SMV Recruiting is partnering with a great client in Syracuse who is looking for a Human Resources Manager. This role would be responsible for seeing the HR functions for a 70 person team and esentially set up their HR department from scratch. Our client offers a great company culture and outstanding benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Help develop a strong HR Department by creating policies, procedures, and documentation


• Analyze trends and metrics to develop solutions, programs, and policies


• Manage and resolve employee relations issues and conducts investigations


• Maintain knowledge of ethics, code of conduct and legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees


• Provide coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions as needed


• Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and retention


• Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation to managers and individuals


• Oversee recruiting, hiring, and onboarding process


• Maintain/update company handbook


• Oversee manage paperwork and assist management as needed

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in HR or a related field strongly preferred


• Previous expereince setting up an HR department from scratch highly desired


• Minimum of 8+ years of experience in HR


• Expereince working for a small-midsize family own company with 100+ employees strongly preferred


• Experience in handling HR for a franchise, manufacturing or auto industry is strongly desired


• SPHR or PHR certification preferred


• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, diversity, performance management, federal and state respective employment laws


• Develop strong trusting relationships to gain support and achieve results


• Manage multiple human resources disciplines in multiple locations


• Take initiative to identify and anticipate company needs and make recommendations for implementation