Idaho Milk Products Hiring for Human Resources Manager Job at Jerome, ID Full Time

JOB SUMMARY:

As a strategic partner, the HR Manager aligns business objectives with employees and management in all functional areas of Idaho Milk Products. The HR Manager performs professional work of considerable difficulty while overseeing a range of administrative functions related to human resources management. Performs related work as required.

Duties include developing and training supervisors and employees on policies and procedures, handles employee relations, owns compensation, benefits, and employment. The HR Manager will also take part in organizational development and executive administration, as well as maintenance Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for maintaining personnel files in compliance with applicable legal requirements.
• Maintains HRIS including troubleshooting, report generating, document management and auditing.
• Performs on-boarding for all new hire employees.
• Assists with annual benefit enrollment and reconciles all benefit statements for accuracy in the HRIS.
• Creates and generates reports for TPA’s on a continuous basis for benefit enrollments.
• Counsels’ employees on benefit plans, interpretation of policies, resolution of minor disputes, payroll, etc.
• Coordinates, executes, and tracks company Wellness Program by offering preventive health and wellness information resources through varied channels.
• Manages the life cycle of FMLA, LOA and STD.
• Supervises receptionists, delegates projects as appropriate, and assures adequate coverage of reception area.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs, including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity recognition and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Assists supervisors and managers with the Performance Appraisal system and the annual compensation program.
• Rewrites job descriptions as necessary, conducts salary surveys and analyzes compensation.
• Provides support to supervisors and managers for coaching and counseling on company policies and procedures.
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, investigations, and terminations.
• Organizes programs, events, meetings, or conferences by arranging facilities and caterers, issuing information or invitations, coordinating speakers, and controlling event budget.
• Conducts recruitment effort for all exempt and nonexempt personnel, students, and temporary employees. Conducts new-employee orientations and works with management to promote internal hires.
• Provides guidance and input on workforce planning and succession planning.
• Identifies training needs for the organization.
• Participates in evaluation and monitoring of success of training programs. Follows-up to ensure training objectives are met.
• Provides good administrative support to the executive and management team on all projects, as needed.
• Performs other duties and projects, as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Required: High School Education or equivalent
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in HR or business or related field
• Required: Minimum 10 years of Human Resources related experience

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ensures absolute confidentiality of all related employee records and information.
• Communicates with a high-level of tact, works effectively with all employees, customers, and vendors. Ability to convey a positive and professional image to all employees, customers, and vendors.
• Ability to positively adapt to changes in the work environment while managing competing demands and can handle frequent change, delays, or unexpected events in a professional manner.
• Knowledge of Employment Laws and Wage & Hour Laws.
• Understands HR processes, including eligibility and enrollment rules, and benefit procedures to ensure correct implementation. Basic understanding of HRIS database design, structure, functions, and processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Works well in stressful situations. Ability to uphold and explain the Company position on matters at all times.
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible, execute plans, strategies and achieve desired results.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate as a member of a team and as a leader.
• Effective prioritizing, organizing, financial acumen, time management skills, and excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in, or knowledge of, using a variety of computer software applications, particularly Excel, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint software.

Physical Requirements:

• Sit for extended periods of time at a computer. Perform tasks requiring manual dexterity (e.g., processing paperwork, filing, stapling, sorting, collating, etc.)
• Repetitive motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Includes activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Machines Operated:

• Office machines (e.g., personal computer, copy machine, fax machine, calculator, and phone)

BENEFITS:

• Excellent benefit package available: 401k, medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and AD&D, FSA, vacation, PTO, and holiday pay, subject to applicable eligibility and waiting periods.