Human Resource Manager

Title:   Human Resources Manager (HRM)

Job Category:  Management

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Job Summary:  

The HRM accomplishes the Human Resources Department’s strategic objectives by planning, organizing, and supervising all functions required to operate and maintain departmental activities and services.  Ensures recruitment and employment; compensation and benefits; management education; employee relations; policy formulation and implementation; and performance development and evaluation programs are maintained in accordance with established laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.  Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information. The HRM will carry out all duties, tasks, and assignments in a confidential, competent, and professional manner within established deadlines, in compliance with all legal and Company requirements, under the direct supervision of the Chief Executive Officer.   Manages HR Generalist in the day-to-day performance of their jobs.

Qualifications:

• A Master's degree in business or human resources is preferred.
• A Bachelor’s degree in business or human resources or a related field.   
• 3 years of direct experience in Human Resources departmental work and/or management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office platforms.

Training and Supervision Requirements:

Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Works towards fulfilling Company’s Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Participates in ensuring that assigned Company Key Performance Indicators are being met.
• Participates in Essentials of Project Management.  
• Participates in Company Strategic Planning.  
• Participates in Company’s Professional Development Plan.
• Develops and implements a strategic plan for all Human Resources functions, including recruitment and employment, compensation and benefits, personnel records, information systems and performance development and evaluation programs.
• Establishes, implements, and communicates goals, objectives, policies, and procedures in accordance with strategic plan.
• Establishes, implements, and administers the human resource policies and procedures; including interpreting human resource policies and procedures for employees and management staff to ensure adherence, consistency, and fairness.
• Maintains and manages all reporting requirements within HR annually; maintains records, reports and logs to conform to New Mexico Healthy Workplaces Act (HWA) and EEO regulations; makes recommendations for action plan and compliance. 
• Administers, manages, tracks and reports on employee Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). 
• Reviews and makes recommendations on policies and procedures, rules and regulations.
• Oversees HR-related forms and documents and ensures compliance with federal, state, county, and local laws.
• Develops, directs, and monitors a complete employee record-keeping system; ensures the accurate and timely processing of employee transactions within established policies and procedures.
• Conducts annual audit of employment records to ensure accuracy and implements corrective action as needed.
• Manages and reviews agency Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) checks, random drug testing and  background checks.
• Oversees the recruitment, selection, and separation of employees. Monitors and manages recruiting efforts, agency staffing, and retention rates.
• Develop, recommend, implement, and maintain a salary administration plan, which includes compensation and benefit packages; the classification of positions; pay policies; and performance appraisal programs.
• Conducts or oversees 3rd party investigations involving workplace violence, discrimination, sexual harassment, or other unlawful harassment in the workplace in conjunction with Legal Counsel. 
• Review, evaluate and recommend revisions to agency job descriptions, and performance reviews and implements changes.
• Manages, tracks and reports unemployment compensation claims. 
• Develops and coordinates all new employee training, general orientation programs, and staff developmental meetings.
• Provides HR consultation, guidance and training for all departments regarding recruitment and employment, employee relations (disciplinary actions) compensation and benefits, record-keeping systems performance development and evaluation programs, and other related Human Resources functions. 
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by conducting research; attending workshops, conferences and seminars; establishing networks; conferring with representatives of contracting agencies an related organizations.
• Ensures HIPAA compliance for HR.
• Supports the safety plan for the organization, persons served, and staff supervised staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains knowledge of Amplified Therapy policies and procedures, Early Childhood Education and Care Department New Mexico Family Infant Toddler standards and employment law.
• Completes all duties and responsibilities maintaining confidentiality.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with staff, representatives of funding and regulatory agencies, and the public.
• Communicates efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Interprets applicable federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, and requirements.

Work Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to use hands, fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; see, talk and hear; occasionally required to stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• Use of computer,  keyboard, and monitor.
• Work area may be crowded.
• Working schedule may vary due to the nature of the business.
• Duties may involve sitting for long periods of time.
• Duties may involve traveling to and from areas within the western region of New Mexico.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 lbs.