Express Employment Professionals Hiring for Human Resources Manager – Immediately Hiring at La Crosse, Wisconsin Full Time

Express Employment Professionals has partnered with a local company and we are searching for a highly experienced Human Resources Manager. The HR Manager will partner with management at company headquarters and multiple work sites to drive and implement HR initiatives that will increase organizational effectiveness, build capability and talent of the workforce and HR team, and lead strategy and tactics to positively impact overall business performance. Looking for someone who can bring a strong work ethic, great interpersonal skills, and an enthusiastic attitude to the role.

This is a direct hire opportunity with opportunities to grow!

Salary: $65k – $75k based on experience

Benefits: Full benefits package offered upon hire

Job Duties

• Responsible for the execution of people planning, talent acquisition, performance management, and organizational design in all areas of the business.
• Partners with the senior leaders to analyze and assess people needs of the business and develops and implements strategies to meet those needs.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and support to leaders regarding human capital practices, interpretation of company policies, problem resolution, and compliance with federal and state law; in conjunction with corporate HR, develop and maintain written departmental procedures to guide management in the application of established recruitment, employment, and compensation processes and documentation.
• Effectively and positively manage employee relations issues by providing timely and appropriate communications to all parties, including employees, leaders, and third parties.
• Execute effective full life cycle recruiting processes for all levels throughout the organization.
• Partner with Corporate HR in the development of programs and activities that enhance employee engagement and positive employee relations; provide input and feedback to support continuous improvement and enhance the capabilities of HR to deliver innovative, high-quality services to the team; establish and implement short- and long-range goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures.
• Present training programs to leaders and employees (eg new leader assimilation, performance review, benefits/open enrollment, interview skills, etc.)
• Participate in the benefits review and design process, conduct annual open enrollment, and oversee the administration of benefits on a day-to-day basis.
• Partner with the HR team in annual and midyear performance review processes (eg employee communication, trainings, Q&A, document preparation, peer review processes and tracking).
• Conduct investigations and make recommendations as appropriate regarding issues of staff disputes and grievances, staff misconduct, and policy infractions; provide mediation, advice, and guidance to management in these areas, as appropriate.
• In conjunction with the Safety Coordinator, develop and implement a variety of safety programs to ensure regulatory compliance as mandated by local, state, and federal agencies.
• Ensure contractor code compliance by managing the interaction between departmental personnel and contractors and production plant personnel.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Job Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree in Human Resources or related field from an accredited institution preferred.
• PHR or SHRM certification/licensure preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years Human Resources experience.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license; travel is primarily local during the business day.
• Local multi-site experience desired.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.
• Unquestionable business ethics, personal integrity, and a genuine commitment to the Company’s values; ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.