Human Resources Manager

Summary Responsibilities:

Lead day-to-day companywide human resources operations for J-Tech. Manage recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, benefits, payroll, compliance, training and HR recordkeeping for all employees. Partner with division leaders and supervisors on staffing, performance evaluation, workplace safety, and personnel development. Create and adapt HR policies and programs that support J-Tech's growth, culture, and the strategic vision of the J-Tech Executive Team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for shop, production, administrative and management roles, including technicians, welders, fabricators, machinists, CDL drivers, sales, and finance staff.
• Coordinate pre-employment screening, including offer letters, background checks, drug and alcohol testing and DOT driver qualification files.
• Lead new-hire onboarding and orientation across all J-Tech buildings and divisions.
• Serve as the primary contact for employee questions, concerns and conflicts; investigate complaints and recommend fair, consistent resolutions.
• Coach supervisors on team building, attendance, discipline, documentation and performance conversations.
• Maintain and update the employee handbook and HR policies with a focus on best practice and compliance with federal and state employment laws (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, I-9).
• Partner with operations on OSHA compliance, safety training, incident reporting and OSHA 300 logs.
• Manage workers' compensation claims and return-to-work and light-duty programs.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including open enrollment and broker/carrier relationships.
• Oversee payroll process ensuring accuracy, timekeeping and pay changes.
• Maintain and update wage tables with industry specific, competitive pay ranges. Recommend changes to wage tables based on current labor data.
• Manage the performance review cycle and coordinate required training, certifications and supervisor/employee development.
• Maintain accurate employee records and report on HR metrics such as headcount, turnover, payroll/benefit costs, and time-to-fill.
• Prepare company-wide HR communications and lead engagement, recognition and retention programs.
• Update and maintain calendar for compliance related deadlines and ensure awareness for all pertinent J-Tech employees (benefit plan renewal, ERISA/IRS, EEO)
• Job may require travel.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervises and mentors HR Generalist. Employee is responsible for the daily direction, coordination and evaluation of HR processes and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Company policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; performance appraisal; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Must maintain strict confidentiality of employee and company information.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field, or equivalent experience, required. 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including 2+ years in a management role. Experience supporting skilled-trade, shop or manufacturing workforces strongly preferred. Working knowledge of federal and Pennsylvania employment law and experience with HR information and payroll systems. A valid driver's license is required.

Language Skills:

Ability to read, analyze and interpret employment laws, regulations, benefit plan documents and company policies. Ability to write clear policies, procedures, job descriptions and company-wide communications. Ability to speak effectively and handle sensitive conversations with employees, supervisors and senior leadership.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to calculate pay, overtime, benefit costs, percentages and ratios. Ability to prepare and interpret HR metrics, budgets, compensation data and bar graphs.

Special Requirements:

PHR/SPHR and/or SHRM-CP/SCP certification preferred. Experience with DOT/FMCSA driver compliance and OSHA recordkeeping preferred.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret policies and laws and apply them consistently to a variety of employee situations, using sound judgment and discretion.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk/hear and use hands to operate a computer and other office equipment. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk, including walking through shop floors and outdoor yards. The employee must occasionally lift, push, and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work occurs primarily indoors in an office setting, with regular time indoors in a shop setting and outdoors in a yard setting. While in shop and yard areas, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in the office and moderate in shop areas.