Human Resources Manager

Location: Lebanon, VA

Samuel, Son & Co. is growing! If you're looking for a rewarding career opportunity with a family run, industry leading organization, bring your experience and motivated attitude to Samuel, Son & Co. Due to our continued success, we are seeking a HR Manager to join our team in Lebanon, VA. If you think you have what it takes to become part of our team, contact us today.

Here are some of the great benefits that we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Company paid health and dental benefits
• Paid vacation and sick
• Annual bonus
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company match
• Opportunity for career stability and growth
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Flexibility with start and end times (depending on circumstances and position)
• Protective personal equipment is provided or cost of purchase is reimbursed
• On the job training

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES:

Employee Relations and Employee Engagement:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for union-related matters, fostering positive relations and managing negotiations or disputes as necessary.
• Handle employee issues, investigations, and grievances in accordance with union regulations, aiming to resolve conflicts and maintain a harmonious work environment.
• Maintain effective communication channels for all employees.
• Identify and recommend retention strategies; assist with implementing retention strategies and employee relation initiatives as designated.
• Advise leadership in the areas of documentation, disciplinary action, and policy administration. Seek council from divisional HR leadership when needed.
• Work with leadership and HR team to create, address, and implement improvements.
• Works with the site HR team in development and management of employee recognition programs.

Talent Acquisition and Staffing:

• Identify and recommend talent acquisition strategies to meet business goals and support recruiting efforts; to include screening, references, onboarding of hires, best practices and aid on critical needs and group level initiatives.
• In collaboration with divisional HR leadership, create a candidate experience that supports the employment brand to include marketing of job opportunities, community relationships, online presence, and referral programs.
• Partner and source with local career centers, career service organizations, all levels of educational centers, Veteran Administration, staffing agencies, and online career boards.
• Manage recruiting resources to continuously improve recruiting function and cost effectiveness, measured through quality of hire.
• Identify career fair and networking opportunities for Samuel.
• Manage and analyze job postings for cost effectiveness and applicant hits utilizing metric driven processes. Results and recommendations will be communicated to divisional HR leadership to ensure job postings are filled the most efficiently.
• Facilitates and oversees pre-employment screening for applicants, prepares offer letters, pre-employment screenings and onboarding documents, and notifies recruiting sources and candidates as position is filled.
• Ensure site compliance and documentation of job descriptions, posting jobs, recruitment material and other related position/recruitment related information.

Training and Development:

• Work closely with group HR team to sustain and enhance the SPVG onboarding program to ensure the best success for new hires.
• Coordinate new hire training and onboarding and assist with position training throughout all departments to be compliant with HR ISO procedures.
• Collaborate with site leaders to identify training needs and implement training plans to meet the site operational objectives and staffing needs.

Compliance:

• Responsible for maintaining reporting and compliance related to recruiting and staffing activities and leading Company responses to government compliance requirements including OFCCP and EEO audits.
• Respond to employee and management questions related to HR programs, policies and compliance issues.
• Revise policies and procedures as assigned and disseminate changes to employees in specific locations.
• Remain updated on State/Federal laws applicable to area of responsibility.

Other:

• Partners with site EH& S leader to manage worker’s compensation claims and drug & alcohol policies.
• Partners with the group Benefits Partner to oversee benefit administration for the site.
• Identify areas for HR process enhancement to drive ongoing improvements in HR practices and policies.
• Able to backfill site HR Team members, and divisional HR Team Members as needed.
• Act as a liaison for committees, corporate and SPVG HR team.
• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management, as required.
• As a SPVG employee, you are required to understand the ISO system and the elements that affect your job.

EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE:

• Computers
• Microsoft Office
• HRIS
• Payroll Systems

EQUIPMENT AND EXPERIENCE:

• Completion of post-secondary education, with a major in Human Resources or related field.
• Five years of experience in multi-disciplined HR environment and previous leadership experience.
• experience is beneficial, but not necessary.
• Labor Relations experience preferred to include negotiations and grievance management.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong recruitment and employee relations background.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to meet expectations.
• Understanding and support of Company policies and procedures.
• Ability to understand and abide by all safety rules and regulations to perform the job.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Ability to consistently meet daily, weekly and monthly deadlines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work experience in related industry is an asset but even if you do not have this, we still want you to apply. On the job training will be provided.

At Samuel we believe in a culture of equality. Respect and integrity are at our core. We are committed to building and creating an environment that is open and welcoming for everyone.

Samuel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In the United States, we utilize E-Verify.

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