Position Title: Human Resources Manager           

Location: Menomonee Falls, WI                                  

Position Summary:   

The Human Resources Manager for this rapidly growing manufacturer is responsible for Talent Acquisition strategy and execution, as well as onboarding, retention, and employee/labor relations; the Human Resources Manager will also provide coaching for both employees and managers; lastly, they will manage additional projects on an as needed basis, such as: employee engagement, social media, HR metrics, and union contract negotiations.                   

Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):

• Creates talent acquisition strategy and execution; manages and deploys end-to-end recruitment processes, from initial job specification through candidate onboarding, ensuring the process is aligned with recruiting strategy; provides leadership and expertise in broad recruiting solutions and activities to ensure high levels of service delivery

• Partners with the appropriate internal and external business partners and utilizes deep understanding of recruitment to develop strategies, policies, and processes for recruitment; partners with internal business partners to assess future talent implications based on business needs tied to the company strategy

• Develops the employee value proposition to attract, engage, and retain key talent; manages the candidate experience to ensure all candidates are treated with integrity, respect, and enthusiasm, from initial contact through final disposition

• Maintains expert knowledge of external talent acquisition trends, policies, and processes; maintains knowledge of manufacturing industry trends

• Actively builds passive talent pool/network for assigned functional or geographical areas to enhance the efficiency of applicant generation

• Develop and manage key vendor relationships related to scope and responsibilities, to ensure high levels of service delivery

• Manage innovative process improvement and streamlining initiatives in North America and with global partners to include: Talent Branding, Technology Tools (ATS), Social Media Marketing, Candidate Experience and Workforce Planning

• Participates in college recruiting program, succession management, and retention initiatives, onboarding and career development programs

• Support training and development to include needs analysis, sourcing, training, evaluation, and budgetary review; also includes other regional and global program support, as needed; develop, conduct, and/or facilitate organization-wide training as needed (examples include: leadership development, performance management/development, recruitment/selection techniques and technical skills training through vendor resources)

• Manages employee relations and retention, resolving employment issues, including conflict resolution, investigations, disputes and general questions in both a union and non-union environment

• Counsels managers and supervisors regarding personnel practices, policies, and employment law

• Actively participates in management and labor committee meetings

• Continually explore and recommend process improvements

• Perform benchmarking activities and partner with the Director of Human Resources to help influence the business

• Practices knowledge of OSHA and basic production floor safety regulations; assists with Safety compliance

• Performs all job functions in a safe manner and maintains safety awareness

• Reports known accidents, injuries and unsafe practices and/or conditions to supervisor per safety guidelines

• Manage, coach and mentor other HR Team members; provides training and technical support as needed

• Participate in development of HR team strategic plan, annual objectives, and budget

• Participates as member of HR leadership team to assist with other HR initiatives and generalist responsibilities

• Performs all other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management or other related business program is required; Master’s Degree and/or SPHR/GPHR Certification is preferred

• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in an HR Generalist role with working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including: talent acquisition and management, union contract administration, employee and labor relations, and federal and state employment laws

• Proven abilities in project management methodology and execution

• Ability to professionally communicate and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of the organization, with key stakeholders and external partnerships

• Proven ability to demonstrate high level of professionalism, exercise appropriate judgment, strong organizational skills, and ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast paced environment

• Must be able to maintain company and employee confidentiality at all times

• Strong business acumen in a manufacturing environment with a continuous improvement mindset

• Ability to travel to US locations up to 10%