HR Manager
This role is responsible
for leading human resource initiatives and promoting a high performance
environment, including leadership effectiveness, staffing and sourcing, talent
development, compensation, policy compliance, time and attendance, safety
awareness, employee relations, and communications for the Puerto Rico
Operations organization. Emphasis will be placed on aligning human resources
initiatives with business objectives and promoting a high performance
environment. This position is based in Santa Isabel, PR.
Highlights of job duties
include:
- Work as a strategic
partner to implement strategies that increase employee engagement and retention
- Work in partnership
with leadership to communicate and implement HR programs that support business
goals and drive results
- Work with business
leaders and managers to optimize team development and organization
effectiveness
- Deliver timely, high
quality and impactful employee communications
- Lead and support
business initiatives while effectively planning and managing employment cost
- Utilize critical
thinking skills when assessing issues
- Champion ACE process
improvement initiatives and fully contribute as a member of the cell
- Lead recruitment
efforts with a focus on bringing in diverse talent and building bench strength
- Compile, analyze and
report Human Resources metrics
- Ensure compliance with
applicable employment laws through appropriate program and process management,
as well as ad hoc situation analysis and subsequent plans of actions
- Conduct timely investigations,
prepare documentation and make appropriate recommendations
- Identify employee
relations issues; and address with cost effective solutions
- Provide training and
development activities
- Counsel Managers
through challenging performance management situations. Support managers in
developing and communicating plans to address areas of improvement
- Responsible for
leading complex and large projects to add value to the business
- Provide leadership and
develop the team by applying knowledge of multiple functional areas
- Directly supervise HR
team members
- 4 year degree is a
must
- 10+ years of
progressive experience including leadership roles
- Hands-on Human
Resources experience supporting large client groups, preferably in a
manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated
experience working with senior leaders, influencing HR practices effectively
across all levels of the organization
- Proven ability to work
with business partners to advance safety, quality, and productivity while
effectively managing employment cost
- Advanced level skills
with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint)
- Strong analytical
skills with demonstrated ability to pull complex data from assorted sources and
synthesize in both graphic and verbal format
- Proven ability to
influence and work effectively across all levels of the organization
- Demonstrates
discretion, able to work with sensitive and confidential materials and possess
good business judgment
- General knowledge of
employment law (such as the ADA, EEO, ERISA, FLSA, FMLA, NRLA, & Title VII)
and ability to apply legal concepts to real world situations
- Proven ability to
administer leave of absences (FMLA, STD, LTD) etc.
- Self-initiative and
fast learner, able to readily apply knowledge gained in one situation to others
- Strong project
management skills, highly organized with strong attention to detail, while also
able to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent written and
verbal communication skills
- Unwavering customer
service orientation, and demonstrated experience providing sound HR guidance to
clients
- Proven ability to deal
with conflict and diffuse difficult situations
- Capability to work on
tasks where limited to no written procedures and protocols exist, following
broad based verbal guidance to determine the best course of action
- Capable of developing
standard work for others to effectively follow
- Capable of developing
high performing talent into effective leaders
- Demonstrated aptitude
to find and attract talent
- Superior follow-up and
follow-through skills
Benefits - Full
Relocation Assistance Available - Possible for ideal candidate
10+ to 15 years
experience
Management Experience Required - No
Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree
Willingness to Travel - Occasionally
Skills and Certifications
Union experience
manufacturing industry