Human Resources Lead

3064 Salem Industrial Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27127, USA

Req #80
The HR Lead will play a significant role in helping Cook & Boardman to be successful by serving as a consultant to management on HR related issues while acting as an employee champion and change agent. The HR Lead will be hands on in the various critical HR functions including recruitment, employee relations, training and development, organizational development, compliance and compensation and benefits. The HR Lead communicates proactively with the Corporate HR department and the management team and works collaboratively to develop and execute short and long term strategic initiatives to drive high performance and continuous improvement.
Essential Functions
• Coordinates, oversees and implements projects and initiatives as directed
• Contributes in the HR-related due diligence of merger and acquisition work, and manages any related onboarding and immediate training activity on-site
• Assists HR Manager with the ongoing maintenance and facilitation of companywide succession planning program
• Provide day-to-day performance management guidance (coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions) to members of management companywide
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues
• Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations (travel to branch locations when necessary)
• Proactively manage legal risk
• Assist to ensure manager and employee compliance with company guidelines and governmental regulations
• Proactively respond to employee inquiries regarding, but not limited to, benefits, employee relations, and company guidelines
• Assist Payroll Team with wage and hour audits and helps maintain compensation programs and pay grades as needed
• Assists with the development and maintenance of Training and Development programs companywide
• Assists Benefits Team with all health and wellness initiatives companywide
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention
• Assists with the maintenance of companywide employee reward and recognition program
• Assisting with additional HR duties, projects and initiatives as needed
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree Required (HR, Psychology or Organizational Development)
• Minimum 2 years in an HR Generalist or HR Business Partner role
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• A working knowledge of multiple HR disciplines including benefits, compensation, recruiting, and employee development/training
• Must have significant employee relations management experience
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Strong conflict management and interpersonal skills including the ability to influence without authority, when necessary
• Self-directed and motivated; requiring minimal supervision
• Ability to travel approximately 30% of the time
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hand to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
Work Environment
This job operates primarily in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. May occasionally require travel to branch locations.
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EOE Minorities/Females/Disability/Veterans; VEVRAA Federal Contractor
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
3064 Salem Industrial Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27127, USA

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