Human Resources Manager
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Job Title: Human Resources Manager
FSLA Status: Full-time, exempt
Date Last Reviewed: August 26, 2024
Position Summary
The Human Resources Manager works with the senior management team as a strategic partner providing leadership to develop, guide, implement, and evaluate LHS’ human resource (HR) functions. This position is responsible for policies and practices; employee relations; compliance; organizational development; performance management and compensation; benefits; payroll administration; recruitment, hiring and retention; training and development; planning and budgeting; the achievement of annual goals; and the fulfillment of the organization’s mission. This position reports to the Chief Executive Officer.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic/Budgeting
· Strategically develop, implement, and monitor operating fiscal plans and budgets with respect to salary, benefits, and other HR expenses.
· As a member of the senior management team, participate in organization-wide strategic planning and implementation.
· Stay up to date on state and federal employment legislation, including harassment and discrimination compliant investigation and wage and hour claims and/or grievances, to provide support, education and advice to LHS.
· Prepare staffing metrics that measure specific HR data and provide management/board reports as needed.
Benefits
· Complete benefits administration including new hire enrollment, changes, and termination of benefits for employees, and annual open enrollment.
· Manage contracts and relationships with benefits brokers and insurance providers.
· Act as plan administrator for all employee benefit packages.
· Stay up to date with legislative developments including the Affordable Care Act.
Administration and Recordkeeping
· Ensure all organizational HR materials and publications, including the employee handbook and job descriptions, are accurate and up to date.
· Analyze and organize current and former employee personnel files, ensuring confidentiality and proper retention of records.
· Ensure appropriate documentation and paperwork to maintain compliance with local, state, and federal laws and employment regulations.
Employee Relations
· Manage personnel issues, including hiring, coaching, discipline, and termination in accordance with LHS policies and state and federal laws.
· Educate managers/supervisors regarding current employment laws and policies.
· Assist in developing and facilitating employee appreciation and recognition activities; participates with the Employee Wellness Committee.
· Manage company-wide performance evaluations annually.
· Conduct new staff orientation and termination protocols.
Recruiting
- Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive recruitment strategy. This includes reviewing and enhancing current processes, creating cost-effective ways of generating high-quality candidates, and developing new initiatives to ensure stronger organizational capability and a higher retention of talent.
- Review resumes as they are received.
- Conduct phone and in-person interviews as necessary.
- Assist and guide managers/supervisors through the hiring process.
- Promote and nurture increased diversity, including cultural, ethnic, gender and racial representation, within the workforce.
Safety
- Work closely with the designated safety officer to address employee safety concerns.
- Manage all workers’ compensation claims; submit claims online, prepare payroll numbers to determine premiums, ensure all files are kept permanently, etc.
Accounting
- Process payroll biweekly.
- Process HR vendor invoices.
Job Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- At least 5 years of human resource generalist experience, including payroll processing.
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field. A combination of education and experience may be substituted.
- HRCI and/or SHRM certification preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
· Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal communication skills.
· Working knowledge of federal and Colorado employment law.
· Ability to utilize effective problem solving/decision making skills.
Experience with MS Word, Excel, Internet Explorer, and Outlook.
· Excellent organizational skills: ability to set and accomplish work in order of priority; professionally maintain composure and effectiveness under pressure and changing conditions.
Working Conditions:
· Office and animal shelter environment.
· Potential exposure to high noise levels and zoonotic diseases.
· Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
· Frequent use of computer and telephone.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- 403(b): 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- SHRM Certified Professional (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Longmont, CO 80501: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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