Human Resources Manager

The HR Manager will provide a broad range of Human Resources functions at the regional level. Responsibilities, described below, will include organizational development and training, recruitment, policy interpretation and administration, employee relations, compensation, benefits, and work-life balance to ensure maximum effectiveness of the Human Resources function.

Main Responsibilities

• Assists in assessing training needs and counsel leaders and employees about developmental training opportunities.
• In conjunction with Regional Management, leads the organizational plan for client groups, including developing/updating job descriptions, job specific skill and competency levels and developmental/promotional opportunities.
• Develops and conducts training for employees and leaders regarding human resources issues. Conducts in new employee orientation.
• Assists in the development of HR policies.
• Provides information and advice to Regional Manager, supervisors, and employees to maintain compliance with employment laws.
• Collaborates with the divisional and Barrett HR team to share in knowledge and expertise.
• Leads all aspects of the performance and development plans process.
• Assists client group leaders in identifying, documenting, and communication results and deficiencies in employee performance.
• Assists managers with disciplinary procedures and corresponding documentation.
• Acts as a mediator in facilitating resolution.
• Acts as the liaison between company and Union.
• Assists in negotiations with Director of Labor Relations.
• Effectively administers the compensation and benefit changes and transactions including compensation increases, promotions, transfers, demotion, termination, benefit enrollment and leaves of absence administration.
• Collaborates with the Safety Specialist on Workers' Compensation claims.

Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business Administration/Human Resource Management or related field.
• Demonstrated ability in steering an HR function for over 5 years.

Required Skills

• Experience managing a union workforce is preferred.
• HRIS knowledge.
• Ability to manage culture and facilitate change.
• Exhibits concern for the goals and needs of the organization.
• Identifies and analyzes problems. Formulates alternative solutions.
• Deals positively and effectively with employees at all levels.