Human Resource Manager

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Responsible for implementing and coordinating policies and programs covering the following: employment, labor relations, wage and salary administration, orientation and training, placement, safety, environmental, outside vendors, insurance and health benefits and employee services.

• Recruits hourly and salaried employees which include screening applications; interviewing; extending job offers; scheduling physicals, drug screens and background checks; and conducting employee orientation. Policy and procedure development and implementation.
• Administer random drug testing.
• Payroll for salaried personnel, maintenance changes for hourly/salaried.
• Responsible for managing the Human Resources functions and the support staff.
• Directs and maintains various employee relations activities and programs designed to promote and maintain a high level of employee productivity. Acts as liaison between employees, union and management personnel.
• Evaluates the status and productivity of employee programs and recommends changes to improve efficiency and cost effectiveness. Identifies, troubleshoots, and resolves problem areas such as attendance, LOA/FMLA, workers' compensation, unemployment compensation, etc.
• Assists, plans and implements safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
• Performs safety surveys and inspections, prepares written reports of findings and recommendations for corrective or preventive measures where indicated and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented.
• Assists in the development, evaluation and upgrading of safety programs.
• Maintains a high level of visibility and accessibility to all employees.
• Provides direction and counsel to HR staff, department managers, supervisors and employees regarding policies and programs affecting the human resource's function.
• Develops and ensures communication avenues are maintained between employees, union and management.
• Ensures high level of integrity is maintained and that personnel matters are handled in a professional, confidential and discreet manner.
• Directs the planning and organization of employee appreciation and service recognition events and other employee events.
• Keeps abreast of current employment and labor laws and works with VP of HR to ensure compliance with all federal, state or local employment laws.
• Administers employee benefits programs, keeps abreast of program details, and provides guidance and counsel to employees and management.
• Responsible for conducting annual harassment training, drug and alcohol and workplace violence.
• Ensures that performance appraisals are being properly completed in a timely manner.
• Reviews and monitors the Organization's safety training documentation, policies, and procedures to ensure they are accurate and up to date for the facility.
• Conducts inspections and audits to verify compliance with safety rules and regulations. Maintains all files to assure inspections/audits are being done completely and in a timely manner.
• Participates in internal and external audits regularly. External audits can be with customers or outside resources such as insurance companies, as well as governmental agencies such as OSHA and DNR.
• Leads ergonomic evaluations of facility work sites and leads efforts in improvements.
• Monitors all new and revised Material Safety Data Sheets for regulatory compliance.
• Participates in process improvement teams and projects.
• Organizes and develops all training manuals, reference library, and testing and evaluation procedures for departmental training to meet all regulatory, company and industry standards.
• Provides assistance to Human Resources Administrator in matters relating to employee orientation including information on the Substance Abuse Policy, Blood borne Pathogens Policy, proper lifting techniques, etc...
• Ensures scheduling of CPR and First Aid Training.
• Compiles and maintains all safety records, including employees trained and the documented completion dates.
• Coordinates incident investigation and follow-up to help ensure all pertinent information is being communicated back to relevant individuals.
• Calculates and reports the plant's monthly safety statistics.
• Analyzes injury data for the plant to detect trends for potential injury prevention.
• Case manager on difficult claims involving time-off for work related and non-work-related injuries/illnesses.
• Receives and analyzes worker's comp data for the plant. Recommends and initiates corrective action and retraining of employees with the appropriate plant management.
• Assists in responsibilities for maintaining plant protection and security program.
• Assists in the development of programs to ensure facility compliance with environmental requirements, i.e. air, water and solid wastes, and maintains required records and permits.
• Coordinates resources to secure and maintain understanding of…