West-Human Resources Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION: The primary responsibility the Human Resources (HR) Manager is to guide, manage and enhance the overall provision of HR services, company policies and programs. The HR Manager originates and leads HR practices and objectives that will provide a high performance work environment, goal attainment, empowerment and high productivity. The successful candidate will align policies and practices with the goals of the company while increasing employee morale and employee retention.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborates with management to identify change management implications and leads change
• Reviewing and managing grievances
• Proactively identifies organizational needs (talent assessment, team effectiveness, staffing, etc.) and develops strategies for resolving and addressing needs
• Develop/administer employee performance, management process and provide training and support in all components of performance management
• Support managers in preparing Individual Development Plans
• Actively participates with business leadership to source, evaluate, select and on-board talent
• Have a complete grasp on the full cycle recruiting process, determine staffing needs, write and/or update job descriptions, posting positions, sourcing candidates, conduct and support the sourcing, phone screening and interviewing of salaried candidates
• Assesses organizational capabilities and identifies gaps
• Coach business leaders and their teams on the development of others
• Leads and facilitates management team in HR planning, assessment and succession plan reviews
• Build and develop a consistent and flexible employee communication strategy.
• Oversee recruiting, staffing, and talent recognition processes.
• Strategize, manage and direct employee & labor relations programs.
• Employee performance management and improvement systems.
• Employee Safety, Welfare, Wellness and Health.
• Compliance to regulatory concerns regarding employees, including policy development & documentation.
• Corporate Social Responsibility – including heading employees and society subcommittees.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND ABILITIES:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business or Organizational Development preferred.
• Must have 5-10 years’ experience in HR Field
• Excellent computer skills – Microsoft products, HRIS systems, ERP systems (ADP, ADP RM preferred).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with all levels of employees.
• Superior written communication skills. Ability to write reports.
• Organizational Development.
• Must have full cycle recruiting experience.
• Benefits administration and employment law experience.
• Experience in manufacturing environment, preferably automotive related
• Familiarity with employment law
• Strong written/verbal communication skills; good listening skills; ability to facilitate; a team player who demonstrates the ability to relate to employees at all levels of the Company and who is sensitive to cultural differences