Human Resources Director

About the role

The Human Resources Director is the primary point of contact and coordinator for all employment related activities.

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks

• Most duties and functions are hands-on.
• Manage two employees (1 HR Generalist and the Office Manager)
• Evaluate and recommend both short-term and long-term planning of new strategies and processes that impact the attraction, motivation, development and retention of employees.
• Manage the employee benefits function, including management of all benefits plans and 401k Plan.
• Ensure timely reporting as required for compliance with applicable local, state and federal regulations governing employment, safety, benefits and payroll.
• Act as the back-up for payroll processing
• Develop recruitment and staffing strategies and implementation plans to identify talent within and outside the organization.
• Provide support and counseling to managers in the disciplinary and termination process.
• Counsel employees regarding performance, career development, and training. Manage the employee grievance process.
• Demonstrate flexibility and efficient time management and ability to prioritize the workload.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple locations.

Qualifications & Requirements

The key credentials include the following

• 7-10 years of human resources experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices and legal requirements governing the management and practice of a leading human resources function.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex human resource-related issues and documents; ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• A collaborative, solution-oriented, team player and team leader who is open to new ideas and not afraid to make tough decisions.
• Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to employee groups, management at all levels of the company.
• Must be able to foster and maintain positive relationships, work collaboratively with constituents and possess the skill to lead, influence and motivate others.
• Minimum of Bachelors degree $70K - 95K / year