Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:  Manages human resources (HR) for assigned location(s).  Implements and acts to ensure compliance with company and Region HR policies.  Carries out hiring, recruitment and benefits processes.   Performs initial investigations on HR matters.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

Primary job function is the management of general human resources matters. This job description applies only to salaried positions performing essential functions of the nature described, with the authority to make independent choices, free from immediate supervision, in significant matters that affect the business, or to carry out tasks that are directly and closely related to such work, no less than 50% of the time.  If a position performs such work less than 50% of the time, it should be classified as: Human Resources Specialist.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• The functions listed describe the business purpose of this job.  Specific duties or tasks may vary and be documented separately.  The employee might not be required to perform all functions listed. Additional duties may be assigned, and functions may be modified, according to business necessity.
• All assigned duties or tasks are deemed to be part of the essential functions, unless such duties or tasks are unrelated to the functions listed, in which case they are deemed to be other (non-essential) functions.
• Employees are held accountable for successful job performance.  Job performance standards may be documented separately, and may include functions, objectives, duties or tasks not specifically listed herein.
• In performing functions, duties or tasks, employees are required to know and follow safe work practices, and to be aware of company policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations.  Employees are required to notify superiors upon becoming aware of unsafe working conditions.
• All functions, duties or tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical and professional manner, and to be performed in conformance with applicable company policies and procedures.  In the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of company policies and procedures, employees are required to request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorized company representatives.

1. Recruits candidates for positions in assigned locations; selects staff and provides orientation for new staff members; utilizes broad range of recruitment sources to meet staffing and EEO/Affirmative Action requirements.
2. Advises management in regard to employee retention efforts.
3. Acts to ensure compliance with FLSA and other applicable statutes and regulations related to HR. 
4. Monitors applicant logs and ensures appropriate selection criteria are established for each open position.
5. Keeps management and staff advised of new regulations and company policies related to human resources; monitors and reports on progress toward Affirmative Action goals and related issues.
6. Administers employee benefit plans on the local level based on eligibility as defined by company programs and client contracts.
7. Participates in payroll administration.
8. May participate in unemployment, wage/hour and EEOC hearings; may assist in preparation of data for OFCCP audits and Affirmative Action Plans.
9. Advises employees and management on the interpretation of human resources policies, programs, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations; assists management in performance management and regarding general human resources issues.
10. Analyzes and provides advice to supervisors and managers on methods and approaches to resolve employee work problems; as directed, conducts employee counseling and disciplinary procedures.
11. Performs tasks and duties of a similar nature and scope as required for assigned office.