Job Description

Overview:

Lead the development, implementation and coordination of the Human Resource function. Develop and manage programs and company culture to attract and support a high-functioning and passionate workforce. Coordinate the administration of human resource policies, procedures and programs throughout the global organization to support business strategy.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

1. Ensure organizational structure, company culture and HR practices support attainment of business strategies, goals and objectives.
2. Work with management to communicate the company vision, strategies and plans to the entire company.
3. Develop, recommend and implement human resource policies and procedures.
4. Direct the recruitment process for and selection of candidates to fill vacant positions. Ensure the hiring of top-quality personnel, the effectiveness of recruiting and selection techniquesand compliance with regulatory requirements. Direct the orientation of new employees.
5. Responsible for managing the employee performance appraisal system to insure that company policies are being adhered to. Conduct annual salary surveys and recommend budget salary increase percentage. Establish and maintain pay structures; analyze salary grades and ranges annually for competitiveness within industry. Coordinate the review and update, as necessary, all job descriptions. Assist in developing individual and group incentive compensation plans for all global business units.
6. Coordinate annual renewal for all U.S. employee benefit plans. Oversee administration of employee enrollment, changes and termination for all plans. Recommend modifications to plans to ensure the company provides cost effective, competitive benefits to employees. Manage workers' compensation and unemployment claims, FMLA and ADA programs, severance program.
7. Review and recommend employee and management training needs. Contract with outside sources when necessary to provide group training.
8. Direct and participate in employee relations programs ensuring positive morale and an enjoyable work environment. Coordinate employee incentive, team building, employee suggestion and wellness programs. Counsel management personnel regarding employee performance issues, disciplinary procedures, rewards programs, etc. Perform exit interviews.
9. Identify legal requirements and government reporting regulations under OSHA, COBRA, ERISA, WARN, wage/hour, EEO/AAP, drug testing and other relevant statutes. Counsel top management on potential exposure of the company to emerging labor law trends. Prepare information requested or required for regulatory compliance. In consultation with legal counsel, represent company in all employee grievances and legal matters.
10. Monitor systems for proper processing and accuracy of personnel records. Publish regular reports relating to headcount, turnover and other key HR performance indicators.
11. Supervise and manage the daily activities of the Human Resources Department.
12. Provide Human Resource services as outlined above and as required for Laticrete International Joint Ventures and Subsidiaries.

Nonessential Job Functions:

1. Performs other duties and assumes accountabilities as apparent or as delegated, including mutually agreed upon objectives.

Job Specifications/Skills:

1. Minimum of seven years of Human Resource senior- level leadership experience.
2. Superior written and verbal communication skills.
3. Exceptional interpersonal skills, tact, maturity and flexibility.
4. High degree of responsibility. Good reasoning abilities and sound judgment.
5. Ability to interact well with employees of all levels of the organization, senior staff, employment agencies, placement firms, governmental agencies and educational institutions, legal counsel for Human Resource issues, benefits consultants, job applicants, peer group professionals and local community/civic contacts.
6. High energy level; comfortable performing multi-faceted projects in conjunction with regular daily activities.
7. Experience with integration of acquisitions preferred.
8. Experience with international cultures and business preferred.
9. Computer skills: Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Experience with HRIS.
10. Bending and reaching to file. Infrequent ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
11. Team Cooperation - maintain positive, cooperative attitude with all employees of Laticrete and all customers.

Minimum Educational Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or another related field . PHR/SPHR certification preferred.

Travel:

1. 20% (including international)

2. Must have or be able to obtain a passport.

Job Tags

Contract work, Local area,

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