HR Director

Are you looking for an opportunity to start something new or build your career somewhere rewarding? Then look no further! Central McGowan is hiring a motivated Human Resources Director to join our team in Saint Cloud.

Central McGowan is a leading, family-owned supplier of gases, supplies, equipment, service and more!

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WE INVEST IN YOU!

Our benefits include :

• Competitive Wages
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Annual Profit sharing
• Work life balance flexible scheduling options
• Paid Time Off (yes, even on your Birthday!)
• Paid Holidays
• Company Paid Volunteer Opportunities
• Short term disability, term life, and ADD insurance
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Employee rewards and recognition events
• Paid Training
• Employee Referral Program
• Endless career growth and opportunities!

Position Overview

HR Administration and Execution, Compliance & Safety Management

• Manages and oversees the Talent Acquisition process for all levels of candidates : executive, exempt and non-exempt employees.
• Ensures the health and welfare benefit plans are updated and changes are communicated with employees annually.
• Works with senior management to choose insurance brokers, ensuring the best option for the company and the employees.
• 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.
• Directs safety meetings and initiatives with other management staff to track safety concerns and to ensure Central McGowan is compliant for OSHA inspections and other audits.

Tracks accidents and investigates complaints as necessary.

• Employee Relations - Resolves employee relations issues to include conflict resolution, harassment investigations, wage complaints, employee disputes, attendance issues and general questions.
• Promptly investigates internal and external harassment claims or disputes.
• Administers performance review program to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and equity within organization. Oversees the completion of annual performance appraisals by the management staff.
• Administers compensation program to ensure compliance and equity within organization.
• Ensures that company compensation program is competitive in the marketplace and consistent with company compensation philosophy.
• Conducts and participates in wage surveys within labor market to determine competitive wage rate and competitive positioning.
• Provides merger and acquisition support and personnel / policy integration into core business, as appropriate.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law;

applies this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to upper management.

Leadership, Management & Accountability (LMA)

• Drives and actively participates in company’s EOS management model, using Traction Tools to achieve goals.
• Actively participates in establishing and reaching company goals, policies, and strategies.
• Manages relationships with internal and external business partners.
• Provides leadership, direction, training, and growth opportunities for company and assigned staff.
• Evaluates employees’ job performance and conformance to regulations and recommends appropriate personnel action.
• Develops and implements departmental budget.
• Provides workflow assessments and recommendations for improvement, as necessary.
• Hires, manages and terminates staff in accordance with business plan and business partners.
• Directs and oversees aspects of assigned department functions to ensure the timely and accurate production of department requirements.
• Continuously seeks to improve departmental technology, quality, efficiency, and productivity standards.
• Facilitates professional development, training, and certification activities for HR staff and others in the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5 - 8 years of human resources management experience, required.
• HR Professional Certification (PHR / SPHR), highly preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO

Central McGowan is a Minnesota Based independent and family-owned distributor of welding and industrial equipment, gases, supplies, abrasives, safety equipment;

beverage carbonation solutions and dry ice; and FANUC-authorized integrator of robotic and automation solutions. We specialize in three areas : welding equipment and supplies, gases, and automation.

Our liquid bulk gas fleet touches almost every corner of the state with nitrogen, argon, oxygen, helium, and carbon dioxide deliveries.

We pride ourselves on being a full-service provider for bulk gas, high pressure cylinders, gas technologies, welding equipment, machines, supplies, safety equipment, abrasives, and consumables.

We're also among the few Minnesota distributors with the capability to help seamlessly integrate robotic technology and automation into businesses.

It's been through the hard work and ingenuity of dedicated employees that we've grown our services and product offerings to where they are today.

If you are looking for an opportunity for future growth / advancement and to be part of a great team, this could be the opportunity for you!

Central McGowan is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Job Type : Full-time

Schedule :

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location : In person

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