Job Title: Manager, Human Resources

Reports To: VP, Human Resources

Position Location: Charleston, SC

FLSA Status (Exempt/Non-Exempt): Exempt

Position Summary:

Ensures that Human Resources functions as a strategic partner, functional expert, and employee and management advocate for our Test and Measure business and other key stakeholders. The primary duty of this position is to perform work that is directly related to the management of the business. In performing this primary duty, the Human Resources Manager position exercises discretion and independent judgment with respect to translating individual business strategies into HR strategies, reinforcing the organizational culture, handling employee relations issues, and implementing policies, guidelines, and plans for an effective Human Resources function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Building People and Management Capabilities

• Counsels managers and employees on employee relations issues, recommends solutions that are objective, balancing the needs of employees and managers, meeting organizational policies, and any related laws.

• Coaches functional leadership in assigned stakeholders on issues including application of HR policies and processes, restructuring, and complex employee issues in order to strengthen overall organizational capability. Will coach employees on people management, career development, personal leadership, etc.

• Builds organizational capability through leadership development activities (i.e., leadership and team effectiveness, goal development and alignment, manager capability, etc.) This role will drive the learning and development strategy for the US sites.

• Creates and supports a collaborative culture by partnering with managers representing different client groups, as well as collaboration with employees. Reinforce Diversity and Inclusion principles, concepts, resources, etc.

• Participates in the on-boarding process of newly hired managers and in the new hire employee orientation. Works closely with managers to ensure a positive and welcoming experience.

• Talent Strategies

• Acts as a catalyst for change; guides and directs organizational design, development and change management solutions.

• Partners with Talent Acquisition to attract, hire, train, develop and retain talent to meet business needs for stakeholder groups.

• Conducts Talent Reviews with business leaders to identify to identify and develop bench strength and gaps to meet business goals and objectives.

• Facilitates organizational diagnosis and metrics to drive organizational effectiveness through talent and organizational capabilities and culture. Leads and develops change and communications plans.

• Reinforces organizational culture, employee development, and ethics in everything we do.

• Human Resources Leadership

• Identifies opportunities to streamline HR processes and implements required changes.

• Leads the HR team in documenting critical processes and procedures to ensure clear communication within and outside of HR department.

• Ensures alignment of HR processes with strategic and operating goals.

• Implements Cole-Parmer’s policies, guidelines, and programs related to the effective management of Human Resources.

• Coaches HR talent on complex leadership and HR issues including development, engagement, and talent performance and issues.

• Provides leadership to the Employee Engagement Teams.

• Will support M&A and integration activity as needed.

• Compliance

• Keeps abreast of industry, market and functional trends, and leverages these insights to develop appropriate business unit HR strategies and solutions.

• Ensures all HR practices are in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, meet policies and procedures, and any other legal requirements.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited higher learning program required. Majors in either Human Resources or a business-related field required.

Experience:

• 5 or more years of progressive Human Resources experience with an emphasis on employee relations and learning and development. Experience in labor relations preferred. Comprehensive HR experience, including a complete understanding of and hands on exposure to the full mix of HR functions.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Strong experience supporting both exempt and non-exempt employee populations in a corporate and manufacturing is a plus.

• Experience as a strategic business partner with credibility as a trusted advisor and confidant to senior management on business issues and business strategy with the ability to link human resources as a driver and influencer of business performance.

• Must possess strong interpersonal skills to relate to all levels of the organization and to counsel employees and managers; relate well to all levels of the organization.

• Highly organized to be able to multi-task, accomplish goals and meet deadlines; strong project management experience.

• Must possess proficient computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; previous knowledge of ADP preferred.

• Extensive knowledge of applicable state and federal employment, labor laws, and governmental compliance requirements.

• Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, efficiently works under pressures, within deadlines or other time essential constraints.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to clearly and concisely communicate to all levels of the organization.

• Strong work ethic and an ability to excel within a rapidly changing and growing organization. Self-motivated; bias for action.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

  This position has not been approved for Relocation Assistance.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not an exhaustive list of all of the duties and responsibilities associated with it.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.