HR Manager

Job Description

The HR Manager serves as the leader for the entire department’s needs and responsibilities. We are seeking a well-qualified person who is willing to dive into HR tasks at all levels. The ultimate goal is compliance and risk control.

• Partner with the executive team to define department objectives and goals. Access progress periodically and make adjustments as business needs.
• Evaluate organizational practices for compliance with laws, rules, and policies; change and implement any existing practice to comply with regulatory requirements. Areas include the entire HR life cycle not limited to onboarding documentation, mid-employment evaluations, and termination.
• Develop, implement, and manage an internal HR auditing program.
• Provide guidance and educate operations on performance management and corrective actions. Ensures that performance evaluations occur periodically.
• Develop an operations management training program that incorporates necessary HR components for continued development.
• Perform organizational health checks during all opportunities not limited to 30-day reviews, exit interviews, and random employee surveys. Review results and develop plans for continuous improvement.
• Develop and nurture relationships across the organization that influence and support the culture.
• Manage employee grievances. Communicate and respond to complaints by active and former employees, agencies, and attorneys.
• Serve as the company representative in mandated hearings, if necessary.
• Manage and keep all files organized both physically and electronically.
• Maintain department data; weekly reporting on the department’s performance.
• Promote a work environment that embraces diversity and inclusion in its workforce and where differences are valued.
• Serve as administrator of the company’s HRIS.
• Collaborate with external HR consultant on risk management (Workers’ Compensation claims management & Light-Duty program management).
• Manage company health benefits.
• Support the recruiting team during peak hiring season.
• Serve as backup for payroll processing, when required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in an HR-related role.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an HR management role.
• Professional HR Certification (SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP) required.
• Extensive knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws, not limited to LOA, WA PFLA, payroll, and upcoming changes.
• Knowledge of multi-state laws; WA, CA, OR, UT, and NV preferred.
• Experience working in a blue-collar industry – trucking or warehousing, preferred.
• Must have advanced proficiency with Microsoft Suite, specifically Excel; SharePoint is a plus.
• Extensive experience in administering an HRIS.
• A proven track record in developing and implementing best practices through structured policies, processes, and procedures.
• Skilled in providing legally defensible advice and opinions to applicants, existing employees, supervisors, and managers.
• Demonstrates behaviors that reflect sound judgment, fairness, respect, and inclusiveness.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills; ability to work productively at all levels under challenging conditions.
• Self-starter; must be able to work independently.
• Must have a sense of humor

Additional Information

Local applicant only, please. No relocation assistance is available.

SPT, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.