HR Manager

Rock Energy Cooperative, an MRA Member, is looking for an HR Manager who has experience in Human Resources and working in a union environment.

This position is an on-site work opportunity.

Summary The Human Resources manager is responsible for the planning, implementation, management and administration and communication of all HR programs and projects for Rock Energy Cooperative.

Functions include, but are not limited to, staffing, employee relations, compensation and benefits, labor relations, safety and employee evaluation and development.  Work is performed independently under the general supervision of the CEO.

This position is 100% on-site.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Develops, administers, interprets, and maintains personnel policies, programs, and procedures in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations; researches, develops and recommends employment policies; maintains and updates employee handbook.  Assures adherence to policies and procedures pertaining to human resources management.

Maintains employee files.

Advises supervisors, managers, and directors on employee performance issues; manages or conducts employee investigations; and conducts and summarizes exit interviews.  Coaches, advises and assists supervisors on performance and disciplinary issues.

Regular attendance in the office is an essential part of job.

Maintains updated position descriptions.

Manages the administration of the cooperative’s employee benefit programs including :

• retirement plans, flexible spending, deferred compensation, and insurance programs.
• Works with plan administrators to assure comprehensive coverage.
• Manages the renewal process, change in providers, and open enrollment.
• Responds to questions and educates employees about benefit issues, and coordinates deductions and leave administration with payroll.
• Identifies recruiting sources and strategies; creates job postings, supplemental questionnaires, and advertisements; writes interview questions, conducts interviews and testing; recommends candidates for interviewing, checks references, and prepares confirmation and rejection letters.  Conducts employee onboarding.
• Participates in negotiations, resolves grievances, assists and advises the CEO during labor relation negotiations; and advises managers on contract interpretation.
• Prepares wage and benefit data and proposals for use in negotiations.
• Oversees Workers’ Compensation program, including working with Claims Adjustors and Nurse Case Managers.
• Manages injury on duty and return to work issues.
• Participates in safety committee activities.
• Assists in developing, maintaining, and updating safety policies and / or manual; prepares required OSHA information.  Monitors and approves human resource division expenses.
• Performs all other related duties as requested or assigned.
• Working occasional extended hours may be required during emergency and other situations.
• Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below 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.

Education and / or Experience Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a closely related field; and three to five years of experience Must have experience dealing with unions Demonstrated organizational and communication skills  Proficiency in Microsoft Office :

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