• Manage the talent acquisition process, which may include recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants, particularly for shop hourly, manager, exempt and professional roles; collaborate with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings
• Plan and conduct new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward company goals
• Monitor 60 day orientation period for new employees and schedule and conduct benefit meetings
• Administer an effective employee relations program aimed at employee involvement and the commitment to customer service through continuous improvement in quality, service and productivity
• Assist with preparation for union contract negotiations and may act as a member of the management team to bargain, mediate, arbitrate and settle day to day grievances; interpret contract language and ensure that supervisory personnel are well informed to administer the provisions effectively
• Analyze trends in compensation and benefits; research and propose competitive base and incentive pay programs to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent
• Responsible for the Human Resource department operating procedures, record systems and the preparation of periodic reports and summaries to keep management appraised of activities
• Prepare employee separation notices and related documentation, and conduct exit interviews to determine reasons behind separations
• Advise management in appropriate resolution on employee relations issues; lead the corrective action process for hourly employees
• Advise department managers of company policy regarding equal employment opportunities, compensation, and employee benefits
• Maintain knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensure policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance
• Complete and maintain all required paperwork, records, documents, etc.
• Create learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities for employees
• Assist with Safety and environmental training, compliance, administration, and accident avoidance
• Other tasks and projects as assigned

•  5+ years of Human Resource Management in Manufacturing environment required
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field required
• HR Certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP) preferred
•  Prior experience with Bargaining Unit and Union Contract Negotiations preferred
•  Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel graphs, pivot table, formulas, etc.
•  Excellent verbal, writing, and interpersonal communication skills
•  Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
•  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
•  Comfortable working in a fast paced environment
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

• Health Insurance
• Vision plan
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) plan with a company match
• Gain share program
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Company-paid life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care program
• Generous paid holidays package
• Competitive vacation program
• Wellness program
• Qualifying employee safety shoe reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement program

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