Human Resource Manager - ITW

ITW Description:

Founded in 1912, Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a diversified, Fortune 200 manufacturing company that delivers specialized expertise, innovative thinking and value-added products to meet critical customer needs in a variety of industries. Ranked among Fortune’s Magazine’s most admired companies, the company focuses on solid growth, improving profitability and strong returns across its worldwide platforms and divisions. These divisions serve customers and markets around the globe, with a significant presence in developed as well as emerging markets. ITW’s revenues totaled $15.93 billion in 2022.

Division Description

ITW Electrostatics, a division of Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW), part of Test, Measurement and Electronics segment is industry leading manufacturer and designer of static control devices for equipment makers and end users.  Electrostatics division revenues are ~$250MM per year and it is headquartered in Hatfield, PA USA. Division has operations in USA, Europe, China, and Asia, including nine manufacturing plants and 500+ employees. Electrostatics division brands include: SimcoION, Eltex, Pillar Technologies, Teknek, Opto Diode, Vortec, Paxton, AEGIS).

Salary Range: $98,000 - $120,000

Position Summary:

As a key member of the Electrostatics team, this position will support our business Opto Diode located in Camarillo, CA in addition to Simco Ion Technology located in Alameda, CA. The HR Manager reports directly to the Divisional HR Director with a dotted line to the Business Unit Managers and is responsible for providing day-to-day professional HR support and policy administration relating to all phases of the employee life cycle including activities such as recruitment, hiring, compensation administration, benefits administration, new hire orientation, related safety and worker’s compensation administration, employee data maintenance, payroll, support, and general routine reporting. 

The HR Manager serves as a member of the local leadership teams, and acts as the primary HR support for all local exempt and non-exempt employees.  As the primary HR contact, the HR Manager is expected to be able to communicate status on process with colleagues, keep team members informed, and respond clearly to employee inquiries while maintaining positive and open relationships across all levels of the organization.  The HR Manager is expected to use good judgment and discretion with highly confidential business and employee information and is able to effectively manage time, prioritize work load, handle multiple tasks without close supervision, and consistently meet deadlines.

The position can be located onsite in Camarillo, CA or Remote within California with the ability to travel between Camarillo and Alameda California. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains HR systems and processes including but not limited to recruiting, onboarding, performance management, communication plans, global organizational charts, payroll, corporate benefits, Affirmative Action Planning, local compensation structure and wage analysis, worker’s compensation, and safety. Assists in the administration and acts as a co-owner of the local safety program.  Leverages observations to make independent decisions and regularly suggest ways to improve systems and processes.
• Leads the overall recruiting process for the EST business including but not limited to: scoping roles, sourcing applicants, interviewing candidates, and complying with record keeping requirements. Partners with hiring managers to screen candidates, conduct interviews, and select best fit talent for open positions.  Organizes and conducts new employee onboarding; creates a positive first experience of the company.
• Coordinates and manages online learning administration.  Assists in the development, coordination, and delivery of employee training on a variety of topics such as interview skills, performance management, safety, harassment, ITW Principles of Conduct, and ITW business policy guidelines.  Serves as the role model for ITW Values.
• Maintains knowledge of labor law and corresponding regulations and requirements and ensures policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance.  Ensures required legal postings on bulletin boards are current. Reviews existing policies and procedures at the Mechanic Falls facility and initiates changes as necessary to ensure compliance with law, corporate policies, and business objectives.  Serves as an advisor regarding the application of employment laws and corporate human resource policies to specific business decisions.  Works with ITW corporate human resources or third-party providers, as necessary, in the management of HR practices
• Drives the performance management process with the intent of actively supporting a high-performance culture that is open and adaptable to change.
• Inputs and maintains employee data in the HRIS Workday system.  Prepares regular or special reporting as required and provide analytical support, as necessary. Maintains employee information and personnel files. 
• Responsible for administering bi-weekly payroll for all exempt and non-exempt employees, which includes processing and management of one-time earnings and reimbursements. Supports monthly payroll audits by providing reporting to Finance team.
• Acts as the primary HR support for all local exempt and non-exempt employees.  Responds to inquiries and educates and supports employees in the use of self-service applications available to them. 

• Build cross-department credibility, confidence, and collaboration with other functional areas within the Dynatec group.
• Ensure ITW Toolbox and 80/20 culture is fully embedded within the team
• Identify, lead and develop talent in order to maximize individual, team and organizational effectiveness in meeting company goals. This may include: selecting and on-boarding talent; communicating effectively to foster a culture of engagement, cascading vision, creating goal alignment, and coaching through feedback, development planning and performance management.
• Use personal influence skills rather than position power to persuade others and gain support.
• Builds a strong pipeline of talent to ensure a diverse high performing organization.
• Use appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas and plans. Coaches through feedback, development planning and performance management
• Create an organizational structure with accountabilities to ensure a high functioning operational team and change talent when required. 
• Supports the global business and performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• BS/BA degree in Human Resources or related field required or 6 years of experience within a manufacturing organization.
• 4+ years of demonstrated experience in human resources with knowledge of California labor laws
• Demonstrated ability to be the business partner/advisor to the Human Resources Director.
• Experience in manufacturing environment, translating KPIs into immediate improvement actions, decreasing costs/increasing revenue.
• Partnering with leadership and influencing strategic initiatives.
• Ability to shift priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to partner with leadership and influence strategic initiatives.
• Travel Requirement <50%

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

The physical demands/work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to a manufacturing environment including repetitive motion, bending, lifting, twisting, crouching, reaching, pushing and/or pulling.

• Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time

• Ability to perform repetitive motion type tasks regularly such as walking, typing, using fingers and hands.

• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds, and rarely lift up to fifty (50) pounds.

• The ability to quickly move safely over uneven terrain

• The ability to wear personal protective gear (safety shoes, glasses, ear plugs, and gloves as needed)

• Ability to communicate with others to exchange information

• While performing the job functions of this position, the employee frequently works in an environment near powered motor vehicles, power tools, and automated assembly fixtures.

Benefits

Take this opportunity to join a successful and enthusiastic global team where you can make a significant impact immediately. You will enjoy a competitive salary and a generous benefits package that includes health, dental, life, LTD insurance, 401k (with company match), employee assistance, wellness and 100% tuition reimbursement programs. ITW is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.