Director of Human Resources

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Lakeside Manufacturing, Inc is looking for their next culture leader! Come to a company where people ARE the priority and as the HR Director, YOU are the culture ambassador!

Responsibilities :

• Assisting in translating the Sandstone culture
• Monitoring compliance of the culture
• Team member relations and communications
• Maintaining, growing and refining the new talent pipeline
• Assure review and development of current team members
• Support engagement expansion of the team
• Assure follow through on strategic initiatives and communication
• Other duties as periodically assigned

Culture :

• Based on understanding priorities and vision of Sandstone, represent the face of the Sandstone employment brand and culture through a consistent look, feel, and positioning of corporate communications.
• Administer and report on yearly engagement surveys and ensure topics identified by leadership are being followed through and communicated to the organization.
• Administer and report on yearly strategic goal communications of leadership, follow through of actions and communications to the organization.
• Culture Index internal expert - supporting staffing with each manager.
• Work with each manager to align job roles clearly with the right talent to fill those roles.
• Support managers with documentation of interactions with their team.
• Edit communication material for the organization on corporate initiatives and HR topics.
• Make administrative, procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues.
• Serve as a trusted communications best practices resource for the organization.
• Support and foster a diversified, safe and trusting work environment.

Team Member Relations :

• Be a sounding board for all team members, monitor trends and "hot spots" within the organization.
• Identify and alert management to issues among the team.
• Promote and facilitate a professional atmosphere.
• Reinforce high performance and behaviors consistent with the culture.
• Monitor and observe meetings to ensure communications and culture are upheld.
• Facilitate resolution of team member relation concerns including conflict resolution, harassment investigations, general complaints, and attendance issues.
• Lead with the VP of Operations on Union Negotiations.
• Assist managers in the proper termination process to ensure data provided is correct, consistent, and in line with company policies.
• Lead the new hire process including pre-employment documentation, training, and orientation.
• Assure compliance with all state and federal laws in all interactions with each team member.
• Support the termination process and be present when the manager delivers the message.

Talent Pipeline :

• Foster authentic and honest conversations with candidates about their role.
• Create job advertisements that appeal to the role and the Culture Index.
• Oversee and report on the recruiting process.
• Create a professional and positive interview experience and ensure interview processes are followed.
• Build productive business and community programs to assist with Sandstone employment brand awareness, recruiting, and engagement of the team.
• Establish a communication feedback loop with candidates that are "future fits" and build a strong pipeline of candidates for critical roles.
• Along with Senior Leadership, create long-term staffing and talent needs.

Team Member Development and Feedback :

• Participate in periodic review of staffing and staffing plans with managers.
• Assist managers with the development of skills needed for their team.
• Maintain Individual Development Plans and provide support for skill needs.
• Administer the database and report on reviews.

Benefits :

• Lead insurance renewal process and benefit administration.
• Oversee leave of absence, unemployment, and layoff processes.
• Coordinate wellness activities, collect data, and report on effectiveness of programs.
• Maintain employment records.
• Maintain all information in a systematic and logical method (paper and electronic filing).
• Maintain data for bonus programs.
• Serve as a member of the Salary Administration Committee and coordinate data needed for decisions.

Additional Duties / Skills :

• Strong writing and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate and effectively work with a diverse population.
• Handle varied and moderately complex issues with little to no direct supervision.
• Use independent judgment and discretion within defined project goals to determine appropriate action.
• Active participant on the Safety Committee.
• Develop and recommend policies for approval by senior leaders.
• Monitor trends and changes in employment law and provide summary information to leadership.
• Monitor activities of the organization and assure compliance with all applicable state and federal laws.
• Participate in external surveys necessary to inform and benchmark the organization for competitiveness.

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