HR Manager - Watertown/Albany

HR Manager | Evans Mills, NY, United States | On-site

This employer is seeking an experienced HR Manager to join their team and contribute to a positive and productive work environment. As a leader in their industry, they are committed to fostering employee well-being and engagement. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on HR practices and business objectives.

The Role

• Champion a strong safety culture and promote employee well-being through leadership accountability and proactive engagement.
• Drive a positive employee experience and high engagement by identifying and escalating employee experience defects and implementing engagement strategies.
• Advise management on HR policies, facilitate training sessions, and support department goal development and execution.
• Execute and support communication and change campaigns for strategic HR and business priorities, collaborating with HR stakeholders to deliver consistent messaging.
• Lead employee relations investigations, partnering with relevant teams to summarize findings and provide recommendations.
• Support recruitment efforts, develop staffing and retention strategies, and manage onboarding, PIPs, and IDPs.
• Coach on disciplinary and performance management actions, and consult with leaders on talent assessment and planning processes.
• Oversee leave administration, provide guidance for ADA interactive processes, and support the Workers Compensation Program.

What You'll Need

• Minimum 6 years of HR experience, with at least 4 years in a professional (non-administrative) role.
• Experience consulting with and advising management teams.
• Demonstrated strong foundation in core HR fundamentals and legislation concerning employment (ADA, FMLA, EEOC, FLSA, Title VII).
• Working knowledge of MS Office software, HRIS familiarity, and effective presentation skills.
• Prior employee relations experience and experience in a collective bargaining environment is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

What's On Offer

• Opportunity to influence and collaborate with market leaders to align HR practices with business objectives.
• Competitive compensation package with an annual incentive plan bonus up to 10% of base salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, and more.
• Potential for professional development and growth within a respected organization.

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