HR Manager

at  Partners In Recovery

HUMAN RESOURCES (HR) MANAGER

Department:
Human Resources
Reports To:
Director of Operations
Pay Grade:
Salaried
Hours:
Monday – Friday
Revision Date:
06/15/2024

JOB SUMMARY:

The HR Manager is the go-to person for all employee-related issues. Duties will involve managing payroll, benefits, compliance, recruitment, employee relations, performance management, training & development and talent management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Exceptional verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of a broad range of human resource strategies and practices, including compensation, performance management, safety, hiring and employee relations; able to apply these strategies and practices in compliance with employment regulations.
• Ability to create a culture of diversity, inclusivity, collaboration, and teamwork.
• Proven working experience as HR Manager or within another HR position requiring an expansive knowledge base to support agile response to the responsibilities listed above
• People oriented and results driven
• Strong organization skills
• Demonstrable experience with human resources metrics
• Knowledge of HR systems and databases
• Ability to architect strategy along with leadership skills
• Excellent active listening, interviewing, negotiation and presentation skills
• Ability to use discretion and handle confidential and sensitive information in a professional manner
• Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company
• Must maintain confidentiality about management or business information that is not available to nonmanagement employees or outsiders.
• In-depth knowledge of labor law and HR best practices
• Understanding of industry-specific policies, such as the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations for health care.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Degree in Human Resources or related field: 2 years
• Experience in a 245G Program: 1 year
• Microsoft Office: 1 year
• ADP HRIS Workforce Now: 1 year
• Proven experience as an HR Manager
• Knowledge of current general human resources policies and procedures
• Knowledge of current employment/ labor laws and 245G compliance
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Aptitude in problem-solving
• Desire to work as a team with a result driven approach
• 5-7 years of experience in Human Resources.
• Ability to pass a MN DHS (Department of Human Services) Background Study.

CONTINUED EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

• Attend any mandatory staff meetings and training.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Human Resource Manager is responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: benefits administration, employee relations, performance management, onboarding / offboarding, policy implementation, recruitment / employment, employment law compliance and payroll administration.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Develop, implement and oversee HR policies, systems, procedures and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy and mission
• Support current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation and preservation of human capital
• Bridge management and employee relations by addressing concerns, disputes, internal investigations and other issues that may arise in a professional and constructive manner
• Manage the recruitment and selection process, including oversight of job requirements and descriptions, establishment and organization of the screening and interviewing processes, and implementation of a seamless onboarding program
• Ensure job descriptions are up to date and compliant with all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Manage an offboarding experience that encourages the employee to leave the company on good terms and maintain a professional relationship with the employer
• Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system that drives high performance and identifies areas for improvement
• Process payroll and manage benefits (health, IRA, PTO, Garnishments), including performing research and analysis on the most valuable and fiscally accountable options available
• Manage unemployment, workers compensation, leave of absence and COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act) benefits.
• Lead benefit plan renewal & recommend changes to plans and annual Open Enrollment.
• Establish and track compensation guidelines based upon regulations, internal parity analysis, and market data for all new hires and position modifications, to attract and retain the best talent
• Assess training needs to apply and monitor training programs to benefit the development of employees and the requirements of the organization
• Report to management and provide decision support through HR metrics
• Maintain employee files and records in electronic and paper form
• Ensure legal and labor and DHS compliance by monitoring, analyzing, implementing and enforcing applicable federal, state and industry-specific requirements
• Audit employee files on a quarterly and annually basis
• Nurture a positive working environment through support, communication, recognition and collaboration
• Create and maintain the Employee Handbook, train staff on employee handbook policies; assist supervisor in interpreting and applying policies in specific situations.