Overview

We are looking for a talented individual to join our dynamic Keystone team located in Kalamazoo, MI. The Human Resources Manager is a motivated self-starter who will be responsible for applying business knowledge and human resource expertise. The Human Resource Manager owns and manages the human resource activities while effectively managing all benefit programs and employee engagement activities while positioning Keystone for growth.

A successful Human Resources Manager must be capable of working with minimal supervision, have a “can do” attitude, possess creative problem-solving skills and be willing to do “whatever it takes” to complete assigned tasks efficiently and effectively. This team member should have excellent interpersonal skills, great attention to detail and be highly organized with the ability to multi task with minimum interruption to work progress.

Job Duties

Leads recruitment, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of job applicants, for managerial, production, exempt, and professional roles ensuring hired personnel meet the specific qualification requirements for the position
Provides leadership, direction, and day-to-day management of HR Coordinator staff, including establishing priorities, assigning responsibilities, coaching and developing team members, monitoring performance, and ensuring timely and accurate execution of HR processes and responsibilities.
Leads and manages the new hire orientation process; properly introduces new employees to the corporate culture by conducting new hire orientations and onboarding according to plan
Manage employee benefit programs and administration including employee engagement programs
Manage all STD, LTD, FMLA, Workers Compensation and Unemployment claims
Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development
Responsible for monitoring compliance and management with Health Care Reform requirements and federal, state and local employment laws and regulations.
Supports the Safety Program in collaboration with Operations
Counsel, and provide guidance to, leaders and managers for appropriate resolution to employee relation issues, conflict resolution, compliance and help reach appropriate resolutions
Be the point of contact for team members for a variety of employment related items
Respond to inquiries regarding policies, procedures and programs
Maintains and administers the Employee Handbook and related HR policies and procedures; regularly reviews and recommends updates to ensure consistency with current federal, state, and local employment laws, regulatory requirements, and Company practices. Ensures policies are consistently communicated, understood, and applied throughout the organization.
Oversees the administration of ADP payroll and timekeeping systems, ensuring employee information, time records, payroll changes, and related processes are accurate and completed timely. Provides oversight and support to HR staff responsible for payroll and onboarding activities and serves as backup for payroll processing as needed.
Oversees the administration and integrity of employee personnel, timekeeping, and related HR records, ensuring records are accurate, complete, confidential, and maintained in accordance with Company policies and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Ensures employee personnel files, CVs, qualifications, and other required employment documentation are appropriately maintained and current, including oversight of record retention and documentation requirements.
Effectively communicates through a variety of channels to promote position and company with confidence along with strong networking and relationship-building skills
Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in working directly with employees
Promotes company culture to achieve open communications between employer and employee goals and needs
Supports team building activities
Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field, or 4+ years equivalent work experience
3+ years of Human Resource working experience
PHR or SHRM certification preferred
Strong organizational skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism while working directly with employees
Strong communication, analytical and problem solving skills.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, sometimes requiring extended work hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays to ensure minimal interruption to production. The work environment for this position will be both an office environment and manufacturing work cells and cleanroom environments.

Benefits

Excellent full-time benefits, including comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision options
Company paid life insurance, short term disability and long-term disability insurance
Retirement savings plan with company match
Paid time off and holidays, with the ability to schedule a day of volunteering once per quarter
Professional development opportunities