We are seeking a Corporate Human Resources Manager for our Erie, MI headquarters who will bring and apply a project management mindset to implement corporate HR Solutions with focus on Risk Management and Benefits Administration. The right individual will be a specialized expert in several HR functional areas, and will embrace the culture of partnering with ownership, including the VP of Human Resources and other leaders to implement corporate Human Resources solutions for the 950 employee company. We have locations in the North and South East area of the United States, with occasional travel up to 15% required. Key Deliverables for the Corporate Human Resources Manager role: · Benefits Administration: Maintains employee benefits programs and informs employees of benefits by studying and assessing benefit needs and trends; recommending benefit programs to management; obtaining and evaluating benefit contract bids; awarding benefit contracts; designing and conducting educational programs on benefit programs. Prepare and execute, with legal consultation, benefits documentation, such as original and amended plan texts, benefit agreements and insurance policies. Instruct insurance carriers, trustees and other administrative agencies outside the company to effect changes in benefits program. Ensure prompt and accurate compliance. · Workers' Compensation: Monitor and assist with all issues related to workers' compensation and occupational injury administration. · Legal and Compliance: Provide the internal communication and guidance necessary to ensure compliance with the organization's policies and procedures as well as state and Federal regulations, particularly as it relates to unemployment, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Family and Medical Leave Act. Conduct investigations; representing the organization at unemployment hearings. · Communications and Employee Relations: Work with company leadership to effectively communicate expectations and directions across all levels of the organization. Serve as an internal resource assisting managers to effectively manage and resolve HR-related issues. Establish trust and credibility with all levels of the company from the officers to entry-level team members ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Provides support in functional areas of Human Resources including but not limited to recruitment and employment, personnel records, employee and/or labor relations, job evaluation, compensation management, benefits administration, organization development, workers compensation, safety, training, AAP/EEO and special projects. Assists in the development and implementation of Human Resource policies and procedures and their dissemination through employee booklets, communications and/or meetings. Prepares reports in conformance with legislated and legal requirements or company needs. Other duties may be assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Directly supervises department employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work; training employees; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Assists in the interviewing, and hiring process for new employees. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. LANGUAGE /COMMUNICATION SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED Must possess strong interpersonal skills. Must demonstrate good communication skills both written and oral. Must be able to manage multiple tasks and projects. Must possess excellent personal computer skills and having working knowledge of Microsoft Office products software i.e.; Word. Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access. Must have Internet experience. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS PHR/SPHR or SHRM CP or SCP required PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to cold and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Some work is conducted in an office environment where the noise level is quiet. Frequent local travel required. |