics
- Compliance – Ensures compliance with and adherence to all local, state, and federal laws for all aspects of human resources management
- Labor Relations – Facilitate and manage labor relations, including negotiations, conflict resolution