Human Resources Manager
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Are you an HR professional looking for a challenging career? Do you want to take your next step in a rewarding career being a part of supplying major brands across the country and helping to protect our troops? Do you want to work for an innovative company that is building towards the future? Come work with us! BGF Industries is an historical leader in technical textile materials, providing our employees with the opportunity to support some of the world's largest and most critical industries. From automotive and electric vehicle insulation to surfboard glass, ballistic armor and aerospace composites, we continue to invest in ourselves, expanding our capabilities to constantly enter new industries and improve on existing textile technology. At BGF, we value our employees and care about their interests, enabling well-rounded industry education, and providing an inclusive culture that is intellectual, challenging and all-around positive.Primary Function: The Human Resource Manager will lead and direct the routine functions of the Human Resources (HR) department including Onboarding/Offboarding and the lifecycle of the employee, as well as company policies and practices administration. Machines/Tools/Equipment Used: Personal Computer, Calculator, Fax, CopierMaterials Used: Paper, pen, pencilSupervision Received: Head of Human ResourcesDirection Exercised: HR Generalist, Plant Nurse,Job Responsibilities:

• Partners with the leadership team to understand and execute the organization's human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.
• *Provides support and guidance to HR team members, management, and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise; may be required to administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as providing reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and terminations.
• *Manages the talent acquisition process, which may include recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants, collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required.
• *Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• *Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Oversees the daily workflow in the department
• *Supervise the preparation and maintenance of personnel records for consistent and accurate data reporting and analysis.
• *Provide expertise and advise on policy administration and application.
• *Collaborate with Plant Managers in organizational planning and personnel development including evaluation of performance of wage and salaried personnel as it relates to organizational moves
• *Oversee Training Programs in conjunction with the Training Coordinator
• Plan community relations' and Employee Engagement activities in agreement with President, Plant Managers and Head of Human Resources.
• Other activities as directed by the Head of Human Resources.

* The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job. Essential functions are designated with an asterisk in the Job Responsibilities Section.Prerequisites:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business Administration with a minimum of five years of human resource management experience in manufacturing -preferred
• Or 10 years direct HR leadership experience in a manufacturing setting
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP highly desired.

*This position reports onsite to the Altavista Plant each workday.Assessments: Medical - Vision corrected to 20/20, drug screen and Hearing to normal speechSkills and Abilities Necessary to be Considered Successful:Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Ability to prioritize tasks and to upgrade to Manager them when appropriate.Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related software.Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS and recruiting management systems.*This job is onsite each day in our Altavista, VA locationNo relocation or sponsorship at this time.*BGF Industries, Inc does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes sent by search firms to any employee at BGF Industries, Inc. via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of BGF Industries, Inc. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by BGF Industries, Inc. as a result of the referral or through other means. Thank you for your cooperation.