Manager, Human Resources

Reporting directly to the President of the Aerospace and Defense Business, the HR Manager directs the full lifecycle of human resources for a multi-site manufacturing facility. This position requires a frequent presence on the production floor, close collaboration with operations and safety (HSE) teams, and deep familiarity with industrial labor laws in California and New York.

Essential Functions / Responsibilities:

• Plans, organizes, and controls all activities of the Human Resource Department. In conjunction with the President, participates in the development of strategic goals and objectives for the Human Resource Department and division.
• Implements Resource policies and objectives developed by the Corporate office.
• Work as a team with other members of management and other employees to achieve overall company objectives.
• Establishes recruitment and placement practices and procedures. Interviews candidates for employment opportunities. Identifies qualified personnel and coordinates new hire orientation and on the job training programs.
• Determines and recommends employee relations practices and communications programs necessary to establish a positive employer-employee relationship and promote employee morale. Insures that employees are treated with respect and dignity.
• Implements and annually updates the compensation program; writes and updates job descriptions as necessary; conducts and participates in annual salary surveys. Recommends, develops, and administers salary structures, pay policies, performance appraisal programs, employee benefit and wellness programs and services and company and safety and health programs. Monitors for effectiveness and cost containment.
• Oversee payroll processing, administration and reporting for the hourly/non-exempt, and exempt payrolls.
• Administers and monitors safety programs. Oversees workers compensation claims and represents the company at DIA conferences and hearings.
• Completes regulatory audits in areas of Safety, Labor records, and other areas to ensure Company compliance is being maintained across all units.
• Formulates and coordinates the company’s position in lawsuits, hearings and charges related to employment practices with support of outside legal counsel and consultants
• Revise and redraft Company Handbook with updates in all areas of compliance with support of outside consulting specialist.
• Develops and recommends training programs for hourly/non-exempt, and exempt employees.
• Assures that the company employment, safety, personnel and equal opportunity policies and practices comply with federal and state labor laws.
• Assists supervisors and managers with employee relations issues and matters.
• Oversees and administers all employee benefit programs. Develops, implements, and coordinates health and wellness programs.
• Develops and manages the Human Resource Department budget and expenses.
• Assume other activities and responsibilities as directed.