ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Employee Relations:

• A primary point of contact for employee relations issues providing expert advice and resolution.
• Provides HR consultation to HR Managers and Administrators at assigned facilities
• Foster a positive work environment that aligns with Living Legends' values and culture
• Stay informed on trends, legislative and regulatory issues affecting HR programs and ensure necessary adjustments are communicated and implemented.
• Provide training, troubleshooting, and support for relevant HR business processes
• Develop and maintain HR standard operating procedures
• Collaborate with facility HR teams to ensure accurate and effective HR analytics and reporting.
• Develop and manage HR project plans, ensuring timely and within-scope delivery.
• Trains new HR Managers on HR policies and procedures and HRIS system
• Work in a collaborative environment to uphold company policies, best practices and work closely with Facility administration in an effort where HR can assist in strengthening and supporting internal teams.
• Develop initiatives, policies and programs to complement existing practices and create consistency across the organization

Compliance & Risk Management:

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, as well as Living Legends standards for HR.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, conducting effective, thorough, and objective investigations.
• Responsible for ensuring assigned facilities are adhering to established HR and payroll policies and procedures specifically, hiring, discharge, payroll, EEO, OSHA reporting.
• Ensures facilities labor contracts are adhered to in regard to pay, benefits and leave of absence practices
• Conducts facility CHRC, HR file and OSHA audits
• Responsible for annual OSHA, EEO and ACA reporting for all facilities

Compensation & Benefits:

• Assists with administering and manage compensation programs, including salary reviews, bonus programs, and benefits administration.

Performance Management:

• Assist with the performance management ensuring timely and effective feedback, evaluations, and performance improvement plans.
• Support leadership development through coaching and mentorship.
• Any other duties as requested by their supervisor

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop others.
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft suite; HRIS systems, Payroll systems)
• Excel and skills in database management recordkeeping.
• Experience in administration of benefits and compensation programs.
• Evidence of the practice of high level of confidentiality.
• Proficiency in analytics, database management, word processing, and Excel.
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing demands and deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to consider alternative courses of action and select the best one; tackle problems or issues directly and make decisions in a timely manner; exercise sound business judgment.
• Consistently perform all job duties with a high degree of accuracy while meeting necessary deadlines.
• Ability to establish regular check points to prevent problems; take constructive timely action to remedy problems and consistently meet quality standard and deadlines.
• Ability to channel the differing needs and viewpoints of others into constructive problem solving.
• Ability to adjust constructively and flexibly to meet the requirements of different work situations; maintain patience, confidence and composure under pressure or adverse circumstances without compromising the timely completion of job duties.
• Ability to present a positive professional image.
• Ability to maintain strict confidence regarding all information and issues addressed under this position.
• Valid NYS Driver's license in good standing, reliable vehicle and valid NYS registration.
• Must be able to mentor and provide guidance/leadership to direct reports
• Exceptional reporting and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and recommend solutions.
• Strategic thinking, consulting, and process-oriented abilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Minimum Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management or Business Administration

EXPERIENCE:

MINIMUM: 7 years of Human Resource Manager experience including experience in unionized setting

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

• Valid NYS Driver's License
• Reliable Motor Vehicle
• Travel required

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)