ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the Talent Acquisition process including posting of requisitions, managing the applicant flow process, and providing thoughtful recommendations to hiring managers consistent with our organization's hiring and strategies. Direct the entire onboarding and new hire experience lifecycle beyond day one.
• Lead and facilitate employee orientation and onboarding programs; maintain and update onboarding collaterals. Continually evaluate onboarding program by conducting follow-ups, gather feedback, maintain metrics, assure all necessary tools and resources are available to employees to perform job responsibilities and create training plans for continued improvement of new hire experience.
• Acts as a trusted resource to managers and employees. Provide day-to-day human resources services in the areas of policy interpretation, onboarding, and training.
• Manage employee Leaves of Absences and Accommodations under the ADA process; liaise with external partners, employee, and their supervisor or manager to facilitate the interactive process, answer questions and make recommendations.
• Provide coaching and conflict resolution to managers and employees, and work with managers to make recommendations for improvements. Provide guidance and support to managers on performance-related issues.
• Develop, update and implement HR Policies and Procedures to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Identify training needs and coordinate development programs to enhance employee skills. Facilitate workshops and training sessions on HR-related topics.
• Implement and administer annual performance programs, including goal setting and reviews.
• Assist with bi-weekly Payroll processing to ensure time cards are reviewed and approved by managers and employees hours are reflected accurately on the time cards.
• Coordinate annual Benefits Open Enrollment and assist with 401(K) signs up.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field
• SHRM or HRCI certification is preferred
• 3+ years' experience in Human Resources preferably in manufacturing/distribution, with a proven track record of success
• Excellent knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Solid organizational skills; Able to handle multiple tasks/projects simultaneously
• Strong problem-solving skills, ability to thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment, strong desire to learn

CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS:

• High intelligence and well-developed analytical skills
• Unquestionably high ethical standards and attention to reputational and compliance risks
• Lack of ego; team-first mentality
• Ability to prioritize tasks in real time and exercise judgment in high-paced, high-stakes environment
• Clear and organized communications skills (written and verbal)
• Presence; ability to lead and manage projects with a range of experience and skills
• Will display and operate in a way that never compromises ethics and integrity, and will be proactive in all dealings with agendas that are above board and understood by all

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• 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 regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• 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.