Human Resources Manager

Job Purpose

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management and execution of Christie Lites' Human Resources functions, including employee relations, HR administration, payroll, benefits and employee engagement. The role serves as the primary HR resource for employees and managers while overseeing the effective execution of established HR programs, policies and priorities.

Responsibilities

• 1. Employee Relations & Manager Support
• 2. HR Operations & Administration
• 3. Payroll, Benefits & Employee Engagement
• 4. HR Compliance & Risk
• 5. HR Team Management & Execution
• 1. Employee Relations & Manager Support
• Serves as the primary HR resource for employee concerns, workplace conflicts, disciplinary matters and performance issues.
• Guides managers through employee-related situations, ensuring appropriate documentation and follow-through.
• Manages employee investigations, corrective actions and terminations.
• Handles complex employee matters and coordinates with employment counsel when appropriate.
• Escalates significant employee issues or risks to the CHRO.
• 2. HR Operations & Administration
• Oversees the day-to-day administration of HR policies, programs and processes.
• Ensures employee records, employment changes, onboarding/offboarding and leave administration are accurate and properly maintained.
• Ensures company HR policies and procedures are consistently administered.
• Identifies recurring issues or process gaps and recommends improvements.
• 3. Payroll, Benefits & Employee Engagement
• Oversees the Payroll, Benefits and Employee Engagement functions and provides direction to the Coordinators responsible for each area.
• Ensures payroll is processed accurately and timely.
• Oversees benefits administration, including enrollment, eligibility, employee support and coordination with benefit providers.
• Oversees employee engagement programs, communications and initiatives.
• Executes changes to payroll, benefits and employee programs as established by the CHRO.
• 4. HR Compliance & Risk
• Ensures HR practices, policies and employee documentation comply with applicable employment requirements.
• Maintains appropriate documentation for employee relations, disciplinary matters, investigations and terminations.
• Identifies and escalates employment risks and coordinates with outside counsel or other resources when necessary.
• 5. HR Team Management & Execution
• Manages and provides day-to-day direction to assigned HR Coordinators.
• Establishes clear expectations and accountability across the HR team.
• Ensures employee matters and HR priorities are carried through to resolution.
• Executes departmental initiatives and priorities established by the CHRO.
• Provides the CHRO with visibility into significant employee issues, trends and matters requiring executive-level decisions.