Human Resources Manager
Hydrox Laboratories was originally established in 1913 and has the unique distinction of being one of the oldest continuously running manufacturing companies in the United States. The company has been manufacturing hydrogen peroxide since 1913.
In 1981, Mr. K. Ramanandan (Ram), a research chemist by trade, purchased Hydrox Laboratories and the company has since expanded its product line to meet the needs of its diverse markets. Today, Hydrox manufactures over 100 products, from hydrogen peroxide and rubbing alcohol to a surgical instrument care line.
Hydrox Laboratories is one of the few MBE (Minority Business Enterprise) certified manufacturers of health and beauty products in the U.S. We pride ourselves on the relationships we have built with our many long-term, loyal clients, as evidenced by the numerous World-Class Supplier Awards we've received from healthcare, beauty and retail industry leaders.
BASIC PURPOSE
Responsible for developing, managing and guiding the Human Resources policies, services and programs for the Company in the areas of recruiting and staffing, performance management, organization development, employee relations, compliance, safety, training, employee benefits and services, payroll, organizational planning and other assigned HR projects. Provide proactive assistance to employees and serve as a resource for information and problem resolution to promote employee satisfaction and company morale. This position should ensure that policies and programs help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the Company.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manages recruiting process for exempt and non-exempt positions to include sourcing, job posting, screening, interviewing, hiring and on-boarding. Manages vendor relationship with temporary agencies to include fee negotiation and performance criteria. Administers process to ensure highest level of customer satisfaction for the department and new employee.
- Manages salary administration process that includes performance management, job description and compensation analysis for both exempt and nonexempt employees.
- With the VP Operations and department heads assess the human resources needs for the organization to determine skill requirements and gaps. Utilize recruitment and staffing and Individual Development Plans with the objective of long-term readiness of employees for future advancement opportunities.
- Manages Company training programs by maintaining records, tracking budgets, coordinating development programs with department managers, communication with departments and coordinating training activities.
- Provide guidance to employee and managers on company policy, general employment issues both tactical and strategic; investigate and advise management in appropriate resolution of employee relations issues.
- Manages department government compliance reporting to include, EEO, OSHA 300, 1095C, 5500s filings, and tax returns payroll and tax reconciliation, for all benefit plans, safety, employment and other required state and federal laws.
- Manage safety training and worker's compensation case management program. Participates in safety committee and manages first aid committee. Manages training records, documentation and reporting. Manages worker's compensation cases, return to work program and insurance program.
- Manages employee benefit programs to include sourcing plans that provide excellent benefits in a cost effective manner for both the Company and the employees. Answer employee benefit questions and be the point of contact with each benefit provider.
- Manages/oversees administration of payroll, time and attendance, employee benefit plans, safety and employee services. Makes recommendations for process improvement.
- Develops and manages department and Company communication programs to include general communication, formal employee feedback sessions such as focus groups and employee surveys and other types of programs. Proactively assist and serve as a resource for employees to promote employee satisfaction and company morale.
- Develops and monitors annual department and Company payroll budget.
- Develops, recommends, and implements personnel policies and procedures; prepares and maintains handbook on policies and procedures; performs benefit administration.
- Develops and administers value-added work/life programs to promote a company culture with a focus on employee satisfaction for high performance and morale.
- Individual HR projects assigned by manager.
DIMENSIONS
- The individual must be able to lead change to help create a high performing culture that emphasizes safety, quality, productivity, individual development and high standards that focuses on goal achievement
- Ability to analyze data, conditions and assess problems, circumstances and develop appropriate solution and action plan with limited supervision.
- Demonstrated PC skills and software application - Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Excellent interpersonal skills to be a resource to all employees. Effectively interact with all levels in the organization and provide an excellent level of customer service.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills within all levels of the organization
- Excellent planning, organization and administrative skills to manage several projects at different stages of completion
- Must maintain confidentiality of all employee, payroll and benefit information.
- Initiative to proactively interact with employees to provide information and assistance that helps build internal customer service and morale.
- Ability to learn payroll, time and attendance software application.
Requirements:
- B.S. Degree in Business, Psychology or related Social Science
- Must be bi-lingual, English and Spanish
- HR certification or MBA is desirable
- 5-7 years experience. Human Resources or related field. Management and manufacturing experience beneficial.
- Excellent PC skills