Human Resources Manager

Position Summary: Responsible for developing and managing human resources processes, policies and programs for Shape Corporation manufacturing facility(ies) or region(s). Major areas of responsibility include internal and external candidate selection, employee onboarding, performance management, compensation, employee relations, and employee engagement/retention. Manage Human Resources Generalist(s) if applicable.

 

Essential Job Functions include, but not limited to, the following:

• Develop and maintain human resources processes, policies and procedures and initiate changes as necessary to ensure compliance with law, corporate policies and business strategy.
• Partner with Plant Leadership to define human resource strategy aligned with the business strategy.
• Participate in business strategy planning and workforce planning as requested.
• Act as escalation point for employee relations issues, providing guidance or coaching on how to effectively investigate and resolve issues.
• Oversee and drive consistency on employee disciplinary and termination procedures.
• Develop an effective employee engagement and retention strategy and drive implementation of initiatives to improve employee engagement.
• Partner with plant leadership to execute employee development strategies and plans.
• Train and coach managers and employees on topics including performance management, compensation, candidate selection, harassment, and the Shape Code of Conduct. 
• Oversee performance management process and facilitate performance and compensation calibration sessions to differentiate and award high performance. 
• Perform market analysis in order to recommend wage and salary structure, pay policies and changes to current wage and salary programs. 
• Manage human resource generalist(s) if applicable and provide guidance to less senior human resources team members.
• Assist HR Director with companywide initiatives, special projects, and change management plans. 
• Identify and train a back-up(s) to manage key tasks when absent.
• Additional functions not specifically outlined in this position description as directed by the leader.

Position Skills and Experience Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty effectively. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Bachelor's degree with emphasis on Human Resources of Business Management preferred. Equivalent work experience may be substituted for degree.
• Minimum of five to seven years prior experience in human resources area, preferably in a manufacturing environment. 
• Generalist background with broad knowledge of employee relations and legal compliance, recruitment and selections, performance management, compensation and change management.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills: demonstrates good listening skills, communicates status, keeps team and business leaders informed, and responds clearly to inquiries.
• Advanced project management skills: effectively manages time and prioritizes workload, manages multiple tasks without close supervision, and consistently meets deadlines.
• Stakeholder management: establishes and maintains working relationships with individuals at all levels of the organizations and demonstrates a positive and friendly attitude in working with people.
• Adaptability: Adapts easily to change, performs calmly under pressure and works effectively in ambiguous environments. 
• Strong technical skills/aptitude: demonstrates proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft applications.
• Ability to use good judgment and discretion with highly confidential business and employee information.

 Additional Information

Regional Human Resource Managers:

• Previous experience in start up of plant preferred
• Fluent in English