Human Resources Manager - Howell, United States - Koppert Biological Systems

Description

Job Description

Who We Are

Koppert Biological Systems is the worldwide market leader in integrated pest management and disease management. The ongoing attempt to discover and utilize natural principles forms the backbone of Koppert's activities. Our strength lies in our ability to turn this knowledge into practical applications which contribute to finding solutions to prevailing problems. Koppert also believes in sharing knowledge and training staff and clients towards achieving sustainable horticulture and agriculture.

Role Description

At Koppert, we're about fostering a sustainable world in harmony with nature and our people are at the heart of this mission. As our Human Resources Manager, you play a crucial role in steering our organization's HR operations towards excellence. Your leadership will be instrumental in developing and executing human resources strategies that align with our legal requirements, organizational values, and long-term objectives. You're tasked with crafting, implementing, and overseeing HR policies, procedures, and best practices that not only comply with the law but also foster a culture of growth, inclusivity, and sustainability. Beyond strategic planning, you will be the cornerstone of day-to-day HR support, ensuring our team feels valued, supported, and poised for success in our mission.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview, and onboard new employees.
• Oversee the daily workflow of the department.
• Handle discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy.
• Responsible for leading and developing the HR team.
• Develop and manage team schedules and annual team goals to align with the overall company goals.
• Conduct regular and annual performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.

Other Responsibilities

• Operate the organization's biweekly payroll functions, ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations.
• Collaborate with leadership to define the organization's long-term mission and goals; identify ways to support this mission through talent management.
• Work with management on discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
• Help to identify key performance indicators (KPIs) for the organization's human resource and talent management functions. Provide constructive and timely feedback on the KPIs.
• Ensure processes and procedures match with industry best practices.
• Research, create, and implement competitive compensation, benefits, performance appraisal, and employee incentive programs.
• Provide help and guidance to the entire organization by assisting with resolution of compensation, benefits, personnel conflict, and payroll issues.
• Ensure compliance with employment, benefits, insurance, safety, and other laws, regulations, and requirements.
• Maintain knowledge of laws, regulations, and best practices in human resources and talent management.
• Manage and implement employee personal/medical leave processes (i.e. FMLA, STD, LTD, etc.).
• Participate in professional development by attending networking conferences and events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field required.
• 8-10 years of human resources experience required with strategic, talent management, and/or business development experience strongly preferred.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP strongly preferred.

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong demonstrated leadership and coaching skills with ability to get results through team members.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the proven ability to work well with all levels of management and staff.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Trustworthy with good judgment; exercising confidentiality in all situations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Paylocity and/or other HRIS/ATS experience a plus.
• Understanding of employment related laws and regulations is a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Working Conditions

• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to regularly stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to travel (air and ground) up to 10% of the time.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds.

Working at Koppert

Koppert stands at the forefront of sustainable agriculture, having been founded in 1967 by visionary Dutch grower Jan Koppert. Our mission is to make agriculture healthier, safer, and more productive by partnering with nature. We achieve this through the use of natural enemies to combat pests, employing bumblebees for pollination, and leveraging microbials and bio stimulants to support, protect, and strengthen crops. Our innovations have propelled a significant shift towards sustainable agriculture over the past 50 years, offering growers and farmers worldwide natural solutions that restore balance in their crops, improve health and resilience, and increase yield. With a clear vision of achieving 100% sustainable agriculture, we collaborate with growers, partners, universities, research institutions, and governmental bodies globally to meet the highest food safety demands while contributing to the better health of people and the planet. Through our integrated system of specialist knowledge and natural solutions, we continue to drive agricultural innovation and impact, embodying our commitment to partner with nature and promote sustainable growing practices.

The working atmosphere at Koppert is informal. We are a family company and closely involved with everything that happens within and outside our company. We are consistently looking at ways of improvement and continuing to invest in our employees.

Comprehensive Benefits Package to include medical, dental, and vision insurance, employer funded health savings account, tuition reimbursement, employer 401K match, life insurance, wellness program initiatives, employee assistance program, Volunteer Day, Koppert gear, and generous PTO

Koppert Biological Systems is a veteran-friendly, Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. If you want to join a global and growing organization submit your cover letter and resume. At Koppert, we learn something every day

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