Senior Human Resources Manager

S&S Cycle, established and family-owned since 1958, is the most respected name in the motorcycle v-twin, high performance, aftermarket industry, and our products are proudly designed and built in America's Heartland! S&S Cycle is recruiting for a highly engaged, self-motivated HR leader that can help take this organization to the next level. This person will help transform the human resources experience and impact at S&S Cycle and will have direct, regular engagement with the organization's Senior Leadership Team to move the business forward, fast. This individual must demonstrate a very high level of ethical and moral integrity and must maintain an unwavering level of confidentiality in all necessary situations.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Board Advisory Committee and/or Senior Management Team, develops, implements, and coordinates policies and programs concerning employment, training & development, employee relations, compensation, employee benefits, and safety & health. Advises management on all human resource issues.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Actively participate in and positively contribute to the monthly Operational Review Meeting
• Acts as confidential recording secretary in Senior Management Team meetings
• Thoroughly understand and adhere to Board mandated organizational goals, objectives and strategy
• Establish and maintain credibility throughout the organization and with the Board of Directors as an effective developer of solutions and business strategy
• Manage capital expenditures and manpower budgets within scope of responsibility by identifying issues that must be addressed by recommending options and appropriate courses of action
• Achieve corporate financial objectives by preparing annual budgets, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective action, if necessary
• Select, promote, and manage performance & optimal utilization of personnel by mentoring and providing educational opportunities and administering the employee evaluation program within scope of responsibility
• Enforce discipline and establish & maintain positive morale amongst employees within scope of responsibility
• Manage all organizational human resource and safety policies and their impact on operations
• Maintain work structure by updating job requirements and descriptions for all positions and assist organizational staff by recruiting candidates, assisting with candidate selection, maintaining employee training & development programs, and conducting exit interviews
• Provide analysis of and recommendations for organizational compensation, bonus compensation, and benefits
• Maintain and analyze all records regarding benefit plan participation, hires, promotions, terminations, and all other human resource statistics for management as required by law
• Develop and maintain personnel policies and procedures via the Employee Handbook
• Ensure compliance with state and federal law and OSHA standards
• Act as advisor to the Senior Management Team regarding any human resource or safety issues and/or potential liabilities

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experienced human resources leader with 5+ years of experience; preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Flexible, energetic, forward-thinking, and creative, with high moral and ethical standards
• High analytical ability, good judgment, and strong operational focus
• Well organized and self-directed
• Able to relate to people at all levels of the organization in a positive fashion
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A good educator who is trustworthy and willing to share information & ideas and serve as a mentor
• Degree in human resources, employment relations, or equivalent; must have familiarity with employment law