Regional Human Resources Manager jobs in Tennessee

Regional Human Resources Manager (Bilingual)

Job Description and Position Summary:

The Company Our Mission - for all who come in contact with Millwood, Inc. to clearly see the love of Christ in all that we do.

Millwood, Inc. (Millwood or the Company), is a leading provider of pallets, unit load technology, custom engineered material handling solutions and erosion control products, as well as services for tracking, retrieval, reuse, recycling and removal of packaging products across the continental United States.

Millwood continually seeks innovative solutions with a collaborative custom-engineered approach based on customer specific needs. Millwood brings a broad platform of products and engineered solutions and service capabilities with 1,800 dedicated employees in over 30 locations across the continental United States. Millwood is committed to fulfilling its mission and the growth of 1) people, 2) presence, 3) products and 4) profitability for generations of Millwood team members.

Location

This hybrid-traveling position is located out of the Millwood Inc. facility nearest the selected candidate’s residence and is intended to be up to 50% travel-based, with no less than 25% remote work.

Reporting Relationships

The Regional Human Resources Manager will report to the Human Resources Compliance Manager, is a member of the Unit Load Business Unit (ULBU) Safety & HR Team and will work closely with the Facility Leadership and Teams within the subject region, and Acquisition Teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Regional Human Resources Manager (Bilingual) is responsible for the primary oversight and management of all Human Resources functions within a defined region. This bilingual position also serves as the primary liaison for HR and Safety Activities between English-speaking and Spanish speaking Team Members at Millwood, bridging the language gap in a multi-cultural work environment.

Core skills should include:

• Ability to conform and adapt to core values and culture
• Exceptional verbal communication skills, with a formal and conversational English and Spanish language skillset
• Succinct and clear written communicational skills in English and Spanish
• Detail-orientated
• Organizational skills
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor
• Ability to be a team player
• Conflict management skills
• Project management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Advanced skills may include:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) Coaching, Training, and Negotiation skills
• Translating English to Spanish and Spanish to English

· Advanced knowledge of Immigration laws, processes, and best practices

• HRIS System Administration (ADP, PRISM, GP, etc.)

· Strong knowledge of I-9, E-Verify, & Immigration

Projects include:

• Assists in development and implementation of strategic employee programs that support corporate foundation.
• Maintains primary oversight and management of all Human Resources functions within a defined region.
• Provides guidance to supervisory management of legal and ethical employment practices and advises supervisory management of employment hiring and termination procedures in order to assure compliance with company policy and employment practices law.

· Understanding employment immigration as it relates to J-1 and H-1B non-immigrant visas, permanent residency sponsorship, and the hiring of foreign nationals in the U.S.

• Provides training and support to Plant Administrators on HR, Onboarding, S&R, inventory controls, safety program requirements, accident reporting, documentation, and system input (ADP, PRISM, GP, etc.).
• Provides guidance, interpretation, and implementation of corporate training programs, employee handbooks, policies & procedures and other strategic employee programs that support corporate foundation.
• Administers company HRIS systems activities and record retention requirements.
• Assists in the recruiting and retention of the Spanish-speaking workforce throughout all Whitewood facilities, to include promoting positive employee relations, employee retention programs, benefits administration and compliance management.
• Ensures proper linguistic translation is achieved for facility leadership and administrators, and completion of all initial and recurring Onboarding, Benefits, Policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Safety Training, within the defined region.
• Supports the HR/Safety SBU by assisting the HR Acquisition Specialist during the first phase of acquisition and startup activities by conducting in-person interviews and administering virtual hiring events.
• Supports the HR/Safety SBU by delivering Spanish-based initial, annual, and change-of-scope safety training, accident investigations, LOTO, emergency response and evacuation, and safe forklift operation training.

Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, or related field

· Five years of experience in a Human Resources-specific role, to include, HR Manager, HR Business Partner, HR Generalist, Corporate Recruiter, or similar

· 2-4 years of experience, with a solid understanding of U.S. immigration

· I-9 experience preferred, familiarity with an I-9 program like E-Verify

· Experience in supporting complex immigration processes and projects

· Familiarity with ADP preferred

· Maintain strong relationships with key vendors during off-season

SHRM, HRCI or related HR certification- preferred

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 5 years (Preferred)
• Human resources management: 5 years (Required)
• Immigration law: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)
• Spanish (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Smyrna, TN 37167 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Smyrna, TN 37167: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Smyrna, TN 37167