Human Resources Director (Resume required for this position) General Description: Lead initiatives for the HR, Safety, Employment, Health Services, and Training Departments. This position is responsible for leading a culture that promotes employee engagement to reduce our absenteeism and turnover. Principle Responsibilities: Coordinate the administration of training, employee relations, recruiting, labor relations, recruiting, compliance and payroll. Direct and advise management of departments in order to promote efficient, productive programsProvide direction and support to management staffDirect employment activities, assuring that properly qualified employees are hired and trained for company positionsWork closely with General Manager to establish goals and objectives for plant employee relations, community relations, and policies and proceduresCoordinate and participate in plant management in disciplinary or termination proceedingsDevelop and coordinate training programs, including team building, new employee orientation, management training, etc.Apply company employee relations policies in all dealings with employeesAttend and schedule meetings as neededPerform various other duties as needed Provides facility supervision with advice and counsel on personnel issues.Administers unemployment claims, attends unemployment hearings.Ensures regulatory compliance with ADA, FMLA, EEOC, etc. Stays current on recent federal, state and case law changes and monitors labor law updates for changes that affect HR.Proposes, publishes and administers personnel policies.Administers all employee relations issues. Processes and implements formal disciplinary action of employees, initiates termination procedures and terminates employees as needed.Prepares and maintains records and procedures for controlling personnel transactions and reporting personnel data. Maintains HRIS integrity.Responds to any questions and/or requests by governmental agencies, including employee complaints. Represents the company at hearings.Establishes, evaluates and maintains departmental reports and key indicators. Recommends new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed. Directs local benefits administration, enrollment and open enrollment meetings.Supervises staff of HR and payroll employees.Responsible for internal company communication, including bulletin boards, company newsletter, etc. Education: Preferred Minimum Bachelor’s degree in business, Human Resource, or related field. Master’s degree preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience: 5 years of HR experienceProgressive management responsibilities in Industry/Business/EducationPrevious experience in human resourceSpecial Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skillsComputer knowledgeExcellent interpersonal skills; ability to handle conflictGood verbal and written communication skillsExperience with leadership in a diverse cultural environmentExcellent interpersonal skills with the ability to resolve conflicts EOE/Vets/Disability