Area Human Resources Manager - JFCR

This is a Remote Position!

Major Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and guidance to field operations in the areas of dispute resolution, employee relations, labor relations, policy compliance and interpretation, leadership development, leave management, FLSA/compensation, new business start-ups and closings, and other employee relations matters.
• Maintains favorable and effective employee and labor relations with regular visibility and communication with assigned locations.
• Protects the interests of employees and the company in accordance with company HR policies and applicable laws and regulations.
• Conducts investigations for Hotline complaints, federal and state agency complaints, and internal or external audits, and provides coaching for location and regional managers on the fair and appropriate handling of such matters.
• Provides advice and counsel to employees on a variety of workplace issues and policy interpretation while protecting the company’s interest to reinforce and comply with policies.
• Works with his/her manager and the region’s labor counsel on grievance handling in locations where unions exist.
• Works with the Talent/recruiting department on hiring initiatives, especially recruiting associated with new business acquisition.
• Conducts training programs that address the company’s needs, such as performance management, employee relations and a variety of employment laws.
• Develops employee engagement and action planning to improve employee relations throughout the region.
• Facilitates the implementation of corporate initiatives and, where applicable, monitors and reports the results of those initiatives.

Minimum Education or Certifications Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, related field or equivalent experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Minimum Experience or Skills Required

• Minimum 3-5 years of diverse HR experience with broad knowledge of employment law, FLSA/ compensation, organizational planning, employee relations, labor relations, and training and development.
• Good administrative skills and superior interpersonal skills.
• Multi-facility experience desired.
• Skilled in oral and written communications.
• Computer literate.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Incumbent must be able to move about the office and between floors; utilize standard office equipment; access filing system/cabinets; and communicate effectively and efficiently in person or by telephone.
• Approximately 25-50% travel.