Human Resources Manager - Kansas City

Work Location : Kansas City, MO (Mfg Plant)   

Functional Area : Human Resources 

Number of Openings : 1 

Current Openings : 1.00 

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Blount International, Inc. has an exceptional opportunity.

We are committed to excellence in our people, products, performance, and profits. We believe our team members are the foundation of our Company's success, and we are committed to continuous improvement and learning, exceptional quality, connecting with our customer, and good relationships with our team members.

BUSINESS CONTRIBUTION:

The site Human Resources Manager, acting as a business partner, serves as an internal consultant to Leaders, advising them on employee relations, legislative changes, current trends in human resources management, and will participate as an integral member of the local manufacturing and distribution center leadership teams. This position provides HR support and leadership supporting Team Members and staff at the KC Blades Manufacturing site and the North American Distribution Center (NADC).  Provides leadership as a member of the KC HR team by mentoring and coaching leaders, leading projects across the business to improve HR operations and deliver sustainable results. The site HR Manager must be able to work collaboratively, proactively and takes a hands-on approach with both Leaders and Team Members. He/she will deliver scalable, customer-focused H.R. programs and services to the business; implementing them in a way that ensures that the program goals are accomplished while meeting the business needs. The successful candidate will have the demonstrated ability to lead and manage in a dynamic, changing environment and support a fast-paced, continuous improvement culture.  Reports to the Director of Human Resources.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Ensures that the employment, safety, HR and EEO policies and practices comply with the applicable provisions of federal and state laws
• Partners with local and corporate Management on all human resource activities including the development of H.R. programs to support ongoing safety, growth, employee relations and organizational development.

• Strong dotted line relationship with the Site Leaders to drive performance through continuous improvement with focused attention on succession planning, workforce planning and development.
• Manages the employee relations practices necessary to maintain a positive employee-employer relationship that promotes a high level of Team Member engagement and retention in a non-union environment.
• Works with Leaders and Team Members alike to address all types of employee relations issues ensuring a balance in representing all parties’ interests and upholding the Company’s P4 Culture.
• Manages the recruitment process for all Salaried Exempt, Non-Exempt and Factory Hourly positions to acquire and develop talent to meet current and future business needs.  Works in conjunction with Leaders to forecast future positions. Creates local recruiting strategies.
• Partner and liaison with Corporate to assist Team Members with questions, new hire enrollment/onboarding/orientation, open enrollment, and Plan changes as well as acting as a partner with Corporate Shared Services in delivering programs.
• Facilitates employee development/compliance training in 1:1, group training and/or coaching sessions.
• Creates, maintains and reports metrics that help identify trends and recommends solutions, i.e. headcount, turnover, exit interviews, etc.
• Partners with and coaches front line managers and other leaders in a dynamic and evolving business
• Exhibits the ability to successfully monitor the "pulse" of the organization to ensure a high level of employee engagement and provide solutions to Leaders to address gap areas.
• Partners with other H.R. Team Members as well as the corporate functional areas of expertise to support and drive initiatives, leverage corporate programs and strategies, and promote collaboration through the implementation and oversight of performance management, on boarding, engagement, training, retention and career development. 
• Ability to effectively explain strategic initiatives and policy deployment to all levels of Team Members.
• Proactively identifies potential employee relations situations before they occur, is responsive to Team Members, managers and senior leader issues and is available for consultation. 
• Coaches and educates Leaders on resolving sensitive employee relations issues. Ability to develop HR programs and processes based on business requirements
• Ability to effectively communicate company policy, employment regulations, and technical information to Team Members using a variety of media.
• Ability to work alone on a broad variety of projects as well as in partnership with teams
• Establish and maintain healthy working relationships with Team Members in the course of work.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in supervision, leadership, communication, commitment to company strategy and corporate business beliefs, coaching and workforce motivation.
• A high degree of integrity is required in this professional, highly visible position; a high activity level and a strong sense of urgency is necessary to achieve performance targets and be responsive to the customer groups supported.
• Manages two direct reports

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Management or related field; PHR, SPHR or other related certification(s) and training a plus.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS REQUIRED:

Eight (8) or more years as a Human Resources generalist/manager preferably in a manufacturing and/or distribution environment with five (5) to seven (7) years of supervisory/management experience.

Previous experience and ability to navigate and maintain data in HRIS systems—preferably SAP and ADP.  Proficiency using electronic spreadsheet, databases, and graphical presentation software using the Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Access and Power Point).

ABOUT BLOUNT INTERNATIONAL, INC:

Blount is a global manufacturer and marketer of replacement parts, equipment, and accessories for consumers and professionals operating primarily in two market segments: Forestry, Lawn, and Garden (“FLAG”); and Farm, Ranch, and Agriculture (“FRAG”). Blount also sells products in the construction markets and is the market leader in saw chain and guide bars for chain saws. We also supply original equipment manufacturers (OEM) with cutting attachments.

Blount offers products under the brand names of OREGON®, Carlton®, Woods®, KOX, SpeeCo®, ICS®, and Pentruder.  For more information, visit www.blount.com.

Blount will only employ those who are legally authorized to work. Any offer of employment is contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.