HR-EHS Manager

MAU is hiring an HR and Safety Manager for our client in Ellabell, GA. As an HR and Safety Manager, youll direct daily operations and strategic initiatives for Human Resources and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), including employee relations, talent acquisition, administration, and compliance. This is a direct-hire opportunity.

Benefits Package

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Supplemental insurance options

• 401(k) plan

• Paid time off (PTO)

Shift Information

• Extended hours may be required based on business needs.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Industrial Relations, or a related field

• 5+ years of progressive HR leadership experience

• Proven experience as an HR Manager or senior HR professional

• Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered

Preferred Education and Experience

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or similar HR certification

• HR leadership experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment

• Experience in manufacturing or automotive manufacturing environments

• Experience with payroll and benefits administration systems

• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) experience

General Requirements

• Strong people leadership and results-driven management skills

• Strategic planning and leadership capabilities

• Experience using HR and workplace safety metrics

• Strong understanding of employment laws, regulations, and HR best practices

• Knowledge of EHS programs and compliance requirements

• Knowledge of HR systems, databases, and reporting tools

• Experience with HRIS systems and workforce management platforms

• Working knowledge of HR reporting and analytics tools

• Strong database management and recordkeeping capabilities

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

• Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, as needed

• Core competencies: confidentiality and professional ethics, leadership and employee engagement, communication and relationship building, strategic thinking and initiative, organizational effectiveness, problem solving and analytical thinking, adaptability and change management, customer service orientation, accountability and integrity, teamwork and collaboration, workplace safety awareness, and mutual respect and inclusion

Essential Functions

• Direct daily HR department operations, including employee relations, talent acquisition, general administration, Information Technology coordination, and EHS

• Develop and implement HR and EHS strategies aligned with organizational objectives

• Serve as a key business partner to leadership to support the organizations overall effectiveness and growth

• Partner with leadership to address employee relations matters, workplace concerns, and organizational challenges

• Manage all recruitment, selection, onboarding, and workforce planning activities

• Ensure an efficient, effective recruiting and onboarding process that provides a positive candidate experience

• Manage workforce headcount planning and reporting

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee employee development and training initiatives

• Assess organizational training needs and implement development programs

• Lead organizational development and employee engagement initiatives

• Support current and future business needs through effective talent management and employee engagement practices

• Oversee performance management programs that drive employee accountability and business results

• Administer and oversee compensation programs, including annual wage and salary reviews

• Administer employee benefits programs

• Develop, maintain, and recommend HR and EHS policies, procedures, and best practices

• Monitor and improve HR and EHS systems, processes, and programs across the organization

• Identify opportunities to improve organizational processes, structure, efficiency, and employee morale

• Develop HR metrics and reports to support leadership decision-making

• Support leadership with reporting, strategic initiatives, and special projects as assigned

• Plan and manage departmental budgets

• Delegate responsibilities effectively and hold team members accountable for performance expectations

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and workplace safety regulations

• Consult with legal counsel on employment-related matters when needed

• Partner with department leaders on personnel and workplace safety matters

• Manage contracts, agreements, and related administrative processes as authorized by organizational leadership

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in both office and manufacturing/warehouse environments

• Required personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn in designated operational areas

Physical Demands

• Regularly communicate verbally and hear effectively

• Frequently sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, and squat

• Use hands for computer work, handling documents, and operating office equipment

• May reach overhead or hold objects at shoulder height

• May occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds

• Close vision and the ability to focus on detailed work