Senior Human Resources Manager

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdingswhich is backed by Berkshire Hathawayyoull be doing things that matter leading at every level and winning a better way. Were committed to making a positive impact on the world providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities and fostering a culture where everyones empowered to be their best.

Senior Human Resource Manager

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Senior Human Resource Manager leads and directs the routine functions of the Human Resources (HR) department in LaGrange GA; Grandview MO; and Modena Italy. These functions include hiring and interviewing staff administering pay benefits and leave and enforcing company policies and practices.

This is a full-time position located in our LaGrange GA office. Domestic and international travel is required.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Partners with the leadership team to understand and execute the organizations human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs recruiting retention and succession planning.
• Provides support and guidance to HR generalists management and other staff when complex specialized and sensitive questions and issues arise; may be required to administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as providing reasonable accommodations investigating allegations of wrongdoing and terminations.
• Manages the talent acquisition process which includes recruitment interviewing and hiring of qualified job applicants collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Analyzes trends in compensation and benefits; researches and proposes competitive base and incentive pay programs to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent.
• Participate in the Rail Group and Marmon Teams calls to learn about and support corporate HR initiatives.
• Analyze information from annual employee surveys and create Action Plans for improvement.
• Utilize Marmon learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities for employees.
• Oversee employee disciplinary meetings terminations and investigations.
• Maintain compliance with federal state and local employment laws and regulations and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends best practices regulatory changes and new technologies in human resources talent management and employment law.
• Ensure correct payroll information is submitted to Group Payroll each pay period. This includes correct time and attendance hours for hourly and salaried employees at LaGrange and Grandview. Also keep MPower and ADP employee information up to date to ensure earnings and deductions are correct each pay.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity professionalism and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS and talent management systems.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or related field required.
• A minimum of five years of human resource management experience preferred.
• Workday and/or ADP experience preferred.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP highly desired.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organizations facilities.
• Must be able to travel both domestic and international travel is required.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process please email your request to and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.