Sr. Manager HR - Military Veterans

Responsibilities for this Position

Sr. Manager HR

US-PA-Wilkes-Barre

Job ID: 2024-33211
Type: Full Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Human Resources/Recruiting
Wilkes-Barre

Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS), a premier provider of ordnance weapons and tactical systems to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied nations, has an opening for an onsite Sr. Manager Human Resources to join our Wilkes-Barre, PA team. We take pride in supporting the mission of the warfighter by delivering the best, to the best. Our products can be found with every U.S. military branch and with allies around the world. We are looking for a motivated and creative leader to help shape and support our mission.

GD-OTS in Wilkes-Barre offers great benefits that are effective the first day of employment! Medical, dental vision, 401k and many other benefits are available without a waiting period.

Summary:

You must be an astute Sr. Manager Human Resources (SMHR), with experience in the management of labor relations, administration of employee programs, change management, employee engagement strategy, leadership development, performance management, HR laws and regulations, HR policy management. You are also a dynamic manager, who always acts with integrity and discretion to ensure your role as a trusted advisor.

Develops policy and directs the HR activities and staff involved with developing and maintaining human resources procedures, programs and policies relating to all phases of the human resources functions such as employment, compensation, labor relations, benefits, training, and employee services. Designs, implements and monitors a variety of HR programs. Anticipates and plans for long-term human resource needs and trends in partnership with business management. Supports the Vice President/General Manager of a Strategic Business Unit and the Vice President of Human Resources and Administration in meeting both corporate and division business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manages the human resources function of an organization
• Oversees execution of human resources policies and programs, which may include recruitment and onboarding, training and career development, employee relations, and compensation and benefits planning
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including EEO, FMLA, and FLSA
• Assists line managers in the application of HR programs to departmental operations
• Answers employee/candidate questions about HR policies and offerings
• Leads and directs the work of other employees and has responsibility for personnel actions including hiring, performance management, and termination with concurrence from HR & Senior Leadership

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree
• 7-8 years experience
• Or equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field from four-year college or university
• Experience in a Union manufacturing environment, including multishift organizations
• HR experience with companies supporting 500 or more employees
• Human Resource Certifications PHR and/or SHRM-CP
• Bilingual - fluent in Spanish, written and verbal

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong computer skills, administrative data control, scheduling and team interface
• Looks for ways to improve and promote operational excellence and partner with Operations leadership
• Must be able to possess strong, planning, execution and multitasking skills and have demonstrated ability to reprioritize and quickly adapt to changes
• Must be able to manage quickly changing priorities while meeting deadlines
• Works within the highest level of integrity, ethics and safety
• Operates under minimal direction and exercises independent judgment
• Decisions are guided by policy, procedures and business plan
• Leadership skills
• Compensation and Benefits
• Employee Data Management
• Employee Engagement
• Employee Relations
• Full-Cycle Recruiting
• HR Policy Administration
• HR Regulatory Environment and Compliance
• Onboarding
• Organizational Change Management
• Performance Management. Programs Training
• Program Development
• HR Policy Development
• HR Risk Management
• HR Management Systems (HRMS).

Other Requirements:

• Proficiency with MS Office 365 tools
• Willingness and ability to drive to and support three (3) area locations
• Previous work with Universities and/or Technical Schools to support and develop workforce pipelines
• Experience in Talent Acquisition systems (i.e. iCIMS)
• Experience and understanding of HRIS systems (i.e. PeopleSoft)
• Experience with regulatory strategy and reporting, including AAP, I-9, EEO, Pre-Employment process, OFCCP and EEOC requirements
• Professional demeanor and presentation skills for frequent customer meetings, presentations, and site visits

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employees at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.

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