Division Human Resources Manager

L. Knife & Son, division of the Sheehan Family Companies, has an excellent full-time opportunity for a Division Human Resources Manager!

The Division Human Resources Manager shall oversee the company’s human resources practices in assigned areas to ensure those practices are consistent and support the Companies’ vision, mission and core values. The ideal candidate will work with all employees to foster a culture of inclusivity, collaboration and teamwork.

This position is fully in-office at Craft New York in Kingston, MA. 

Why Join Us?

• Platinum Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance - $0 in-network deductible, better-than-average premium contribution
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• 401k Savings Plan with Company Match
• Discounted Pet Insurance 
• Supplemental Plans Available: Disability, Life Insurance, Legal & Identity Protection

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Responsible for developing and implementing HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy of the divisions assigned. 
• Employee Sourcing, Hiring, Retention and Separation Management:
  • Execute recruiting strategies to ensure the division is appropriately staffed
  • Manage the staffing process including recruiting, screening, interview scheduling, hiring and onboarding
  • Collaborate with Corporate Human Resources to ensure job descriptions are up-to-date and properly designed to attract the best possible candidates
  • Work with managers and employees through the separation process
• Training & Development:
  • Responsible for implementing and tracking training and development programs in conjunction with department heads and Corporate Human Resources
  • Promote a culture of learning to encourage adoption of training and development initiatives
  • Ensure the professional development of all employees
  • Employee Communication:
  • Investigate employees' issues and conflicts and bring them to resolution
  • Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, concerns or other issues
  • Participate in performance evaluations (as needed), employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations
• Employee Relations:
  • Remain compliant with state and federal laws while working in tandem with department heads
  • Update and communicate employment policies following regulatory requirements and corporate directives
  • Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law
  • Investigate and conclude employment practice complaints including litigation support
  • Manage leave of absence and workmen’s compensation claims
• Payroll:
  • Back up for payroll
  • Resolving payroll discrepancies and answering any employee payroll questions
  • Updating payroll records by entering any changes to employee information or benefits such as job title changes, exemptions and savings deductions
  • Preparing reports that include summaries of earnings, tax deductions, leave, and non-taxable wages
• Union Management:
  • Administer labor relations policies and agreements
  • Provide information to employees about unions and their rights
  • Handle grievances, arbitrations and disciplinary action related to unions
  • Interpret and administer union contracts related to unions, wages and employee benefits

• Benefits:
  • Maintain benefits for employee records
• Other duties as assigned

What you'll need to succeed:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 2+ Years Experience of Full Cycle Recruiting 
• 3+ Years Experience of Human Resources Generalist
• Experience with Kronos, Ultipro or UKG (A PLUS), or the proven ability to quickly learn a new HRIS system
• Strong Decision-Making Ability
• Excellent Oral, Written and Interpersonal Communication Skills
• Ability to Act with Integrity, Professionalism and Confidentiality
• Ability to Work in a Fast-Paced Environment and Handle Challenges in a Professional Manner
• Demonstrated Organizational, Supervisory and Leadership Skills

The Sheehan Family Companies are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe in an inclusive culture that provides mutual respect with salary advancement based on merit and individual performance.  Sheehan Family Companies is committed to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against any protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical​​​ condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or ​expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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Education

• Bachelors or better

Licenses & Certifications

• SHRM-CP