STANTON CARPET CORP Hiring for Human Resources Director Job at Woodbury, NY Full Time

Human Resources Director

Overview of Company:

Stanton Carpet is the leading designer and supplier of decorative high quality self-branded carpet, custom fabricated rugs and hard surfaces. Stanton sells its products across the mid to high end residential as well as decorative commercial marketplaces. Stanton is rated #1 Favorite Area Rug Manufacturer for Style, Quality & Service and Top 5 Favorite Carpet Manufacturer among our customers in Floor Focus magazine.

Stanton has grown dramatically over the past fifteen years and is looking for a talented Human Resources Director to be a part of the company’s long-term growth. The ideal candidate is sharp, career oriented, eager to learn and has the ability to work independently as well as with others at all levels within the company. The position is based in our Woodbury, New York office.

Responsibilities Include:

• Support management by providing human resources direction, advice and leadership
• Support and help cultivate the company culture
• Manage the recruitment, interview, selection, and hiring processes, including the negotiation of employment agreements with employees, sales reps and agents
• Plan employee benefit, payroll, health and safety programs
• Manage employee relations, including grievances, disputes and disciplinary issues, minimizing disruption to operations and potential liability
• Oversee compliance with COVID regulations and policies, ensuring that the company is both protecting its employees and minimizing disruption to the business
• Effectively structure benefits programs to attract and retain top talent, including negotiating with providers to maximize value received
• Provide recommendations for improving performance evaluations and employee engagement
• Lead company’s compliance with all existing governmental and labor legal requirements including any related to the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Department of Labor, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), workers compensation and disability
• Ensure timely and accurate weekly payroll processing
• Maintain company organization charts and employee directory
• Oversee administration of office facilities and company functions
• Maintain and provide regular updates to employee handbook
• Oversee maintenance of the corporate T&E policy
• Design onboarding procedures to ease the transition of new employees to Stanton’s history, processes and procedures
• Prepare budgets and forecasts for staffing needs
• Oversee the maintenance of employee records
• Maintain a library of job descriptions and ensure they are updated on a regular basis
• Design and direct training programs for corporate and warehouse teams, including safety and sexual harassment training
• Explore a potential implementation of human resource software systems
• Supervise the HR specialist in Calhoun, Georgia

Qualifications Include:

• Professional and personable demeanor
• High energy, motivated and hard working
• A Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration or relevant field
• A minimum of 7-10 years of relevant experience leading an HR function
• Full understanding of the way an organization operates to meet its objectives
• Hands-on experience in all aspects of HR management principles and best practices
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and regulations
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal, leadership and organization skills
• Strong analytical, reporting and project management skills
• Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) Certification a plus
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Background

Founded in 1980, Stanton Carpet is a leading designer, marketer and wholesaler of high-quality, self-branded decorative carpets, custom area rugs and luxury vinyl plank. The company is comprised of five brands, spanning the entire spectrum of the premium flooring market, with an offering of hundreds of styles as well as thousands of SKUs. Stanton products are primarily distributed through the retail showroom channel, partnering with dealers geographically dispersed across the United States and Canada. Stanton is recognized for providing unparalleled award-winning product, quality and service, which are a result of its highly driven team. Stanton is headquartered in Woodbury, NY and maintains its own customer service and distribution center in Calhoun, GA.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• Relevant: 7 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No

Work Location: One location