Sr. Manager, Human Resources -Distribution Center -Bessemer, Ala Job in Bessemer, Alabama US
Sr. Manager, Human Resources -Distribution Center -Bessemer, Ala
Are you ready for an exciting career move? We're a $13 billion company with more than 9,300 stores in 35 states and growing by hundreds of stores yearly. We work in an energetic team atmosphere, and believe much of the success of our phenomenal growth is our commitment to developing our employees potential. We are committed to building our company with upbeat, talented, motivated persons who will move us toward our mission of "Serving Others". In the role of a distribution center Sr. Human Resources Manager, you will lead the Human Resources function and support the distribution center operations team in the execution of key HR programs and processes to include employee relations, staffing, performance management, leadership development, cultural and organizational assessment, and legal compliance. Duties and Responsibilities Manages hourly/management employee recruiting and hiring processes. Audits departments work product, ensuring compliance of all federal, state and local employment laws and regulations. Maintains OSHA compliance; coordinates the light-duty program, Accident Review Committee, and return-to-work programs. Partners with Risk Management to enhance productivity of Company safety programs. Responsible to develop and maintain positive relations with health care providers at local and state levels. Maintains FMLA and ADA compliance, using available resources (HR Database) to ensure accurate record keeping and administration of programs. Manages departmental budget. Ensures effective expense control by reviewing status of accounts monthly, weekly and daily. Responsible to reduce costs whenever possible. Hires, supervises and conducts performance reviews for HR staff members. Facilitates a positive work environment through employee programs such as ACT committee, employee recognition programs, and the safety committees, developing creative and cost effective ways to reduce exposure to third party representation. Devotes the necessary time to effectively balance time on the DC floor (15% minimum) and office. Partners with Corporate Benefits group to communicate employee benefit programs. Advises DC Manager and Operations Manager regarding employee relations issues, promotions and demotions, progressive counseling, and staffing analysis and staff levels. Communicates and monitors the progressive counseling process for hourly and supervisory employees; assists management team with terminations by providing coaching and counseling, including role-playing. Represents Dollar General Corporation in unemployment insurance hearings and other lawsuits as requested. Responsible for Supervisory development if no Training Department exists. Coordinates the communication of all employee benefits ensuring each employee fully understands all benefits and pay. Responsible for effective use of the progressive counseling process for both hourly and supervisory positions. Partners in all terminations, ensuring proper policy and procedures are utilized to reduce adverse employment claims. Coordination with temporary agencies, effectively reducing costs of using temporaries. Responsible for high DC employee retention. Develops programs, processes and procedures to identify causes for turnover and effective means to increase retention and employee morale. Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by Director, Distribution Human Resources. Responsible for all employee development planning and activities for direct/indirect HR reports. Responsible to develop and maintain a strategic partnership with DC and Operations managers within all areas of DC operations. Knowledge of all state and federal employment laws. Understanding of OSHA requirements and regulations and preventative measures for minimizing accidents. Basic understanding of state unemployment processes and guidelines. Knowledge of profit and loss analysis to determine staffing levels. Sound interview and evaluation skills. Ability to act as an advisor/consultant with management team through outstanding communication skills. Experience in Microsoft office products and payroll/personnel systems such as Lawson and KRONOS. Basic understanding of accounting and budgeting, including the ability to conduct budget forecasting and accrual accounting practices. Effective conflict resolution skills. Ability to develop and manage employee development processes. Experience working in a non-union distribution center or manufacturing facility Work Experience and/or Education Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or Industrial Employee Relations with a focus on employment law, or applicable training in these areas with another degree; equivalent work experience may be substituted for degree. Three to five years experience in benefits, employee relations, or as a human resources generalist. Experience as an HR lead. Professional certification beneficial. Compensation will consist of a competitive salary based on your experience, with bonus potential. Our Benefits Package Health, dental, vision and life insurance Long-term disability Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance Company matched 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid vacation Corporate casual dress Relocation Assistance Dollar General is an Equal Opportunity Employer.