Human Resources Coordinator

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

Manages the day-to-day human resources operations for the Seymour Plant.  The HR Coordinator manages the administration of the HR policies, procedures and programs including facility safety.  Originates and leads HR practices and objectives that will provide an employee-oriented, high-performance culture.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Development of the Human Resources Department

• Assists with the development and administration of programs, procedures, and guidelines to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the company.
• Participates in developing department goals, objectives, and systems.
• Participates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings/seminars.
• Assists with the monitoring the annual HR budget.

Human Resource Information Systems

• Maintains Workday (HCM) for the Ligonier Plant.  Prepares and analyzes reports that are necessary to carry out the functions of the department and company. Prepares periodic reports for management, as necessary or requested.
• Fully utilizes Human Resources software to the company's advantage.
• Processes weekly payroll for Ligonier.  
• Partners with accounting and corporate payroll to maintain the payroll data base.

Training and Development

• Assists with the implementation of the performance management system that includes performance development plans (PDPs), employee development programs and safety programs.
• Assists with the establishment of an in-house employee training system that addresses company training needs including training needs assessment, new employee onboarding, management development, production cross-training, safety, the measurement of training impact, and training transfer.
• Assists managers with the selection and contracting of external training programs and consultants.
• Provides necessary education and materials to managers and employees including workshops, manuals, employee handbooks, and standardized reports.
• Maintains employee training records.

Employment

• Manages the recruitment process for hourly and salaried employees using the procedures necessary to recruit and hire a superior workforce.
• Conducts the recruiting planning meetings when needed staff is identified.
• Reviews resumes for all candidates and interview nonexempt candidates for employment.
• Serves on employee selection meetings and the safety committee.

Employee Relations

• Assists with the development of Human Resources policies for the company with regard to employee relations and safety.
• Partners with management to communicate Human Resources/Safety policies, procedures, programs and laws.
• Recommends employee relations practices necessary to establish a positive employer-employee relationship and promote a high level of employee morale and motivation.
• Participates in the conduct of investigations when employee complaints or concerns are brought forth.
• Advises managers and supervisors about the steps in the progressive discipline system of the company. Counsels managers on employment issues.

Labor Relations

• Understands and effectively execute/implement the collective bargaining agreement at Ligonier.
• Analyzes the impact of the bargaining agreement in order to promote effective plant operations, employee relations and productive labor/management relationships.
• Builds effective and beneficial relationships with the union.
• Maintains an effective and credible rapport with the union.
• Develops and builds strong working/effective alliances with Manufacturing site leadership and union leadership.
• Fully understands the intricacies of labor negotiations and restraint