Human Resources Manager
Guardian Protection Products

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Human Resources Manager
Location: Vernon Hills, IL

Department: Rust-Oleum Human Resources

Reports To: Director, Human Resources

Direct Reports/Manages others:

Hybrid Schedule: Our hybrid work environment includes two (2) remote days/week.

The Human Resources Manager will be responsible for understanding the business and groups' current and future strategy plans and objectives. This role will be accountable for leading initiatives that directly impact recruiting efforts, employee relations, company culture, performance management, benefits administration, and workforce planning. The Human Resources Manager will collaborate with business leaders and advisors on employee related matters, be an advocate for the business and associates, and implement change to drive business improvement.

Typical tasks for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Serve as a link between management and employees by managing questions, interpreting and administering contracts, and assist in resolving work-related issues.
• Coach and advise associates and managers on challenging and complex situations by applying company policies and compliance with rules and regulations.
• Thorough understanding of current labor laws and government hiring regulations.
• Strong business and financial acumen and business fluency to understand how the business operates.
• Knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes.
• Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff relating to recruitment, benefits administration, employee relations and payroll administration.
• Represent organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations.
• Experience administering benefits, payroll, recruiting and performance management programs, as well as working with a variety of HR systems.
• Execute manual duties, as needed.
• Create online presence through social media and engagement.
• Cultivate a culture of transparency, trust, respect and excitement by leading internal committees and events.
• Analyze data and trends and suggest opportunities for improvement.

Responsibilities/Expectations:

• Demonstrate transparency, trust, respect and integrity in all business activities.
• Ability to navigate difficult conversations with appropriate discretion and confidentiality.
• Polite, professional, and timely written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail in both written documents and verbal communications.
• Understand business and economic cycles, as well as financial statements.
• Maintain a good record of attendance and punctuality.
• Learn all manual tasks performed within the department.
• Adhere to Rust-Oleum Corporation and RPM code of conduct.
• Follow all safety procedures and company policies.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business management, human resources or related field.

Experience

• 3+ years of experience working in a human resources manager capacity
• Project management experience preferred

From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave. We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment. Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service. Rust-Oleum offers 9 paid holidays and one floating holiday per year. You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis.

Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.

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