Human Resources Manager

AMHERST MADISON INC is seeking a Human Resources Manager to lead routine HR department functions and strengthen the organization’s people strategy. This onsite role in Charleston, WV focuses on hiring, compensation and benefits administration, policy enforcement, and employee discipline, while partnering with leadership to support current and future talent needs.

• Recruit, interview, hire, and train new department staff.
• Oversee the daily workflow of the HR department.
• Provide constructive, timely performance evaluations.
• Handle discipline and terminations in accordance with company policy.
• Partner with the leadership team to execute the organization’s human resource and talent strategy, with emphasis on recruiting, retention, and succession planning.
• Support HR generalists, management, and other staff with complex, specialized, and sensitive questions, including reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and terminations, when needed.
• Manage the talent acquisition process, including recruiting, interviewing, and hiring qualified candidates, especially for managerial, exempt, and professional roles; collaborate with departmental managers to define required skills and competencies.
• Analyze compensation and benefits trends and research competitive base and incentive pay programs to attract and retain top talent.
• Create learning and development programs and initiatives that support internal employee growth.
• Oversee employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including reviewing policies and practices to support compliance.
• Stay current on trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum 3 years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with, or ability to quickly learn, the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.

• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP or other certification board (preferred).

• Microsoft Office Suite
• HRIS
• Talent management systems

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Ability to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.