The Shyft Group Hiring for Manager Human Resources at Kansas City, Missouri Full Time

The Human Resources Manager position is responsible for continuously pursuing HR functional excellence and supporting the Shyft Group’s strategy with a specific focus on maximizing organizational capabilities and creating a high performing, highly engaged culture.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, organize, and direct HR-related activities to meet or exceed established goals in a cost-effective manner
• Lead, communicate, and coach to cultivate a motivated associate environment of trust, teamwork, accountability, self-confidence, and business ownership
• Develop, implement, and monitor department budget and manages expenses within approved budget constraints
• Identify, document, and implement opportunities for continuous improvement
• Provide leadership and focus on people implication
• Assist leaders in defining and executing workforce planning to ensure appropriate staffing levels
• Assist in establishing and supporting HR-specific performance metrics
• Establish performance monitoring and assessment and reward processes, ensuring process and tools are understood and fully utilized
• Collaborate with leaders in upgrading the skills and capabilities of associates through identification, development and retention of talent
• Drive talent review and management processes including succession planning for key roles
• Ensure compliance with legislative requirements and employment laws including an Affirmative Action Plan
• Conduct investigations and advises leaders in the appropriate resolution of associate related issues
• Manage and interpret policies and practices within the facilities, ensuring fair and consistent application
• Provide leadership and focus on people implications of organizational change

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business
• Five to eight years human resources experience in a manufacturing environment
• Two years management experience preferred but not required
• Thorough understanding of employment laws and regulations
• Unquestionable integrity and ability to work in a highly confidential environment
• PHR, SPHR, or GPHR certifications preferred
• Self-motivated with the ability to stay on task
• Demonstrated leader who inspires others to action and drives associate engagement
• Demonstrated ability to effectively resolve conflict
• Capable of translating big picture strategies into actionable plans to deliver results
• Exceptional project management experience
• Disciplined to carry out what must be done even when difficult or unpopular
• Demands excellence; communicates and enforces high standards

About The Shyft Group

The Shyft Group(NASDAQ: SHYF) is North America’s leader in specialty vehicle manufacturing, assembly and upfit for the commercial, retail and service specialty vehicle markets.

The Shyft Group and our brands are as driven as our associates. Every person behind our badge is given the tools they need to make a positive contribution to the company, their community, and their families. Across eight go-to-market brands, in ten states and two countries, we have over 3,000 dedicated employees working as one to lead with innovation, ingenuity, and a dedication to quality craftsmanship.

The Shyft Group rebranded in 2020 to reflect a new focus on high-growth end markets to help ensure long-term profitable growth. Our name and renewed focus reflect the action, speed, and agility we offer the commercial vehicle industry through our growing roster of brands -Utilimaster®, Royal Truck Body®, DuraMag®, Strobes-R-Us®, Spartan RV Chassis®, and Builtmore Contract Manufacturing®.