HR Manager

DUTIES:

Supervisory:

• Adheres to the coop mission and seven coop principles and mission.
• Works with administrative & management team to ensure all HR needs are addressed
• Provides guidance to management and employees on personnel issues and follow up plans;
• Advises management in appropriate resolution of employee relations and performance issues;
• Oversees and works with managers on maintaining and communicating all job descriptions for all employees;
• Provides training and creative professional development opportunities to managers and employees;
• Provides training to managers and employees on legal issues such as sexual harassment training;
• Follow-up with managers on employee training and record keeping.

Legal:

• Identifies legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions;
• Ensures policies, procedures and reporting are in compliance;
• Investigates accidents and prepares reports for insurance carrier with Safety Chair;
• Ensures all recruiting and hiring practices are in legal compliance i.e., advertising, interviewing;
• Ensures all required postings, i.e., wage and state and federal employment posters are posted in visible employee areas;
• Requirements for OSHA, Board of Labor, GMP Adherence

Payroll:

• Process weekly payroll;
• Maintain payroll records: update payroll  company with new and/or updated employee information. Maintain employee status file;
• Oversees and works with managers to track department overtime.

Human Resource Administration:

• Oversees, recruits, interviews and assists in the selection of employees to fill vacant positions;
• Administers new employee orientation to cover legal requirements, personnel handbook and policies;
• Manages all employee personnel files; processes all necessary forms such as applications, background checks, COBRA, benefits and medical records;
• Keeps records of transfers, promotions, performance reviews, and pay adjustments;
• Prepare employee separation notices and related documentation, and conducts exit interviews to determine reasons behind separation;
• Administers performance review program to ensure effectiveness, compliance and equity within the organization;
• Liaison with BOD for GM’s annual review;
• Facilitate employee relationships with benefits providers;
• Administer benefit programs such as life, health, dental and disability insurance, 401K, vacation, leave of absence and employee assistance;
• File claims related to worker’s comp, prepare accident report documentation, disability etc;
• Responds to inquiries regarding policies, procedures and programs;
• Maintains insurance certificates for all required contractors and vendors

 QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of human resources administration, organizational behavior and/or business administration;
• Strong interpersonal and customer service orientation skills;
• Complete understanding of confidentiality;
• Strong sense of teamwork and flexibility;
• Bachelor’s degree or HR certification preferred;
• At least 2 years experience in human resources administration preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

* Knowledge of human resources administration, organizational behavior and/or

business administration;

* Strong interpersonal and customer service orientation skills;

* Complete understanding of confidentiality;

* Strong sense of teamwork and flexibility

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to be able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-60 pounds. Job requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp and visual acuity to operate equipment.  The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. Regularity and consistency of attendance is essential to ensure high quality service and ultimately a productive department and company.