Human Resources Manager Position Available In Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut

Who We Are GAT Sports, a Sports Nutritional Supplement company in Fairfield County is looking for a Human Resources Manager with experience in HR/employee recruitment, and a thorough understanding of HR policies and procedures. Who You Are The Human Resources manager serves as an expert for all managers, offering leadership, guidance, and training. Recruit and select the best-qualified employees for the company. Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy that are fair and equitable for all employees. Improve and manage employee onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring a smooth transition for new hires and departing employees. What You’ll Do

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS

Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on HR-related matters, including performance management, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution. Conduct exit interviews, analyze data, and make recommendations to the management team for continuous improvement. Maintain confidentiality of sensitive HR information. Manage the annual Performance Appraisals and Management by Objectives. Coordinates employee recognition and relations programs and events.

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Recommends innovative approaches, policies, and procedures to affect continual improvements in efficiency and efficacy of the department. Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements by keeping abreast of existing and new legislation; anticipating legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions. Ensures legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource federal and state requirements; conducting investigations; maintaining records. Conduct training sessions on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.

PAYROLL:

Process bi-weekly payroll for employees and monthly payroll for independent contractors, including all employee/independent contractors changes. Keep track and manage of all employees’ approved vacation/sick time off for allotted days per employee tenure in Extensis

TALENT ACQUISTION

Manage the recruitment and selection process, including job postings, screening resumes, conducting interviews, onboarding, and Orientation. Provides tools for managers to ensure consistent recruitment and hiring practices. Ensure job descriptions are up to date and compliant with all local, state, and federal regulations. Collaborate with department managers to identify staffing needs and develop workforce planning strategies. Stay up to date on HR trends and best practices to ensure the organization remains competitive in attracting and retaining top talent. Create a compensation strategy for all employees based on market research and pay surveys. Prepares HR-related documents, such as offer letters, contracts, and termination notices.

GENERAL:

Maintain employee records and ensure data accuracy in ADP workforce. Regularly update and manage employee files, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality. Maintains employee benefits programs and informs employees of benefits; makes recommendation of benefit programs to management. Update HRA through PayFlex report of new hires/terminations. Keep track of and maintain all leaves of absence and workers comp claims. Posting of all Federal/State Laws and OSHA information.

Other Responsibilities:

Maintains a clean and organized work area. Daily filing Help to organize various company activities. Additional duties not listed above that management deems necessary for this position. What You Bring Please note, this is an on-site role working at our Monroe CT office, with only Wednesdays remote.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

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NOT APPLY UNLESS YOU SPECIFICALLY POSSESS THE BELOW EXPERIENCE

) 3+ Years of experience in an HR Generalist/HR Manager role 2+ Years of experience in onboarding and offboarding employees 1+ Years of experience specifically in Recruitment/Talent Acquisition 1+ Years of experience processing payroll/ADP Workforce Bachelor’s degree in human resources, or related field

PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP

Preferred but not required .

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related area Managerial, recruiting, payroll and benefits experience. Experience with ADP Workforce Critical thinking skills: extremely detail-oriented, initiative-taking and organized. Manage confidential/sensitive issues with diplomacy and fairness. Excellent communication skills. Self-directed, professional, and excellent people skills. Ability to work on multiple projects while managing deadlines. Proficient in MS Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Knowledge of current HR laws including ADA, FMLA, CTFLMA, CTPL, PFMLA, Workers’ Comp, EEO, COBRA, HIPPA, FLSA, Labor Law, and OSHA regulations. What We Offer #IND1