Plant Human Resources Manager jobs in Nevada

RENEWABLE REFINERY HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist at our renewable bio-diesel refinery, located near Reno, Nevada.

    The HR Generalist is responsible for HR management, consultation, and support of initiatives in performance management, organizational development, employee relations, recruiting, compensation, process & policy guidance and improvement, and legal compliance, all to ultimately drive business success.

    This person needs to be a champion of our culture, confident in their decision-making, energetic & enthusiastic, and have a true passion for people.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in coordinating staffing and recruitment processes, providing administration support, as needed.
• Assists with onboarding and pre-employment support (i.e., new-employee background checks, new-employee DOT compliance, etc.).
• Recruits, interviews, and facilitates hiring qualified job applicants in coordination with Plant/Operations management; collaborates with department managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Recommends and develops employee relations practices to foster a positive employer-employee relationship.
• Provides personnel policy and procedure guidance to employees and management.
• Proactively manages, coaches, and recommends resolutions to a range of employee issues. These may include creating and implementing performance plans, employee relations initiatives or investigations to ensure a positive and fair work environment, maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations, and ensuring risk mitigation.
• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships across the refinery plant site; building relationships to leverage core functional HR subject expertise to achieve the organization's goals.
• Uses HR software to manage and update the system to capture new hires, terminations, job changes, payroll, and employee benefits (as applicable), including bonuses, leaves, and absences administration.
• Partners closely with the payroll department to ensure all employee changes are captured and accurately reflected in upcoming payroll cycles.
• Maintains the organization charts to ensure it captures promotions, departures, new hires, and any other applicable job changes.
• Maintains digital files for employees and their personnel documents, benefits, discipline, performance reviews, and attendance records.
• Handles all leave management administration which includes but is not limited to FMLA, ADA, etc.
• Responds to employment verifications and unemployment claims, ensuring timely and accurate responses.

REQUIREMENTS

• Should have a bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field, or combination of post-secondary education and related experience.
• 8 years progressive human resources experience.
• Experience with HRMS/HRIS systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook).
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Conducts or acquires background checks and employment eligibility verifications.
• Maintains the work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for all positions.
• Helps with onboarding activities to ensure new hires receive onboarding information and deliver an exceptional first-day experience.
• Completes Forms I-9, verifies I-9 documentation and maintains I-9 files, as applicable per state guidelines.
• Prepares new-employee files, ensuring appropriate retention methods are met.
• Takes appropriate disciplinary action against employees who violate rules and regulations and address employee grievances.
• Processes complaints regarding sexual harassment, discrimination, or other instances of workplace harassment and assist in any necessary investigations and disciplinary actions.
• Conducts and analyzes exit interviews and make actionable recommendations based on data, responsible for providing exit feedback to upper management.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Oversees employee labor laws and regulations to assure compliance. Should be aware of Nevada specific laws and regulations.
• Ensure legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource federal and state requirements.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of federal and state employment law and compliance requirements.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs, including but not limited to compensation, benefits, disciplinary matters, disputes, investigations, performance management, training, and development.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations and recommended best practices; reviews policies and procedures to maintain compliance.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed/required.
• Supports and maintains safe plant/refinery areas.

Interested candidates please respond to Steve Howser, Orion Plant Services, at steve.howser@orion-eng.com, call 678-206-1048, or apply through our Careers link at https://www.orion-eng.com. Go to https://www.orionplantservices.com for more company information.

• May 2024