Human Resources Department Manager (job description)

 

We have partnered with a Global Tier 1 Auto Manufacturer just north of Louisville KY (in Southern Indiana) to lead a search for their HR Department Manager

 

Responsibilities

 

• Provide HR support, partnership, and coaching to all levels of the organization.
• Lead and perform HR responsibilities including policy development, compensation planning analysis, succession planning, recruiting, onboarding, HRIS administration and employee relations.
• Manages and resolves employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations.
• Provide data analysis and reporting solutions based on business needs.
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale and retention.
• Acts as a liaison with other HR functions to implement and develop solutions, policies, and programs.
• Integrate and partner with HR colleagues and Legal to implement solutions.
• Educate and train subordinate members in the areas of policy, procedures, reporting, objectives, and control. Evaluate and develop subordinate members.
• Develop and monitor departmental goals and targets.
• Prepare and oversee department budget and controls expenditure of funds in budget.
• Educate employees regarding company policies and procedures.
• Conduct employee performance evaluations.
• Oversee company events, public relation activities, and employee morale activities.
• Perform difficult staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, refereeing disputes, and administering disciplinary procedures.
• Advise managers on organizational policy matters such as equal employment opportunity and harassment and recommend needed changes.
• Plan and support new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives.

 

Required Skills and Abilities

 

·         5+ years of progressive HR experience with exposure to all major functional areas of HR, required.

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively and maintain effective working relationships.

·         Ability to lead, mentor, and advise employees within HR and other departments according to HR and legal policies.

·         Advanced computer skills – Excel, Power Point. Ability to utilize today’s technologies.

·         Social Media knowledge and ability to utilize as a positive tool to promote the organization.

·         Ability to think “outside the box” to develop and implement new ideas to benefit members and the company.

 

Education/Training/Certifications

 

§  BS/BA degree in Human Resources or related field, preferred (experience is considered as well.)

§  Professional certifications such as SPHR/PHR are valued but not required.