Growing and reputable consumer goods company in the San Fernando Valley area is looking for a sharp Human Resources Manager. The HR Manager position is responsible for administering and coordinating programs with a primary emphasis on employment and employee relations involving employees at various levels. This position also communicates and interprets company human resources policies and procedures for managers and employees, conducts safety meetings with the safety committee.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Advises management of state and federal regulations and effective human resource practices with regard to employee issues

   

• Assists in development and administers various human resources plans and procedures for all company personnel

   

• Provides input to managers in regard to potential enhancements to current personnel practices; assists in evaluation of reports, decisions, and results of department in relation to established goals; recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed

   

• Counsels and guides managers on appropriate performance management measures; assists managers in writing corrective action memos and other documentation; attends or conducts corrective action sessions as warranted; performs necessary follow-up

   

• Counsels employees regarding human resources policies, procedures, and practices

   

• Identifies employee needs with regard to performance problems, training options, and career development and makes recommendations accordingly

   

• Provides human resources-related training and may act as trainer for training development as needed and appropriate, addressing areas such as performance counseling and employee relations issues

   

• Monitors performance evaluation process

   

• Maintains compliance with state and federal regulations concerning employment

   

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be trustworthy, have good ethics and self-discipline

   

• Must have strong planning and organizing skills, with attention to detail and accuracy; effective oral and written communication skills; and excellent interpersonal skills

   

• Must have intermediate PC skills to format reports, presentations, spreadsheets, graphics, general word processing, etc.

   

• Must demonstrate the ability to work fairly independently and plan and manage projects.

   

• Must be able to maintain time management & have good ethics

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of 8 years of general human resources experience

   

• A Bachelor's degree in business administration or human resources or equivalent experience preferred.

   

• ADP HRIS preferred

   

• Bilingual Spanish a plus