Human Resources Manager jobs in Rhode Island

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Human Resources Manager

REPORT TO: Director of Operational Support

FLSA: Exempt

HOURS: M-F 8:00AM – 5:00PM

SUMMARY: The Human Resources Manager is responsible for providing HR support and oversight to Virginia Transportation business units in all HR functions including recruitment, training, employee benefits, employee relations, management coaching, retention, leave, performance management and legal compliance.

This position will enhance organizational effectiveness by aligning human resources with functional goals and business strategies through developing relationships with employees, managers, and leadership.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

“Essential functions” are primarily job duties that incumbents must be able to perform unassisted or with some reasonable accommodation made by the employer.

• Advises and guides management in HR best practices and ensures consistency and adherence to company policies, procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Provides strategic and operational HR consultation and support to all levels of management, including policy guidance and interpretation.
• Reviews and makes suggestions to management for improvements to programs, policies, practices, and processes associated with Human Resources-related matters of the organization. Collaborates with company leadership to ensure coordination, consistency, and sensitivity in the delivery of all HR-related activities.
• Management and administration of the 401k Retirement Plan.
• Responsible for sourcing, attracting, and hiring job candidates for open positions. Meeting company needs by finding candidates that match organizational culture and position vacancies.
• Partners with Senior Management to research, develop, and maintain the company's pay system. This involves researching and understanding the current and upcoming competitive markets for employee pay and benefits.
• Formulates partnerships across all employment related business processes to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflect the business objectives of the company.
• Acts as liaison between management and employees while handling sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and tact, to resolve work-related disputes and other employee relations matters including but not limited to severance and termination proceedings.
• Assists employees and supervisors in the performance management process including but not limited to: coaching managers and employees on the resolution of performance issues; interpretation and application of HR policy and employment law.
• Identifies training needs within assigned business units and works with management to develop and deploy various HR- related training programs.
• Active facilitator in the new hire onboarding process partnering with supervisors and staff to ensure newly hired employees receive appropriate guidance and orientation in their introductory periods, particularly relating to regarding expectations.
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and retention.
• Analyzes HR data throughout the company to identify opportunities for improvement and implement solutions to align strategy with the goals of the organization.
• Work directly with management/supervisors to develop and maintain accurate job descriptions.
• Maintains employee records and ensures accuracy of personnel information throughout company systems.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of human resource management as related to the operation of a multi-state, multi-national private employer with emphasis on employee engagement, but also including recruitment, compliance, employee relations, salary administration and personnel policy formation.
• Strong knowledge of company personnel policies, applicable Federal and State labor and employment laws,
• Ability to evaluate and foster employee engagement and develop/implement strategies to improve employee morale;
• Ability to work independently to solve problems, set priorities, and implement solutions with minimal direction or guidance;
• Ability to plan and supervise the work of others;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Ability to work well with drivers and support staff and promote harmonious relationships;
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work well under pressure with varying time constraints and excellent organizational skills;
• Physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
  
  

EDUCATION:

• Associated Degree in related field from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Professional Human Resources Certification preferred
  
  

EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of three (3) years of Human Resources Management Experience. Experience in transportation or logistics preferred
  
  

TRAVEL:

• 10% travel throughout the company’s locations in US and Canada
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands 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 of this position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit/stand for most of his/her job duties. There is the need to frequently walk. There will be a moderate amount of standing, stooping, kneeling, bending, lifting, and reaching for some of his/her job duties.

Visual requirements include reading off a computer screen as well as printed materials. A high degree of dexterity is required due to frequent use of a telephone console.

Verbal and auditory requirements include the ability to communicate clearly over the telephone as well as in person.

There is a moderate level of grasping, lifting, pushing and/or pulling of objects of less than 25 lbs.

This Job Description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them for the position if the work is similar, related or a reasonable requirement of the position. Additional duties may be assigned, and requirements may vary from time to time.