HR Manager

Location: Lone Jack, Missouri

In this role, you will use your Human Resource Management expertise to provide leadership and support to all levels of the Safe Fleet organization both at the site and corporate level. This role supports all day-to-day Human Resources responsibilities as the site Human Resources Leader for Safe Fleet's AMFS brand in Lone Jack, MO and our Kerr Industries brand with locations in Dallas, TX; Chicago, IL; and Detroit, MI. As the face of HR at this Safe Fleet site the Human Resource Manager will be responsible for driving the success of human resource services and initiatives that perpetuate and enhance the One Safe Fleet culture, vision and values. Results are achieved through intelligent, professional and practical communication, management and leadership. Your major areas of responsibility will be overseeing and driving recruiting, retention, training, compensation, payroll and employee relations initiatives.

You will positively influence, practice and promote the policies and procedures that Safe Fleet upholds while fostering strong relationships with others in management through accessibility and responsiveness. You will partner with the location and corporate leadership team to determine needs for the location associates ensuring alignment with corporate direction, strategic initiatives and Human Resources best practices. (e.g., talent recruitment development and training; associate engagement and retention; performance management; legal/regulatory compliance; compensation and payroll, safety and benefit policies and practices).

This position requires an individual who will display a high level of organization, professionalism, confidentiality and discretion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing weekly and bi-weekly payroll for all plant employees using ADP Workforce Now
• Responsible for timely and accurate HRIS data input including: system maintenance, pay changes, new hires, terminations, benefits, and payroll deduction)
• Managing all aspects of benefits administration
• Working with managers and employees to resolve employee relations issues and providing coaching and counseling
• Managing the on-boarding process for new employees
• Managing Workers' Compensation and Safety Initiatives
• Assuring compliance with federal, state and local employment and benefit laws of regulation

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages the employee on-boarding and off-boarding process, payroll, compensation, benefits and leaves of absence
• Partners with senior leadership to develop and drive business practices, change and HR strategies and initiatives that support business objectives
• Aligns HR policies, practices and systems to support the location's priorities and strategic objectives
• Directs departments to develop and/or provide personnel forecasts to project employment needs
• Volunteers to chair and/or accepts membership to various teams, committees and subcommittees within the Safe Fleet community
• Networks internally and externally to gain insight and provide value to the company, its various departments, as well as within the surrounding community
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to Line Management, Customer Service and Operations (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Investigates and advises management in appropriate resolution of associate relations issues such as: working conditions, disciplinary actions, Safety, Equal Employment, documentation procedures, or other HR related matters as required
• Provides guidance to managers in handling difficult or complex associate relations issues and in resolving conflicts. Advises managers on appropriate disciplinary actions to ensure consistency
• Spearheads the development and rollout of new initiatives
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations
• Responsible for administering and monitoring site Safety and OSHA compliance programs and serves as an active participant of the on-site Safety Committee
• Visit AMFS and Kerr locations (Lone Jack, MO; Dallas, TX; Detroit, MI; and Chicago, IL) on a regular basis to align company expectations and assist site management.
• Ability to Travel up to 25% of the time as needed.

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  Safe Fleet does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry veteran status or any other status protected by law.

Competencies:

• Excellent organizational skills with an ability to prioritize and multi-task. Comfortable with high volume workload. Willingness to "roll up your sleeves" and get things done
• Ability to influence, persuade and inspire others to take action to buy-in and be engaged
• Always possesses a great attitude and ability to win through teamwork
• Bias for action with a desire to achieve excellence
• Success in building credible, trusting relationships with a broad array of stakeholders; interacts well with employees at all levels
• Proven ability to communicate with and influence a variety of audiences, including senior and executive leadership
• Works effectively in high-pressure situations that require sound decision making and may involve confidential or sensitive matters
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability; thrives in a changing and/or fast paced environment
• Self-aware, self-motivated, self-confident individual who is comfortable operating with minimal direction and who thrives in a dynamic environment as a leader influencing change; striving to deliver great results and drive continuous improvement
• Ability to speak and read Spanish preferred.

Required Experience:

• Thorough knowledge of human resource management principles and best practices in the areas of employee attraction, engagement, retention, payroll, change management, and identifying/developing talent
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent computer skills with in-depth knowledge of HRIS and ATS systems
• Ability to work a flexible and at times an extended work week; including days, evening, weekends and holidays

Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field or at least five years of experience as a Human Resource Manager.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement processes or best practices in HR.
• Excellent functional knowledge of employment laws, DOL, EEOC, and OSHA regulations.
• Ability to lead and motivate others and partner with departmental leaders to build consensus.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment required.
• Certification as a PHR or SPHR