Human Resources Manager

Job Summary:
Manage the entire Human Resources, and Health and Safety aspects of the
Company. Act as a liaison between managers and employees. Implement programs,
policies, and practices that will improve the Company's overall profitability
and productivity. Provide managers with tools to effectively hire, supervise,
and evaluate employees. Human Resources Manager must have a thorough
understanding of the Company's goals and direction
Duties & Responsibilities:
Recruiting/Selection/New Hires
* Establish effective recruiting resources.
* Establish and maintain recruiting and hiring policies.
* Facilitate New Hire Orientation.
* Analyze effectiveness of hiring practices, related costs, etc.
Wage and Salary Administration
* Provide guidance to managers in application of salary ranges and increases.
* Annual update of job descriptions.
* Ensure equitable and competitive compensation packages by position.
Benefits Administration
* Review insurance benefits programs and provide alternatives and options as necessary;
* Analyze cost effectiveness or programs;
* Investigate current trends, practices and costs;
* Ensure communication and understanding of benefits programs at all levels (open enrollments, periodic notices);
Employee Relations
* Ensure positive employee relations throughout the Company;
* Resolve employee disputes and provide counseling to managers on disciplinary issues; documentation of all disciplinary actions;
* Assist employees with various daily issues;
Employment Policies and Practices
* Maintain Employee Handbook, updating as necessary to ensure compliance with current requirements;
* Make recommendations on new and existing policies and procedures;
* Ensure that the Company is in compliance with all government requirements (workplace posters, practices, labor laws, notices, safety, etc.);
* Help maintain training records for all employees;
* Keep up to date on employment law requirements;
* Partner with Payroll Administrator to process employee pay;
* Maintain accurate vacation and sick accruals;
* Ensure accuracy of payroll and tax reporting;
* Assess recruiting costs;
* Monitor overtime and absenteeism;
* Budget to actuals;
* Assist with office administration and supervision of administrative support;
* Other duties as assigned by manager;
Health and Safety
* Creating and maintaining an effective records management system in support of the Safety program; this includes the proper completion and maintenance of records and reports as necessary to ensure compliance with all applicable legislation/regulation.
* Responsible for the implementation and coordination of in-house Occupational Health and Safety program, including employees training and other instruction in the safe handling and use of company product, materials and/ or equipment.
* Responsible for the implementation and coordination of programs that prevent or correct unsafe environmental working conditions.
* Schedule, and chair the monthly Health and Safety Committee meeting and responsible for the timely closure of all safety related matters.
* In conjunction with the Worker members of the Health & Safety committee and Management Team to conduct monthly in-house workplace inspection ensure enforcement of safety practices and policies.
* Assist employees with safety related concerns.
* Ensure that all safety concerns are brought forth to the attention of Management and follow up as needed.
* Ensure documentation all incidents/accidents and provide resolutions and timely review with Management.
* Provide assistance with hazard identification/risk assessment as part of accident/incident investigation to ensure compliance and identify opportunities for process improvement
Minimum & Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
Minimum Qualifications:
* ‎3 - ‎4 years of experience in Human Resources.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
* ‎5 years of experience in Human Resources.
* Experience in manufacturing or medical device industry;
Education:
* Bachelor's degree required
Physical requirements/Work Environment
This position primarily works in an office and manufacturing/production
environment. It requires frequent sitting, standing and walking. Daily use of
a computer and other computing and digital devices is required. May stand for
extended periods when facilitating meetings or walking in the facilities. Some
local travel is necessary, so the ability to operate a motor vehicle and
maintain a valid Driver's license is required.
The physical demands of the position described herein are essential functions
of the job and employees must be able to successfully perform these tasks for
extended periods. Reasonable accommodations may be made for those individuals
with real or perceived disabilities to perform the essential functions of the
job described