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Rubber Extrusion Experts - From Concept to Completion

Job Description: Human Resources Manager   Date: April 2025
Department: Admin   Reports to: COO

 

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for overseeing all HR functions at the manufacturing facility, ensuring compliance with company policies and labor laws while fostering a productive and positive work environment. This role involves recruitment, employee relations, training, benefits administration, payroll processing and compliance with safety regulations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Employee Relations and Engagement

  • Serve as a point of contact for employee concerns and conflict resolution
  • Conduct investigations and recommend solutions for workplace issues
  • Conduct counseling and/or progressive discipline write ups
  • Promote a positive work culture through employee engagement
  • Explain regulations, policies, or procedures to employees as needed
  • Develop and initiate trainings for leadership to further develop their interaction with employees

Recruitment & Staffing

  • Lead recruiting efforts including posting, contacting and screening applicants
  • Interview external and internal candidates for upper level positions within the facility
  • Coordinate recruiting and retention strategies
  • Review compensation data relating to market competitiveness
  • Onboarding efforts for new hires
  • Manage relationship with temporary employment agencies for providing needed production workers

Compliance and Policy Implementation

  • Ensure all employee files are in compliance as well as information kept in Paychex
  • Review and maintain employee Handbooks for the company
  • Work with all managers and employees to administer all company policies and practices
  • Complete all required OSHA logs and reports; all COBRA requirements with employees and insurance provider; and all required EEO Reporting

Payroll

  • Process hourly payroll weekly and salary biweekly (Paychex)
  • Manually enter job transfer information and/or payroll changes
  • Collect time adjustment forms payroll processing
  • Keep record of all absenteeism, vacation time, leave of absence, etc. by employee
  • Monitor new employee probationary periods

REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s degree in related field of study or relevant experience
  • Minimum of 3+ year(s) experience in HR, Personnel, Payroll or other employee-related functions
  • Strong at problem solving and conflict resolution
  • Ability to keep sensitive information confidential
  • Ability to communicate ideas well both verbally and in writing
  • Ability to multi-task and push several projects simultaneously
  • Demonstrated ability to learn and to improve existing processes
  • Experience in manufacturing environment helpful
  • Strong attention to detail with good planning and organizational skills
  • Experience in Paychex helpful
  • Experience with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

To apply for this job, fill out the form at https://www.careers.sperryrice.com/application-form/