Director of Human Resources

Burger Boat Company • Manitowoc, WI

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About The Position

The Director of Human Resources plans, develops, implements, administers and evaluates policies and programs concerning organizational planning, employee recruitment, training and development, employee relations, compensation programs, employee benefit programs, employee services, ensures compliance with all governmental rules and regulations and advises senior management on human resource issues. The incumbent will also be responsible for strategic human resource planning to support the objectives of the organization and foster an employee-focused culture as well as introducing lean principles to Human Resources activity thereby reducing expenditures. safety, health and environmental matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a preference for a degree in Human Resources.
• 10-15 years of related Human Resource management level experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Able to effectively communicate positively and effectively with all internal employees from entry-level to Executive as well as external resources such as but not limited to: applicants, attorneys, insurance carriers, brokers, community organizations, recruiters, federal, state, and local government officials.
• Ability to listen without bias to learn and understand the real meaning of what’s being said by others who may not be as skilled at presenting their ideas.
• Anticipates problems, is proactive and targeted in presenting solutions rather than waiting for problems to appear.
• Ability to lead project teams to successful conclusions including diverse and multiple team members throughout the organization.
• Ability in organizing own time and setting priorities in a frequent meeting environment.
• Proficiency in creation and use of metrics and ability to mentor others in the requirement to measure performance at all levels and against objectives and budgets.
• Experience with disciplinary and termination processes, severance agreements, unemployment hearings, mediation/arbitration, Workers’ Compensation Hearings, OSHA Inspections, wrongful terminations and Employment Law.
• Effectively lead, train, coach and mentor staff.
• Proficiency with Human Resources Software, specifically ADP Workforce Now software and Microsoft Office Products Suite.
• Comply with all shipyard safety rules and PPE requirements as well ensuring all clients, guests, visitors, and Owner’s Representatives understand and comply with all safety rules and PPE requirements.

Nice To Haves

• SPHR certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop staffing strategies and programs to identify talent within and outside the corporation for skilled trades and professional positions.
• Continue improving the programs, policies, practices and processes associated with meeting the strategic and operational people goals of the organization.
• Identify and develop relationships with third party skilled trade staffing agencies that understand and meet Burger’s requirements to supplement Burger’s workforce to support production schedules.
• Develop and deliver training that meets the objectives of the organization across a range of initiatives including orientation, leadership development, union avoidance, harassment, performance appraisal, safety and Lean.
• Develop compensation and benefit programs to provide motivation, incentives and rewards for effective performance and to provide programs which utilize an employee and company partnership for the health and welfare of both the organization and its employees.
• Collaborate with departments to establish and maintain salary grades, administer salary reviews, adjustments, promotions and associated processes.
• Establish personal credibility throughout the organization with management and employees to be an effective listener and problem solver of people issues.
• Direct and coordinate activities that promote and maintain an employee focus, as well as establish an employee relations process of partnership with our employees.
• Define all HR programs and the authority/responsibility within those programs.
• Develop and maintain personnel policies and procedures that comply with State and Federal Laws and are consistent with corporate philosophy.
• Remain current on government regulations affecting company policies and human resource practices.
• Develop, maintain, oversee and implement training and safety programs in compliance with government regulation (OSHA log, First Report of Injury, Light Duty Work).
• Manage and mentor the work of human resource employees to ensure efficient operation of the department.
• Manage the budget and other financial measures of the Human Resources Department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager