HR MANAGER I

At Gerdau, we empower our people to grow, thrive, and make a difference-together. With a culture built on trust and teamwork, we offer meaningful work, continuous development, and opportunities to shape your future. We invite you to come work with us, where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and your career is forged with purpose

We Have:

• A strong global presence with mills that transform millions of metric tons of raw material to produce steel beams, flat-rolled steel, merchant bar, rebar, spikes, and wire used by the automotive, appliance, construction, machinery, and equipment industries.
• A thriving culture that embraces diversity, encourages innovation, and creates products that serve humanity.
• An environment that values teamwork, safety, and sustainability.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and the belief that we can create a better future for our employees and our global community by investing in people, processes, and technology.

We Offer:

• Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Plans on your 1st day of work! Health & Dependent Care (Flexible Spending Account)
• Bonus
• 100% Matching 401K up to 6%
• Life/Accidental Life Insurance
• Health Advocate Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Career Path System and Training
• Opportunity to grow and create

You Have:

• Four-year college degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or other related field Graduate degree and/or PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification preferred
• 7+ years of human resources experience
• 2-3 years of relevant experience in an industrial manufacturing setting preferred
• Excellent consulting, client management and business literacy skills
• Strong conflict management skills
• Ability to effectively communicate information to key stakeholders (employees, local leadership, and division level management)

Your Purpose:

This position directly reports to the Wilton Mill Plant Manager. The incumbent will Administer and/or manage Human Resource processes covering several or all the following areas: employee relations, recruiting, wage and salary administration, training and development, career and succession, performance management, safety, benefits, and employee services for the Wilton Mill and downstream locations (approximately 230 employees).

Your Work:

• Responsible for all personnel actions regarding direct reports including but not limited to assigning work duties/responsibilities, performance and salary reviews, disciplinary actions, termination, etc.
• Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with HR groups to develop solutions, programs, and policies.
• Conduct recruitment effort for open positions and support hiring managers in the selection process (from cultural fit, competency, behavior standpoints). Manage recruitment process by assisting managers to define position requirements and potential sources of applicants.
• Serve as liaison on compensation and benefits issues.
• Responsible for maintaining job descriptions and evaluations on an accurate and current basis; assuring personnel are in proper classification.
• Ensure uniform interpretation and application of wage and salary policy to provide internally equitable employee compensation.
• Communicate total compensation opportunities to employees and respond to employee questions related to applicable Compensation plans and programs.
• Identify training needs and work with corporate training teams to implement programs.
• Facilitates training sessions locally when applicable.
• Coordinate employee communications to promote employee understanding of programs, policies, and objectives.
• Personnel Planning, department manning and budgeting responsibilities.
• Recommend and coordinate employee engagement activities.
• Ensure legal compliance with various governmental laws and regulations. Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Provide guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning, succession planning.
• Coordinate C&S cycles, local people development committees, 360º degree feedback surveys and competency assessments; ensure consistent application of corporate policies and procedures.
• Partner with management to conduct performance evaluations.
• Coordinate performance reviews and performance improvement processes for all employees; ensure consistent application of corporate policies and procedures.
• May assist international employees with expatriate matters and related HR matters.
• Employee Relations: Responsible for advising supervisors, superintendents and managers on employee grievances, discipline and related problems. Ensure positive labor relations are maintained and uniform interpretation and application of the Collective Agreement. Coordinate grievances and negotiations through to completion.

Job Specifications:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Excellent consulting, client management, and business literacy skills
• Strong conflict management skills
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common financial reports and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from employees, customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management and public groups.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• This position requires an Onsite Presence Monday-Friday and will include some work outside of first shift operating hours. This is a 24/7 Manufacturing Site.

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.

If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or [email protected]