General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, a premier provider of ordnance weapons and tactical systems to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied nations, has an opening for a Sr Manager, Human Resources to join our Wilkes-Barre, PA Team. We take pride in supporting the mission of the warfighter by delivering the best, to the best. Our products can be found with every U.S. military branch and with allies around the world. We are looking for a motivated and creative leader to help shape and support our mission.

GD-OTS in Wilkes-Barre offers great benefits that are effective the first day of employment! Medical, dental vision, 401k and many other benefits are available without a waiting period.

Summary:

You must be a dynamic and innovative Sr Manager with experience in designing, implementing and monitoring a variety of HR programs in support of a high performance culture and diverse workforce. Anticipates and plans for long-term human resource needs and trends in partnership with business management. We are looking for a leader that has passion for making a difference and a proven track record in the HR field, excellent interpersonal skills, keen understanding of business operations, who always acts with integrity and works collaboratively to ensure your role as a trusted advisor.

• Manages the HR function of an organization
• Oversees execution of human resources policies and programs, which may include onboarding, training and career development, employee relations, and compensation and benefits planning
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including EEO, FMLA, and FLSA
• Assists line managers in the application of HR programs to departmental operations
• Lead and develop a team of HR professionals in a high growth, rapidly changing environment
• Organizational development, coaching and mentoring
• Answers employee/candidate questions about HR policies and offerings
• Leads and directs the work of other employees and has responsibility for personnel actions including hiring, performance management, and termination with concurrence from HR & Senior Leadership
• Partner with Talent Acquisition with recruiting, interviewing, and selecting employees to fill vacant positions
• Administer and maintain accurate records of necessary federal, state, and local reports as required by the applicable laws, SOPs, and company policies
• Maintain and update employee records and files in HRIS system
• Maintain knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees and reduce legal risks
• Performs other related duties as assigned

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Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent combination of relevent education & experience
• Five (5) to seven (7) years related Human Resources or Management experience and/or combination of experience and education
• Willingness and ability to drive to and support four (4) area locations

Preferred Qualifications:

• HR experience with companies supporting 500 or more employees in a manufacturing environment, including multishift organizations
• Strong preference bilingual - fluent in Spanish, written and verbal
• Previous work with Universities and/or Technical Schools to support and develop workforce pipelines
• Human Resources Certifications PHR and/or SHRM-CP
• Experience in Labor Relations

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong computer skills, administrative data control, scheduling and team interface
• Looks for ways to improve and promote operational excellence and partner with Operations leadership
• Must be able to possess strong, planning, execution and multitasking skills and have demonstrated ability to reprioritize and quickly adapt to changes
• Must be able to manage quickly changing priorities while meeting deadlines
• Works within the highest level of integrity, ethics and safety
• Operates under minimal direction and exercises independent judgment
• Decisions are guided by policy, procedures and business plan

Other Requirements:

• Proficiency with MS Office 365 tools
• Professional demeanor and presentation skills for frequent customer meetings, presentations, and site visits
• Experience in Talent Acquisition systems (i.e. iCIMS)
• Experience and understanding of HRIS systems (i.e. PeopleSoft)
• Experience with regulatory strategy and reporting, including AAP, I-9, EEO, Pre-Employment process, OFCCP and EEOC requirements

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only.  The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills.  Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee’s at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.