Reporting to the Vice President, this newly created position will lead the hiring, onboarding, coaching and employee development efforts. This critical role combines both strategic planning and 'hands - on' leadership and requires a person who has previous experience in a manufacturing or distribution industry. This is a full-time role that will require your daily presence at our headquarters in Canton, Ohio
Position Summary:

The successful candidate will lead in developing talent management systems, recruitment, onboarding, performance evaluations, compensation analysis, employee retention, succession planning and developing employee satisfaction initiatives. This role requires a person who is comfortable performing tactical responsibilities -- ensuring that HR tools, training and resources are available to support every employee.

Employees will experience an exciting, fast-paced, and friendly work environment; a culture of care and collaboration; opportunities to grow; and competitive wage and benefits package, medical (with incentives available to earn generous discounts on premiums), dental, vision, employer paid life insurance, employer paid short-term disability, and voluntary long-term disability. We offer a 401k plan that includes an employer match.

Manager of HR Responsibilities include:

• Understand and identify the capabilities, skill sets and interests of human resources and use this data to determine staff development needs and staffing decisions.
• Manage the recruitment process including sourcing, assessments, interviews, and offers.
• Manage and oversee the development of talent management tools and training in relation to performance, calibration, and succession planning.
• Manage and administer the HRIS - UKG, while overseeing the database of the organization's distinct roles and job descriptions.
• Establish innovative sourcing strategies to attract top candidates including job posting optimization, job board procurement, digital and non-digital employment marketing, comprehensive annual recruitment campaign planning, and talent planning.
• Provide leadership in the development and execution of recruitment strategies for all locations.
• Manage contractual relationships with placement agencies, contract recruiters, job boards, job fairs and various internet job search websites.
• Develop a comprehensive and meaningful on-boarding system.
• Maintain administration and workflow of human resources programs including, leave of absence, workers compensation (TIRR with safety), FMLA, Unemployment Insurance, etc.
• Provide direction, support, and expertise for individual development planning.
• Identify talent and develop future leaders through appropriate job assignments and personal development plans.
• Develop a mentorship program, with department managers, to assess and grow leadership capabilities of front-line employees.
• Take a leadership role in developing a culture that enables employees to perform in accordance with the Company's objectives.
• Encourage every employee to participate in the work process so that they become a partner in the implementation of plans and outcomes.
• Initiate programs that instill an environment of trust, cooperation and communication for personal growth and the achievement of the company's goals

Qualifications for this role:

• Bachelor's degree in related field; proven industry experience will be acceptable in lieu of degree.
• Five or more years' experience in a variety of areas in human resources
• Human Resources Certification highly preferred
• Excellent knowledge of employment related laws and regulations
• Proven experience in human resources management
• Thorough knowledge of human resources management principles and best practices
• Ability to exercise considerable judgment, maintain confidentiality, and act in a diplomatic manner.
• A good educator who is trustworthy and willing to share information and serve as a mentor.
• An intelligent and articulate individual who can relate to people at all levels of an organization and possesses excellent communication skills.
• Well-organized and self-directed with ability to work with minimal amount of supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and industry related software programs HRIS system, preferably UKG.
• Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays pursuant with industry demands.
• Occasional travel
• Sound judgment, positive attitude and high level of organizational skills.
• Other skills, experience and qualifications specific to manufacturing and or distribution.
• Advanced knowledge of employment laws