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Location

Utah | United States

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Job description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

RS designs, engineers, and manufactures composite utility poles and related products for the electric transmission and distribution sectors. By applying superior resin formulations, stringent quality processes and dedicated utility servicing, RS is the global leader in composite utility structure design and manufacturing. The company's PowerONTM poles' unique modular designs satisfy hardened grid requirements from basic 40-foot distribution to 345kV transmission lines with engineered confidence. Using a controlled manufacturing environment, RS can match supply to utilities' needs whether it is general replacement, restoration, new builds, or multi-year whole grid hardening programs. PowerONTM poles have been rigorously field-tested, demonstrating superior resilience against numerous threats to the electrical grid, including wildfires, hurricanes, tornadoes, woodpeckers, and other potential hazards. RS has manufacturing facilities in Tilbury, Ontario, Canada and St. George, Utah, USA, and is in the process of establishing its newest facility in Houston, Texas, USA. RS is a portfolio company of and principally owned by Werklund Growth Fund L.P. (part of Calgary, Alberta, Canada-based ) and , a New York-based global investment firm founded in 2015 to advance the global energy transition. More information on RS and PowerONTM poles is available at


Position Overview:

Are you a hands-on, highly reliable leader prepared to play a pivotal role within our management team? As the Plant HR Manager, reporting directly to the Director of Human Resources - Operations, your responsibilities include leading the HR team (2 Generalists) in steering people management and strategy at our plant, spearheading transformative initiatives, and overseeing a comprehensive array of employee-related services in Human Resources, covering staffing, employee investigations, employment documentation, job evaluations, compensation, and benefits.

Ready to bring a dynamic and results-oriented mindset to the table? Your experience should demonstrate a track record of leading HR functions in a transformative manner, encompassing talent management, employee relations, and strategic planning. Join us as a key player in our journey to enhance the HR function and elevate RS Technologies as an employer of choice in the industry, fostering an organizational culture aligned with our core values of respect, integrity, quality, teamwork, and professional growth.

BEHAVIORAL TRAITS:

Predictive Index questionnaire will be sent by RS during the interview process

• Collaborative Facilitator: In the role of a collaborative facilitator, you play a crucial role in teamwork, fostering an environment where collaboration thrives. Your strength lies in active listening, reliability, and diligence. Much like a cornerstone supporting a structure, you contribute to building a strong and cohesive team.

• Analytical Problem-Solver: As an analytical problem-solver, your natural inclination for dissecting challenges, coupled with a patient and disciplined approach, significantly contributes to cultivating a culture that prioritizes efficiency and results. Your role involves navigating complexities with a strategic and detail-oriented mindset.

• Adaptive Strategist: In the capacity of an adaptive strategist, your results-driven approach revolves around foreseeing challenges and flexibly adapting strategies. Your analytical mindset leans on data to make informed decisions and formulate effective strategies, ensuring a proactive and forward-thinking approach to HR management.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

HR Leadership:

• Lead the HR function at the St. George facility, providing expert guidance and executing on key HR projects.
• Directly manage the HR Generalists, ensuring optimal performance in the local HR team.
• Cultivate a collaborative culture within the HR group (plants U.S./Canada and Corporate HR).
• Execute HR programs, aligning them with corporate HR processes and programs.
• Collaborate with HR colleagues to share best practices and successes across the company, fostering peer networks.
• Continuously learn from challenges, manage personal development, and contribute to the development of HR colleagues.

Strategic Business Partnership:

• Build effective relationships with leaders, balancing plant/facility needs with corporate HR guidelines.
• Provide transparent insight into work and solving business problems through the talent lens.
• Coach leaders and individual contributors at the manager level and below for mutual success.
• Partner with leadership to develop and execute strategies that 1) build leadership and technical talent, 2) engage employees and improve morale, and 3) focus on diversity and inclusion.
• Identify and leverage metrics throughout the organization to derive insights, report findings, and enhance processes and policies.

Employee Relations/Communication:

• Maintain open communication and a positive employee relations environment at the plant by counseling managers and employees on human resource policies and rules.
• Lead employee investigations; Investigate, mediate, and follow up on employee concerns, adhering to progressive disciplinary procedures.
• Manage situations involving policy or contract interpretation; lead and mentor others to ensure consistent application of all such rules and policies.
• Provide fairness, encouragement, and advice, identifying training needs, counseling, and performance improvement plans.
• Develop and implement innovative solutions to personnel and/or labor relations issues affecting the plant to mitigate any legal or compliance-related risks.
• Implement and manage ongoing policies, programs, and procedures to foster understanding of and improvement in management, supervisory, or employee relations.
• Escalate risks to the HR Director, Operations when necessary.

Workforce Planning, and Employee Lifecycle Management:

• Manage, track, and maintain progressive discipline measures and accurate documentation, ensuring compliance, ideally with ISO 9001:2015 standards.
• Manage the plant onboarding/offboarding, including conducting new employee orientation monthly and managing exit interview process.
• Manage all training activities and documentation at the plant level, collaborating with corporate HR L&D on company-wide programs.
• Forecast current and future talent needs, maintaining a succession plan for plant salaried and hourly staff.
• Develop and maintain job descriptions in alignment with the corporate HR team.
• Administer and document performance reviews, employee personal development plans, and benefit programs.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, federal and state regulations, and maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Oversee external recruitment agencies that support hourly production and external agencies managing leaves of absence (STD, LTD) and return-to-work programs.
• Perform and document exit interviews.
• Manage employee engagement through recognition/appreciation programs.

IDEAL EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's or preferably a master's degree in human resources, Business/Administration (MBA), Manufacturing, Human Resources Management, and/or Industrial/Organizational Psychology.
• 8-10 years of progressive Human Resources experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of HR Manager experience showcasing expertise with thorough employee investigations and documentation.
• In-depth knowledge of Utah State-specific employment laws and regulations over the past 3 years.
• Workforce Planning and Development: Showcasing highly developed skills in workforce planning and development, particularly with hourly staff and shifts.
• System Proficiency: Boasting experience with Ceridian/Dayforce modules, a notable advantage.
• Additional abilities: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Strong supervisory skills; Effective project management; Strong business acumen; Demonstrated change management skills.
• HRCI or SHRM certifications are a plus, not a must.

JOB TYPE : Full-time, On-site

WORK LOCATION : St. George, UT

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

• Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.
• Incumbents may sit for long periods of time at a desk or computer.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Incumbents may use calculators, keyboards, telephone, and other office equipment during normal workdays.
• Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in completion of job duties.

COMPENSATION:

A competitive compensation package, including a base salary, annual target incentive bonus, and full benefits.

BENEFITS:

• 401(k) & 401(k) matching
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• COBRA Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Health savings account
• Employer-paid short-term disability
• Employer-paid Life insurance
• Optional additional Life insurance for employee/spouse
• Optional long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off

RS Technologies is an equal-opportunity employer; we value a combination of ideas, perspectives, and cultures at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V.

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