HR Manager | Utilimaster | Kansas City, MO Regular Employee | Salary Exempt Who we are At The Shyft Group, we are driven to deliver, and as the North American leader in specialty vehicles, our portfolio of last-mile delivery vehicles, work trucks, and motorhome chassis brings people, goods, and services where they need to be. We are strengthened by nine industry-leading brands -- Utilimaster, Blue Arc EV Solutions, Royal Truck Body, DuraMag, Magnum, Strobes-R-Us, Spartan RV Chassis, Red Diamond, and Builtmore. Over 4,000 employees across ten states and two countries work independently and together as one team under Shyft, building chassis, vehicle bodies, and accessories that improve every route, every run, and every ride. Empowered by a supportive, inclusive, and highly entrepreneurial culture, every person behind our brands is given the tools they need to make a positive contribution to the company, their community, and their families. Together under the Shyft umbrella, our teams drive new synergies that bring innovations to life on the road - for an experience that is safer, more satisfying, more rewarding all around. With 50 years and millions of miles behind us, we continue to charge forward - leading the commercial vehicle transition to electric, innovating across all our brands, and earning our position among Fortune's 100 Fastest Growing Companies. What you'll do As the Human Resources Manager for Utilimaster (A Shyft Group Brand) based at our facility in Kansas City, MO, you will enjoy continuously seeking HR functional excellence and contributing to the company's overall HR strategy. This will involve maximizing organizational capabilities and fostering a high-performance and highly engaged culture. While establishing your reputation as an innovative leader with a focus on people, you will maximize organizational capabilities, create a high-performing culture, and cultivate a motivated work environment of trust, teamwork, accountability, and business ownership. You will also:
- Plan, direct, and achieve HR goals cost-effectively
- Manage, coach, and foster a motivated, accountable workforce
- Prepare all necessary reports and correspondence
- Develop, monitor, and manage the department budget
- Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities
- Monitor team activities, and address problem areas
- Collaborate to enhance HR processes across functions
- Assist in workforce planning and staffing
- Proactively engage external agencies for future vacancies
- Manage talent acquisition for all positions
- Support HR-specific performance metrics
- Establish performance monitoring and assessment processes
- Develop and retain talent, drive succession planning
- Ensure compliance with legal requirements
- Investigate and resolve associate-related issues
- Interpret and apply policies consistently
- Address the people implications of organizational change
- Communicate and resolve issues with cross-functional teams
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Learn More section below. What you need to be successful
Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business
- Five or more years of human resources experience in a manufacturing environment
- Two years of people management expertise
- A thorough understanding of employment laws and regulations
- PHR, SPHR, or GPHR certifications (Preferred)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- A reputation for having sound judgment and prioritizing tasks in a high-pressure environment
- Ability to make timely, and sometimes difficult, choices
- A history of inspiring others, handling multiple projects, and meeting deadlines
- Versatility, flexibility, and the willingness to work within constantly changing priorities
- Capable of coaching and counseling associates and managers regarding work-related disputes
- Versed in effectively resolving conflict
- Exceptional project management experience
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Stay Healthy: Medical and Rx Plan Health Savings Account Dental and Vision Plan Healthcare Flexible Spending Wellness Plan Financial Security: 401 (k) Retirement Savings Short and Long Term Disability Company Provided Life and Dependent Life Insurance Voluntary Term Life Insurance Work/Life Balance: Educational Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Dependent Care FSA Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) The Shyft Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified Individual with a Disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us at ...@theshyftgroup.com. The Shyft Group is an E-Verify Employer Shyft uses E-Verify, which is an online system operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility and validate social security numbers. Through participation in the E-Verify program, information entered on Form I-9 will be provided and compared to information available at both of these agencies. See posters for more details. E-Verify Notice U.S. Right to Work Notice.