HR Manager / Director

Kforce has a client that is seeking an HR Manager/Director in Cromwell, CT. Key Tasks: Partner with business leaders on issue identification, action planning, and engagement initiatives Create community accountability to standard Human Resources process and order of operations, such as payroll, Workday transactions, self-service, recruitment, etc. Continuously improve on standard metrics, such as turnover, Workers Compensation claims management, employee engagement score, unemployment claims management, employee litigation, data integrity audits Ensure compliance requirements are met through strong record keeping processes, including meeting requirements for annual survey, complaint surveys, state inspections, mock surveys, etc. Keep up with trends and new regulations such as state law, minimum wage laws, federal laws, etc.; Additionally, healthcare related industry trends, such as Department of Health Services and the like Reduce employee relations issues by cultivating a positive work environment, with excellent leaders, which enables an engaged employee experience Improve employee engagement, as evidenced by reduction in employee relations issues/complaints and an increase in engagement score Business Partnership: Engage in financial planning with business leaders, including key partnerships on budgeting and planning process Understand and plan for the business implications of evolving internal demands and external market conditions; Consult with business leaders to develop and implement solutions Provide insights and advice and a compelling case, not just data, to support decision making and lead change when necessary Influence decisions by building strong stakeholder relationships and partnerships Participate and contribute to leadership, financial and business planning meetings Requirements: High School diploma/GED required; Bachelors degree preferred Certificate(s): SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP 5+ years of experience in Human Resources Process improvement experience Strong technical experience and depth in Human Resources, including application of employment laws Excellent skill in both the hard and soft skills required in Human Resources field Strong drive for results: Initiative-taker with vision and the ability to follow through with ideas Computer proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint In-depth communication skills: Ability to articulate ideas clearly and turn them into concise points with expected outcomes Ability to work effectively in a heavily matrixed organization Continuous improvement mindset with ability to identify needs and implement change Demonstrated ability to establish key relationships with business leaders and develop strong credibility Ability to maintain elevated level of confidentiality and work with highly sensitive data and information Bi-lingual skills are a plus The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave. Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions. Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.