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Director of Human Resources
West Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States -
Description

Lakeside Manufacturing, Inc is looking for their next culture leader! Come to a company where people ARE the priority and as the HR Director, YOU are the culture ambassador!

Engage

Influence policy

Love people


Under the direction of the COO, the Director of HR is responsible for:

  • Assisting in translating the Sandstone culture
  • Monitoring compliance of the culture
  • Team member relations and communications
  • Maintaining, growing and refining the new talent pipeline
  • Assure review and development of current of team members
  • Support of engagement expansion of the team
  • Assure follow through on strategic initiatives and communication
  • Other duties as periodically assigned

Culture

Based on understanding priorities and vision of Sandstone, represent the face of the Sandstone employment brand and culture through a consistent look, feel, and positioning of corporate communications

Administer and report on yearly engagement surveys and ensure topics identified by leadership are being followed through and communicated to the organization multiple communication tactics

Administer and report on yearly strategic goal communications of leadership, follow through of actions and communications to the organization multiple communication tactics

Culture Index internal expert - supporting staffing with each manager

Work with each manager to align job roles clearly with the right talent to fill those roles

Support managers with documentation of interactions with their team

Edits communication material for the organization on corporate initiatives and HR topics

Make administrative, procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues

Serve as a trusted communications best practices resource for the organization

Support and foster a diversified, safe and trusting work environment

Team Member Relations

Be a sounding board for all team members, monitor trends and "hot spots" within the organization

Identify and alert management to issues among the team

Promote and facilitate a professional atmosphere

Reinforce high performance and behaviors consistent with the culture

Monitor and observe meetings to ensure communications and culture are held true by all

Facilitate resolution of team member relation concerns that include conflict resolution, harassment investigations, general complaints, team member disputes, attendance issues and general questions

Lead with the VP of Operations on Union Negotiations

Assists managers in proper termination process to ensure data provided is correct, consistent and in line with company policies and all state and federal laws

Lead the new hire process with includes pre-employment documentation, training and orientation

Assure compliance of all state and federal laws in all interactions with each team member

Support the termination process and be present when manager delivers message

Talent Pipeline

Foster an authentic and honest conversation with candidates about their role

Create job advertisements that appeal to the role and the Culture Index

Oversee and report on the recruiting process

Create a professional and positive interview experience and ensure interview processes are followed

Build productive business and community programs to assist with Sandstone employment brand awareness, recruiting and engagement of the team

Communication feedback loop with candidates that are "future fits" and build a strong pipeline of candidates for critical roles

Along with Senior Leadership, create long-term staffing and talent needs

Team Member Development and Feedback

Participate in periodic review of staffing and staffing plans with managers

Assist managers with the development of skills needed for their team

Maintain Individual Development Plans and provide support for skill needs

Administer database and report on reviews

Benefits

Lead insurance renewal process and benefit administration

Oversee leave of absence, unemployment and layoff processes

Coordinate wellness activities, collect data and report on effectiveness of programs

Maintain employment records

Maintain all information in a systematic and logical method paper and electronic filing

Maintain data for bonus programs

Serve as member of the Salary Administration Committee and coordinate data needed for decisions and assure timely execution of all decisions made


Additional Duties/Skills

Strong writing and organizational skills

Ability to communicate and effectively work with a diverse population

Handle varied and moderately complex issues with little to no direct supervision

Use of independent judgment and discretion within defined project goals to determine appropriate action

Active participant on the Safety Committee

Develop and recommend policies for approval by senior leaders

Monitor trends and changes in employment law and provide summary information to leadership

Monitor activities of the organization and assure that we are complying with all applicable state and federal laws

Participates in external surveys necessary to inform and benchmark the organization for competitiveness