Manager Human Resources

PURPOSE

Plans, directs, implements, and oversees human resources policies and activities such as employment, compensation, benefits, employee relations, and communications for facilities by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

This position may also involve HR managers of specific functions of HR (EEO/AAP, Training, Benefits, etc.).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administers human resources policies to meet organizational needs and comply with state and federal laws.
• Implements communications systems to ensure all locations have access to information in a timely manner.
• Provides guidelines and oversees management of human resources activities such as recruitment, performance review, benefits, and employee relations, and resolves problems requiring senior management intervention.
• Ensures group compliance with affirmative action activities and demonstrates measurable progress toward accomplishment of affirmative action goals.
• Responsible for ensuring development of females, minorities, disabled employees, and veterans for promotional consideration and prevents harassment of employees placed through the affirmative action efforts.
• Represents management in negotiating collective bargaining agreements, where applicable.
• Conducts regularly scheduled meetings with human resources staff to exchange information and provide ongoing support and problem resolution.
• Analyzes trends at each facility in turnover, hiring, promotions, separations, and grievances to determine support or action needed to adjust unfavorable trends.
• Schedules training at each location in interviewing, hiring, terminations, promotions, performance review, safety, sexual harassment, and diversity awareness.
• Advises management in appropriate resolution of employee relations issues.
• Responds to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs.
• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

May supervise others.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university preferred.
• Minimum of ten (10) years related experience.

COMPETENCIES

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.
• Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Language Skills - Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Mathematical Skills - Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
• Reasoning - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Computer Skills - Knowledge of Human Resource systems; Internet software; Payroll systems; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

• Regularly required to talk or hear. Frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Occasionally required to stand and walk.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• The work environment is that which is typical of an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Successful, innovative, and fulfilling careers are built here, and your professional development is a high priority. We invest in your future through the latest training, tools, and technologies. Highly collaborative, we work together to solve problems and find better ways to continually grow our business and careers every day. You'll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons. The scale and depth of resources that being the #1 building materials distributor in the nation provides a variety of opportunities for you to explore - all in a friendly, people-first environment. Join us to be more, do more, and build more, together at BFS.

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