HR Manager - Athens

HR Manager Athens

Principal Work Location : Athens, AL (on site) Department : Human Resources Reports to (Title) : Director - Global Corporate Human Resources Number / Type of Employees Supervised : HR Specialists and HR support staff

Principal Purpose of Position :

• Responsible for leading the Human Resource (HR) strategy and managing the day-to-day Human Resources department supporting both Production & Maintenance and Operations Salaried workforce. This encompasses all aspects of HR including employee relations strategies, organization development, staffing, training, communications, and benefits administration.
• Oversee business unit(s) employee relations programs, policies, and procedures. Maintain good communication and a positive relationship with employees to promote employee engagement, satisfaction and retention.
• Coach and counsel managers, human resources professionals and employees related to workplace issues, including performance, conflict resolution, investigations, discipline, termination guidelines, and related topics.
• Manage investigations, employee complaints, exit interviews, problem resolution, and Open-Door procedures. Oversee the local Corrective Performance system, attendance, and administration. Monitor workforce engagement, morale and employee satisfaction.
• Conduct hiring for hourly and salaried operations talent.
• Serve as an adviser and business partner for the site leader.
• Collaborate with HR Managers on all communications impacting location workforce. Serve on the local leadership team. Will play an active and critical role in the strategic direction, management and tactical "roll-out" of all aspects of HR.
• Implement leading edge HR plans, programs, and policies to create the value proposition for attracting and retaining the best talent in the industry.
• Specifically accountable for the following : Assist and manage the implementation of various continuous improvement efforts, including the Operating Model, execution of a change management strategy, engagement of employees at all levels of the organization, and execution of critical milestones.
• Develop solid relationships across the enterprise and serve as a business partner to line leaders throughout the system. Lead the development of a strong employee relations atmosphere, including the involvement of all constituent groups to enable smooth implementation of corporate initiatives and other critical business changes.
• Conduct a full assessment of the Human Resources function within the first three months and build a strategy to provide the best HR department for the location. Provide interpretation of relevant policies and procedures, guide management on handling sensitive performance management and other employee relations matters, conduct investigations and provide recommendations based on findings.
• Manage site(s) based employee relations activities. Identify and implement various positive workplace initiatives which guide and increase employee engagement.
• Understand operational excellence and use those tools to drive process improvements in HR.
• Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.

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Carpenter Technology Core Values

We want all our employees to demonstrate understanding of and apply our Core Values in everything they do. These values are embedded in all roles, and applicants must demonstrate their ability to adhere to and live up to them as part of our application process.

Carpenter Technology Company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 401k with company contributions as well as many other options to employees.

Carpenter Technology Corporation's policy is to fully and effectively maintain a program of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees, to employ affirmative action for all protected classes, and to recruit and develop the best qualified persons available regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company also will recruit, develop and provide opportunities for qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans.