Jefferson Lines- Human Resource Manager

Summary:

Jefferson Lines is looking for a Human Resource Manager that will be a key driver in supporting our Employee Experience and partnering with other leaders to grow our business.

We are a fast-paced employee-focused company that prioritizes the well-being of our team members to provide exceptional transportation services to our customers. Our employees enjoy fantastic pay, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(K) with employer match, free life insurance, and long-term disability coverage. In addition, you and your family, can enjoy free travel, employee engagement events, and company growth.

Jefferson Lines is a leader in providing safe, reliable, and convenient transportation solutions across our 14-state region. Jefferson Lines was named as the Industry's Innovative Operator of the Year in 2019, Minnesota's Best Transportation Company of 2021, and most recently was recognized for our Leadership and Environmental Sustainability efforts. Come work for one of the best companies in the industry.

HR Manager Responsibilities

Employee Experience & Management Support

Talent Management:

• Partner with internal business units on workforce planning and employee career development to achieve an effective and dynamic employee base.
• Oversee and track all required new employee onboarding requirements and orientation.
• Lead the Employee Experience Committee which focuses on employee engagement activities and initiatives for the Company.
• Labor Relations
  • Represent the company in labor contract negotiations or serve as a resource to negotiators by providing needed information.
  • Resolve employee relations issues including conflict resolution, harassment investigations, wage complaints, employee disputes, attendance issues, and general questions.
• Assist in the termination process, ensuring the correct data is gathered and that Company policies are followed.

Compensation and Benefits

• Participate in compensation surveys, develop market competitive wage scales as necessary, and manage position descriptions.
• Assist with payroll administration including ensuring that payrolls are handled effectively and timely, and payroll backup as needed.
• Assist with the renewal and ongoing management of health and benefit plans.

Training and Development

• Develop, facilitate, implement and monitor the Company performance management system to include job descriptions, goal-setting, coaching, and evaluations.
• Assist managers with performance reviews and coaching.
• Work with key managers to identify training needs.
• Lead organizational-level training and compliance programs.

Human Resource Administration

• Responsible for the effective utilization and accuracy of human resource systems and databases.
• Establish and maintain effective HR Processes and practices that comply with all policy and legal rules and regulations.
• Ensure organizational HR policies and practices are consistently applied.
• Complete various legal and financial compliance audits.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date HR files.
• Responsible for development and day-to-day management of departmental personnel.
• Maintain and report departmental Key Performance Index (KPI's).
• Research, develop and recommend employment policies.
• Maintain and update employee handbook.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

A Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of progressive experience in a Human Resources environment, preferably in a union and multi-state employee environment. PHR/SPHR certification is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Effective oral and written communications and presentation skills
• Knowledge of HR laws and ability to stay current with legislation and laws
• Experience resolving employee relations issues in a union environment.
• Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues.
• Operational knowledge of payroll policies, regulations and procedures and a working knowledge of benefit plan administration.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to gather and analyze statistical data and generate reports and plan, coordinate, and administer the HRIS system.
• Organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to build relationships and possesses a highly professional demeanor.
• Self-reliance, judgment and initiative - once trained in systems and procedures, the ideal candidate will operate successfully with minimal direction
• Ability to work within established deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience with Paycom HRIS is a plus.

Physical Demands & Environment

• Required to sit; talk or hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects or controls.
• Required to stand and walk and on occasion may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders.
• Lift up to 25 pounds.
• Required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The position is primarily an office-based position that occasionally performs work-related travel.

Jefferson Lines is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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