HR Manager - My Auto Store

EMR USA Metal Recycling


Date: 11 months ago
City: Blackwood, NJ
Contract type: Full time
HR Manager - My Auto Store

Camden, NJ, USA Req
Monday, September 11, 2023
About Us:

EMR is one of the world's leading metal recycling companies with a history spanning decades. At EMR, our employees are the heart and soul of our organization. We are committed to creating a workplace that prioritizes the well-being and safety of everyone. Our company provides a supportive and inclusive community where everyone's ideas and contributions are valued. We believe in teamwork and collaboration.

Our mission is to provide our customers with efficient and reliable metal recycling services while minimizing the environmental impact of our operations. EMR recycles ten million tons of material annually, everything from beverage cans to aircraft carriers. We work with a wide variety of metals including copper, aluminum, brass, and stainless steel and can recycle it into more than 200 different types of new sustainable raw materials.

EMR offers our team a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans with company match, wellbeing benefits, employee assistance program and more. Join us and be a part of a team that puts people first!

The HR Manager is directly responsible for the leadership of the human resource activities in the Region. The Manager will implement and oversee HR programs that align with objectives set forth by the Region's management as well as US and UK/Global HR leadership.

The Manager is expected to acquire a deep understanding of the Region's strategy, culture, employees, performance, competition, and the metal recycling industry as a whole.

The Manager is expected to effectively manage a dual role of protecting the company's interests and strengthening the employer-employee relationship. The role will require managing and monitoring labor contract administration and negotiation support while balancing duties that support that dual role that's satisfactory to both management and labor.

EMR operates in a fast-paced, highly competitive industry. The Manager must be an independent worker who can balance multiple assignments to meet the needs of the Region while maintaining a consistent focus on employee engagement. The Manager must objectively evaluate the effectiveness of services being provided by HR and be able to make adjustments that optimize value being added to the Region.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Oversee recruitment, hiring, disciplinary, and termination process

Lead new hire onboarding processes

Provide guidance to managers on appropriate handling of employee matters

Ensure employee actions conform to employee handbook and applicable laws

Investigate and evaluate union complaints or arguments to determine validity. Attendance grievance hearings as necessary.

Interface directly with employees at all levels to answer questions, educate, and resolve issues

Liaise with legal counsel and management to resolve employee legal matters

Maintain records in accordance with company, union, government requirements

Evaluate, recommend, and administer employee training that improves performance

Stay up to date on legal and industry trends impacting HR and employees

Align HR efforts with Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) programs

Oversee employee engagement efforts, including administering employee surveys

Work with peers across regions to ensure best practices and uniformity of HR

Monitor company and workforce adherence to labor agreements. Verify consistent application of the terms of collective bargaining agreements (CBA) by monitoring and confirming day-to-day implementation of policies/practices concerning wages, hours and working conditions.

Interpret and advise on personnel policies and procedures and resolving employee concerns as they relate to the CBA. Collect evidence for legal proceedings and assess risks to business operations.

Represent Company in union-related negotiations, grievances, benefits, etc.

Manage unemployment and COBRA claims

Oversee administration of employee benefits programs

Ensure compliance with New Jersey Economic Development Act

Required Skills / Abilities Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Relate well to staff at all levels and improves organizational alignment as a result

Detail-oriented across multiple tasks and projects in parallel

Ability to work independently and values hands-on working style

Strong negotiating and influencing skills

Excellent planning, organizational, decision-making, and leadership skills

Ability to complete projects on time and in scope

History of maintaining professionalism even during challenging circumstances

Analytical problem solver who acts to improve business based on information

Persistence and self-belief - demonstrates conviction and ownership for their work

A team-first approach to work

Education & Experience Bachelor's Degree

Minimum 7 years of increasingly responsible roles in human resources

Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience

Minimum 5 years as an advanced user of payroll software systems

Advanced knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint

Leadership of multiple successful HR projects

Preferred Qualifications

SHRM Certified Professional or SHRM Senior Certified Professional

Experience with ADP

Experience working in a matrixed organization

Experience working in manufacturing, distribution, or heavily industrial organization

Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal labor laws

Master's degree in human resource management or related business field.

Other Job Demands Work is generally performed in a traditional office environment at our Camden, New Jersey location. Visiting scrap metal sites in region with regularity is required. Working hours may vary and evening or weekend work may be required. You may be required to lift and carry light weights. Travel requires the ability to drive and the use of a personal vehicle.

EMR USA Metal Recycling provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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  • Job Family US Administration
  • Pay Type Salary

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