HR Manager - Kirker Enterprises Inc.

Job Purpose:

Formulate business partnership across HR functions to deliver value-added service to leadership team and employees that reflects the organization’s goals and objectives.  Manage the daily functions of HR Department in the following areas: recruitment, onboarding, payroll and benefits support, leave management, employee relations, performance management, HRIS maintenance and reporting, and developing and enforcing company HR policies and practices.

Essential functions and job responsibilities:

• Manage HR operations and programs including recruitment, total reward, benefits administration, leave management, employee relations, performance and talent management, employee engagement, and training and development.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. 
• Lead recruitment efforts including posting jobs, screening resumes, conducting interviews, initiating background checks and pre-employment qualifications.  Work with Hiring Manager on talent acquisitions. 
• Collaborate with department manager to understand skills and competencies required for the roles.
• Participate in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations and investigations.
• Spearhead employee engagement initiatives. Work with management team and associates to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Drive performance management initiatives. Prepare functional leaders for annual review process and facilitate regular check in meetings to ensure goal alignment.
• Act as a vital source of information, answer questions from employees regarding HR matters. Educate employees and enforce company policies and procedures.
• Act as a liaison in communications of benefits administration and leave management related inquiries.
• Demonstrate high level of integrity by careful management of confidential and sensitive information.
• Liaison between RPM corporate and Kirker to ensure HR and compliance related requirements are communicated and met.
• Support payroll/timekeeping process, supply information to centralized payroll team.
• Maintain and update HRIS and time attendance system as needed such as new hires, LOA and termination.
• Assist in gathering standardized information and the preparation and distribution of reports such as Headcount, benefits enrolment, disability update and other ad hoc reports as requested.
• Responsible for following records retention guidelines and security of confidential information. 

Requirements and Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Minimum five-year experiences in Human Resources with HR Generalist background.
• Human Resources Professional Certification preferred.
• Experience in supporting manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong planning and problem-solving skills.
• Basic business acumen, ability to partner with business leaders.
• Thorough knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or ability to quickly learn HRIS and Talent Management System.