HR Manager

Job Description Job Description

JOB TITLE: Human Resources Manager

DEPARTMENT: Human Resources LOCATION: Ward, SC REPORTS TO: VP of Human Resources

WAGE PLAN/EXEMPTION: Exempt

SUMMARY The Human Resources Manager is responsible for providing human resources leadership and support for a manufacturing facility with multiple shifts. This includes providing consultation and guidance to employees and management in human resources areas including, but not limited to, employee relations, recruitment, payroll, regulatory compliance, training, performance management, salary administration and benefits administration.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervise recruiting, job placement, transfers, hiring, contingent workforce administration and related activities to ensure qualified labor is available for all positions at the site. Ensure legal compliance and mitigate Company’s risk through basic understanding of employment laws. Work closely with operations to ensure training and development of associates in all departments is occurring, including but not limited to, new hire orientation, temporary workers, safety, professional development, and regulatory compliance. Work collaboratively with other Human Resource team members across the organization to proactively share best practices and processes. Plan, organize and manage all activities of the HR department at the site and provide updates to Plant Manager as requested. Participate in developing department goals, objectives, systems and KPI’s. Supervise the plant Safety Coordinator, and review accident reports, assist in accident investigation and corrective action review and prepare safety metrics reports. Administers Workers' Compensation program: oversee claim activity and coordinate with the claims adjuster on any issues. Administer established policies and procedures in the areas of employment, training, benefits, and other general plant activities. Ensure that all employee transactions are entered accurately and timely into the HRIS. Data entry includes, but is not limited to, hires, terminations, transfers, wage changes and leaves of absence. Administer employee absence programs, policies, and benefits and record absences; such programs may include vacation, personal holidays, FMLA, short term disability, long term disability. Respond to employee and management inquiries about company policy and procedure; work collaboratively to obtain best outcome given company policy, legal requirements, and organization needs. Process weekly hourly payroll, and bi-weekly salaried payroll.

Complete monthly turnover reporting, monthly HR KPI reports and weekly labor report for management meetings and review. Coordinates with EHS Manager or Plant Manager to ensure all incidents and injuries are being investigated and reported promptly. Reports injuries to worker’s compensation carrier. All other duties and projects as assigned by the VP of Human Resources and/or Plant Manager.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field Experience: Minimum 3 years in Human Resources or related field, preferably in multi-shift manufacturing facility OSHA 30 hour trained Ability to demonstrate effective communication skills verbally and in written form Ability to read and comprehend written instructions

INFORMATION SYSTEM SKILLS

Ability to use or acquire advanced research skills and methods to obtain the information needed to complete tasks. Advanced use of computerized word processing and spreadsheet programs, e-mail, and the Internet, specifically Microsoft Office.

REASONING/DECISION MAKING SKILLS

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Responsible for technical understanding of job specific decisions.

STRENGTHS AND ATTRIBUTES

Possess a collaborative team focused work attitude that provides solutions. Possess individual initiative and is capable of working independently unsupervised. Customer focused on providing timely responses, with good information that exceeds customer expectations. Empathetic, but firm, fair and consistent when communicating and interacting with others. Results oriented. Capable of determining root cause of a situation and implementing necessary corrective actions to resolve. Willingly carry out assignments and complete them by or before deadline. Communicates clearly and concisely even in stressful situations. Is curious and ask questions to gain perspective and learning all the time. Can always remain calm and capable of controlling emotions. Can motivate and inspire others through communications and actions. Can utilize leadership skills to best manage individual responsibilities and be a progressive team player promoting and developing a healthy work culture. Behaves in a professional and trustworthy manner in all work-related situations.

Core Values

It may be an understatement to say that we work every day to uphold our company’s core values. Because being a servant leader, committed to relationships, pioneering, results driven and tenacious are not just ideals we work towards. We live them. We breathe them. These values are the true essence of how we work and are in every product, service, and opportunity we offer.

Servant Leader to All – Humbly listening to and serving our employees, customer, and suppliers. Committed to Relationships – Caring about the long-term well-being of our employees, customers, and suppliers. Pioneering – Using our industry knowledge and entrepreneurial spirit to connect our stakeholders to innovative solutions. Results-Driven – Having an intense desire to go beyond what is expected. Tenacious – Persevering in all that we do.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Protein for Pets OPCO, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.