Grebe’s Bakery looking for Human Resources Manager at West Allis, WI  Full Time

This is what you will do:

• Manages and oversees the recruiting process and ensures positions are posted according to procedure. Reviews resumes, applications and screens candidates. Updates managers on recruitment as required.
• Ensures the health and welfare benefit plans are updated and changes are communicated with employees annually.  Responds to questions and issues and forwards inquiries to the third-party administrator as necessary.  Supports senior management in selecting insurance brokers and planning for annual renewal.  
• Develops, implements, and maintains HR policies, processes, and procedures.
• Resolves employee relations issues including conflict resolution, harassment investigations, wage complaints, employee disputes, attendance issues and general questions.
• Assists management in the termination process, ensures the correct data has been gathered and that company policies have been followed. Prepares for and attends unemployment hearings as needed. 
• Oversees payroll, addresses concerns and ensures the payrolls are handled effectively and timely.  
• Participates in compensation surveys, develops new wage scales as necessary and develops new position descriptions.
• Oversees the completion of annual performance appraisals by the management staff.
• Completes special projects and other duties as assigned.

This is what you will need to be successful:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related area is required.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in Human Resources, preferably in a manufacturing environment.          
• Effective oral and written communications. Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
• Presentation skills and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Knowledge of HR laws and pending legislation.  
• Operational knowledge of payroll policies, regulations, and procedures
• Working knowledge of benefit plans, insurance and retirement policies, regulations and procedures are required.  
• PC skills to include: MS Office software, such as Excel and Word, and other internal management and Human Resources systems is necessary. 
• The ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues is required. 
• The ability to work effectively in a team environment is required. 
• The ability to gather and analyze statistical data and generate reports and to plan, coordinate and administer complex administrative systems and processes is necessary.  
• The ability to work with frequent, established deadlines is required.   
• Organizational and analytical skills are required.  
• The ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals is required. Employee development and performance management skills are essential.