Senior Human Resources Manager

Job Purpose

The Senior Human Resources Manager is a key leadership position that develops and implements strategic HR programs and initiatives to support Rawhide’s organizational goals. This role is also a hands-on role responsible for enhancing HR practices, developing and implementing leadership training programs, driving employee engagement and employee relations efforts, leading investigations, and ensuring a culture of safety and continuous improvement. The position collaborates regularly with executive leadership and department heads to guide decision-making and implement best practices.

Essential Functions

• Lead organizational safety initiatives, workers compensation processes, and OSHA compliance efforts/reporting.
• Oversee employee relations and ensure consistent, compliant, and effective resolution practices.
• Collaborate with executives and department leaders to design and deliver leadership and compliance training.
• Maintain and improve Rawhide's benefits programs, leave management, and onboarding/offboarding practices.
• Analyze and execute strategies for employee engagement, retention, and succession planning.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate and implement both required (regulatory) training and leadership development training programs to improve organizational capabilities.
• Administer workplace safety and workers compensation programs, including communication with employees, medical providers, and insurers. Ensure return-to-work and light duty programs are available as appropriate.  Lead the Safety Committee efforts to improve organizational safety and OSHA compliance.
• Conduct HR audits and maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and reporting requirements.
• Lead resolution of employee relations issues through coaching, progressive discipline oversight, and legal consultation when needed. Conducts thorough and fair investigations ensuring compliance with all laws and regulations.
• Monitor and analyze employee engagement and turnover trends; implement improvement strategies.
• Serve as department lead for PQI (Performance Quality Improvement) processes and documentation.
• Manage employee benefits enrollment, open enrollment processes, and vendor relationships. Collaborate with brokers to identify and implement cost saving programs.
• Supervise leave of absence programs (FMLA, ADA, etc.) and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintain HRIS records and prepare various reports for decision-making and planning.
• Handle unemployment claims and serve as liaison for state and federal benefit programs.
• Protect sensitive information and uphold the confidentiality of all HR records.
• Maintain Professional and Technical Knowledge
  • Completing required trainings
  • Attending educational workshops
  • Reviewing professional publications
• Establish Personal Networks
  • Participating in professional societies
• Maintain Staff Job Results
  • Training and coaching support staff
  • Establishing staff goals, monitoring progress, and providing feedback
  • Appraising job results
• Protects the Credibility of the Rawhide Mission
  • Complying with the Rawhide standard of conduct
  • Setting an example, in words and actions, that is consistent with the values and beliefs of Rawhide
• Contributes to Team Effort
  • Performing other duties as directed or assigned by supervisor