Develop and manage programs and processes: labor relations, recruiting, training, compensation, EEO, safety, workers' compensation, leave administration, and benefits. Incumbent will also play a key role in employee relations. Must exercise independent discretion and decision making and take a proactive approach to issues and strategies.

Essential Functions

• Provide guidance and administration, or management of human resource policies, programs and processes in one or more of the following areas: employee relations, labor relations, recruiting, training, compensation, safety, workers’ compensation, performance management, succession planning, leave administration, and benefits.
• Investigate harassment & discrimination complaints.
• Manage drug & alcohol testing program.
• Participate in and / or administer labor relation issues, contract administration, pre-negotiation analyses; may participate in labor negotiations, grievance process, research arbitration matters, contingency planning as necessary
• May coordinate and / or facilitate the internal and external job postings, recruiting selection, interviewing, offer and relocation process, employee on-boarding
• Prepare and monitor Affirmative Action plan
• Provide training, prepares documentation for EEO complaints, may participate in compliance reviews
• Assist in job and salary administration
• Participate in public relations activities on behalf of the company. May act as official BC media contact.
• May assist in the implementation of safety programs; conducts periodic safety inspections; may act as company representative for OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) audits
• Complete and file workers’ compensation documentation; may monitor claims and review reserves and expenses; assists in the return-to-work program
• May conduct communication and / or training for company-wide initiatives, benefit plan changes, or develop, design, and deliver other training programs
• May support international locations
• Assist employees with other employment events and ensures compliance with company standards and legal requirements
• Demonstrate strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Education/Experience/Physical Functions

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Requires demonstrated HR knowledge, problem-solving skills and organizational awareness.
• Must be able to work independently and have well-developed interpersonal skills, strong organization and prioritization skills necessary to operate in a fast-paced work environment, effective communication skills and high motivation/initiative. Strong PC skills required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years' HR generalist experience preferred. SHRM or PHR certification preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred.

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