Human Resources Manager

Job Title: Human Resources Manager

Location: Mason City, Iowa

Salary: $70-85K

Job Summary of the Human Resources Manager: The Human Resources Manager is r esponsible for managing and administering the Human Resource/Office functions for all employees. Responsible for administering corporate policies and developing and implementing local programs, which address Employment Relations, Wage and Salary application and administration, IA Workers’ Compensation, Employee Benefits, Safety Programs, Training and other issues as required. Ensures the continuance of a union-free environment through policies, practices, and day-to-day administration activities, which support and enhance that operating status.

Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Human Resources Manager:

· Directs employment activities, assuring that properly qualified employees are recruited and hired in a timely manner.

· Ensures that policies and programs are understood and administered consistently. Ensures communication is disseminated to all employees.

· Oversee the implementation of Human Resources programs through Human Resources staff. Monitors administration to established standards and procedures of employee welfare plans, including pension, life insurance, salary continuation, long-term disability, and health care programs, ensuring employee/spouse understanding and full accuracy, completion, and submission of all required documents.

· Administer company wage and salary administration and employee performance appraisal programs for Exempt and Nonexempt employees and reviews wage ranges annually for internal/external equity and makes recommendations.

· Oversee the administration of payroll processing on a weekly or bi-weekly basis.

· Reviews, guides, and approves management recommendations for employment terminations.

· Directs the preparation and maintenance of records and reports that are necessary to carry out functions of the department.

· Keeps the executive team informed of significant problems that jeopardize the achievement of company goals, and those that are not being addressed adequately at the line management level.

· Develop and supervise training programs, conducts supervisory training proactively and as needs are identified.

· Lead the implementation of company safety and health programs. Monitors the tracking of OSHA-required data.

· Acts as a liaison/problem solver between the Company in accordance with the Company’s personnel policies and appropriate laws and regulations such as O.S.H.A., Wage-Hour, Unemployment Compensation, E.R.I.S.A., etc.

· Conducts investigations when employee complaints or concerns are brought forth.

· Manages employee communication and feedback through such avenues as company meetings, suggestion programs, employee satisfaction surveys, newsletters, employee focus groups, and/or one-on-one meetings.

· Directs the development and administration of programs for employee communications and for promotion of community relations.

Education & Experience Requirements of the Human Resources Manager:

· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Human Resources or related field and 5 to 10 years of progressive leadership experience in Human Resources positions or equivalent combination of education and experience.

· Specialized training in employment law, compensation, employee relations, safety, and training preferred.

· Must be able to deal effectively with people at all levels of the organization

· Must be able to communicate clearly orally and in writing.

· Must be able to exercise judgment in dealing with recurrent and non-recurrent problems, mostly in people-oriented matters.

· Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality .

· Must have strong flexibility and time management skills

· Must be able to effectively manage multiple projects and problems together with the detail that goes along with the issues.

· Must have excellent organizational skills

· Must be familiar with Microsoft Applications – Word, Excel, Outlook, and PPT .

· Must be able to exercise influence in the management decision – making process as it affects areas of Human Resource responsibility.

· Direct supervision of all Human Resources/Payroll staff and other department personnel as assigned .