HR Manager

Position Summary

This position is accountable for providing Human Resources leadership and support to management personnel and the Director of Human Resources.  In accomplishing this objective, the incumbent leads Human Resource programs and processes to support organizational initiatives.     

The incumbent must support the guiding beliefs and core values of Orion, which are centered on Quality, Safety and Production (each of equal weight and importance) but, most importantly, with each built upon the all-important foundation of Integrity.

Specific Responsibilities

• Works with HR leadership to establish and achieve the annual goals and objectives set for the Human Resources Department.
• Works closely with HR leadership to ensure effective communication to employees.
• Trains and mentors Human Resources personnel to develop their skill sets and competencies to the benefit of the department and their career growth.
• Administers and maintains Human Resources programs including wage and hour compliance, EEO and diversity requirements and other employee programs such as FMLA, ADA and leave policies.
• Contributes to the periodic required updating and distribution of the Employee Handbook, Company’s Policies and Procedures and other Company publications distributed to employees.
• Provides support and ensures consistency in the interpretation and implementation of Human Resource policies, practices and procedures.
• Participates in Safety and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance of State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs.
• Partners with members of HR, management team and field employees on all HR backend operational employee services issues.
• Participates in HR-driven engagement initiatives.
• Works with Risk Management, HS&E, Operational Leadership and outside legal counsel on workers compensation claims, including Jones Act claims and litigation.
• Manages cases of injured employees coordinating medical treatments and assisting with selection of doctors and specialists.

Recruitment & Staffing

• Creates and executes staffing plans to fill key salaried and hourly positions within the organization to ensure all efficient work operations.
• Participates in college recruiting activities and career fairs at local universities to attract and hire qualified candidates.
• Tracks and utilizes the most efficient and cost-effective recruitment tools to identify qualified candidates in the workforce, i.e., LinkedIn, Facebook and other social media.
• Develops and maintains position descriptions for all salaried and hourly positions within operational division. 

Hr Information Systems

• Works closely with third party administrator to ensure that HR/Payroll data in the HRIS/HCM system is accurate and correct.
• Ensures that all new employee paperwork is processed in the HRIS/HCM system on a weekly basis and presents new employees with benefits information as required.
• Oversees and ensures that all employee status change notices are generated and processed to activate payroll and/or employee benefit program changes.
• Administers the Company’s benefits programs including the healthcare and 401(k) retirement plans for division.
• Assists employees in answering group healthcare and 401(k) Retirement Plan questions and distributes employee benefit plan information in a timely basis.
• Assists the HR leadership in communicating benefit program announcements and changes to all employees.
• Performs new hire orientations with all new employees which includes a review of the Company, all employee benefits including enrollment, policies and procedures.
• Conducts employee training in the areas of workplace diversity, EEO, harassment prevention, supervisory skills training, performance management, etc.
• Coordinates employee engagement activities and functions such as recognition events, team building and community programs.
• Listens and takes action on employee concerns. Investigates internal complaints and Whistleblower Hotline claims.
• Updates the Affirmative Action Plan for operation division on an annual basis and devises strategies to ensure proper utilization of protected classes in the workforce. 

Employee Safety And Compliance

• Responsible and accountable for incumbent’s own personal safety.
• Responsible and accountable for the safety of all co-workers and any others incumbent comes in contact with.
• Authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed.
• Complies with all applicable laws, regulations and Company policies and procedures, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
• Reports any and all violations of applicable laws, regulations or Company policies and procedures promptly, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
• Performs other related administrative and technical duties as may be assigned or requested by immediate supervision (such as certification training, safety training, procedure review, etc.).
• All employees, current and former, must maintain confidentiality by not disclosing to others any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to the Company.

Position Requirements

B.S. Degree in Human Resource management or related field and/or minimum of 8 years Human Resources experience is required.  Broad HR generalist background in Staffing, Compensation & Benefit Administration, Policy Design & Administration, Organizational Effectiveness, Client Consulting & Partnering, Diversity, Business Process Improvement, and HR Problem Solving is required.  Must be Spanish Bi-lingual.

The incumbent must 1) be an effective communicator (both verbal & written), 2) be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, and 3) be able to interface well with employees at all levels of the organization.

Discretion and trustworthiness, and the ability to keep all Company information and materials strictly confidential (both internally and externally) are essential elements of this position.

Must be well organized, diligent, and be a self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision and to independently identify work to be done.  Must be flexible and have the ability to adjust to sudden changes in work priorities. The incumbent must also have the ability to prioritize work generally and in order to accommodate those changes.  Attention to detail and extreme care in performing tasks accurately and carefully are also essential.

The Company expects and requires incumbent and each of its other employees to observe and fulfill the above and all other safety responsibilities and actively work toward maintaining a safe workplace.  Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. 

Physical/Mental Requirements

The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation. 

The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required.  This includes hard hat, safety glasses, respirators, ear plugs, steel toed shoes, personal flotation devices, or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done.

The incumbent must possess the ability to remain calm during emergencies and respond appropriately as dictated by the circumstance of the incident and as directed by the Safety Representative or other management personnel.  Must be capable of evacuating the work area in a timely manner should an emergency situation arise.