Description
Mittera is looking for a Human Resources Manager to join our team! If you’re passionate about people, building strong teams, and creating a positive workplace experience, we’d love to hear from you.
In this role, you’ll play a key part in supporting our employees and shaping the employee experience at Mittera. From leading recruitment and onboarding to overseeing compensation, benefits, leave, and workers’ compensation, you’ll help ensure our HR practices support both our people and our business. You’ll also help guide company policies and practices while serving as a trusted resource for employees and leadership.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Partners with business unit leadership to develop and execute human resources and talent strategies that support business objectives, including workforce planning, recruiting, employee retention, and succession planning.
- Provides guidance and support to managers and employees on employee relations matters, performance management, conflict resolution, and other complex, sensitive, or confidential HR issues.
- Conducts and oversees workplace investigations, including gathering information, documenting findings, and recommending appropriate action in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
- Advises and partners with management on performance improvement, corrective action, disciplinary matters, and employment decisions, including terminations, ensuring consistency and compliance with company policies and applicable employment laws.
- Serves as a liaison between corporate HR and the business unit to support consistent implementation of HR policies, programs, and initiatives.
- Oversees the talent acquisition process, including recruiting, interviewing, and hiring qualified candidates for production, administrative, and other positions. Partners with department managers to identify staffing needs and define the skills and competencies required for each role.
- Prepares and communicates employee information related to compensation, benefits, HR policies, and company updates.
- Develops and supports learning and development programs and initiatives that strengthen employee skills, support career growth, and promote internal advancement opportunities.
- Maintains compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, as well as company policies and recommended HR practices. Reviews and updates HR policies and procedures as needed.
- Maintains current knowledge of HR trends, employment law, regulatory changes, and best practices in employee relations, talent management, and human resources.
- Supports facility compliance with applicable OSHA requirements and partners with appropriate personnel to promote a safe work environment.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Skills/Abilities:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships and navigate sensitive situations.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound, informed decisions.
- Ability to prioritize responsibilities, manage competing demands, and delegate tasks effectively when appropriate.
- Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and discretion when handling confidential employee information and sensitive matters.
- Thorough knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and HR best practices, including the ability to interpret and apply applicable state and federal employment laws.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to quickly learn and navigate HRIS and talent management systems.
- Ability to build strong partnerships with business and functional leaders to develop and implement short- and long-term HR strategies that support business objectives.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and exercise sound judgment while maintaining accountability for results.
- Flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing work environment.
Education and Experience:
- Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
- Minimum of two years of human resources management experience preferred.
- PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification highly desired.
- Previous human resources experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
- Must be able to access and navigate each department in the facility.
Work Environment: This is an on-site position and is not eligible for remote work. The successful candidate must be able to work on-site during their scheduled shift.
Mittera is a leading-edge company that provides commercial and digital printing, finishing, graphic design, data analytics, direct mail processing, and fulfillment services. Mittera's full-service approach connects data-driven revelations, bar-raising creative, and expertly printed materials to give our customers' brand recognition it deserves. Competitive compensation and robust benefits plans are offered. Benefits include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life and AD&D Policies
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- 401K with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Volunteer Time Off
- Paid Veteran Time Off
- Legal Insurance
- Identity Theft Protection
- Employee Assistance Program
- Educational Assistance
- Parental Leave
- Advancement Opportunities
Mittera is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. All applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
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