Director of Corporate Human Resources

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary :

The Director of Corporate Human Resources (DCHR) is directly responsible for the overall administration of Human Resources functions of the Company including, but not limited to, human capital management, implementation and management of all benefit plans, the wage administration and performance evaluation programs, immigration, worker’s compensation, employee relations, recruitment and staffing, government compliance and reporting, manager coaching and training and personnel recordkeeping.

Description of Job Duties and Responsibilities :

• As a member of the Executive Management Team, provides leadership in developing, coordinating and executing human resources strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the organization
• Develops HR strategies to support the achievement of the company’s strategic primary business goals and articulates Human Resource needs and plans to the Executive Management Team
• Functions as a strategic business advisor to the executive / senior management of each business unit regarding key organizational and human resources issues
• Coaches and advises supervisors and managers in carrying out their responsibilities on personnel matters such as staffing and job development, handling employee concerns and complaints, performance issues and policy compliance
• Responsible for Company compliance with Federal and State legislation pertaining to all personnel matters. Ensures compliance with government postings, reports, filings, and surveys including FMLA, EEO, OFCCP, Affirmative Action Plan, COBRA, and Workers Compensation. Maintains knowledge of current and impending employment legislation that may affect the Company and initiates efforts to comply. Communicates changes in employment and labor related legislation to management and staff and provides applicable training and education
• Monitors and acts as liaison for all legal cases in the area of employment and immigration law in cooperation with Corporate Legal Counsel, the President and CEO, and other designated legal advisors. May represent the Company, with counsel, in mediation and court ordered appearances
• Ensures compliance with all immigration laws and ensure foreign nationals obtain and maintain the appropriate work visas. Performs sponsorship and administrative duties for those employees applying for appropriate work visas and permanent U.S. residency
• Develops, recommends, and implements personnel policies and procedures; develops and maintains the Company Employee Policy Manual. Communicates changes in Company personnel policies and procedures and ensures proper compliance is followed
• Responsible for the plan design, implementation, enrollment and overseeing the day-to-day administration of the Company’s medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and ancillary insurance programs. Develops new or modified plans and employee benefit policies, and supervises administration of existing plans while maintaining cost controlling procedures. Stays current on PPACA laws and how they affect the Company’s current and future benefit plans and employee wellness initiatives
• Act as the designated UGA 401k Plan Administrator and along with the President and CEO is a designated fiduciary of the plan. As a fiduciary, the DCHR exercises discretionary authority and responsibility regarding plan administration, ensures the Plan is in, and maintains compliance with ERISA guidelines. The DCHR is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Plan to include maintaining accurate records, employee communications, legal compliance, year-end compliance testing and IRS Form 5500 filings and coordination and preparation of and participating in the annual Plan audit
• Plans, develops, and implements new and revised compensation programs, policies, procedures. Conducts regular job evaluations, wage analysis studies, participates in wage surveys and provides advice to managers to ensure Company compliance with its compensation practices
• Responsible for the development, implementation, and administration of the Company’s Performance Evaluation Program. Provides training to managers on performance initiatives and processes. Monitors program effectiveness, reviews employee evaluations, and monitors wage adjustments
• Provides strategic support for Company workforce development and succession planning program initiatives
• Establishes and oversees recruitment and placement practices and procedures, including job postings, advertisement, interviewing, testing, reference checks, pre-selection, and onboarding of new employees. Ensures compliance with OFCCP and EEO regulations; plans, develops and executes the Company’s annual Affirmative Action Plan
• Responsible for developing and overseeing the Company’s college relations and internship program initiatives
• Responsible for overseeing the maintenance of ADP HRB Human Resources Information System. Researches additional module functionality and implements features to enhance the efficiency of HR related tasks for managers and employees
• Responsible for overseeing the administration of the Company’s Worker’s Compensation Program including the filing claims, payroll-reporting, compliance postings and documentations, settlements, appeals, etc.
• Ensures strict confidentiality of all employment and high level executive management information
• Responsible for overseeing the HR section on the Company’s intranet site
• Responsible for managing the staff of the Human Resources Department
• Maintains a positive, personable and respectful attitude

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience in Related Field, Skills, etc.) :

Other (Supervisory Responsibilities, Physical Demands, Travel) :

Core Competencies :

United Grinding North America, Inc. is a committed Equal Opportunity Employer EEO-M / F / Disabled / Vets