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Human Resources Manager

York Saw & Knife Co. Inc. – York, PA 17406

Job Summary

York Saw & Knife Company ("YSK"), a custom metals manufacturer in business for over 120 years, is hiring a Human Resources Manager. YSK is an industry leader for saws used in lumber mills and industrial knives used in the food processing and packaging industries.

The Human Resources position is exempt and is responsible for two locations in north York. It will report directly to the company president and be a member of the executive team. There is a combined total of 90 employees between the two locations. Base hours are 8:00AM until 5:00PM Monday through Friday with an hour for lunch. The position will be fully on site to learn the business and interact in person with employees and coworkers. A work history of 5+ years in human resources, that includes family-owned business and custom manufacturing, would be preferred. Compensation is commensurate with experience and benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, 401k match, holidays, paid vacation and sick time.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide coaching and support to leadership and employees regarding Human Resources policies, procedures, programs, questions and concerns.
• Keep accurate records, initiate and analyze trends of Human Resources employee transactions, including but not limited to hires, promotions, benefit eligibility, transfers, performance reviews, disciplinary actions and terminations.
• Ensure corporate legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource federal, state and local requirements, including conducting investigations, maintaining records and representing the organization as appropriate.
• In conjunction with appropriate management, responsible for functions related to recruitment, including but not limited to determination and documentation of position opening, creation of job posting, advertising, applicant screening & evaluation, reference checking, preemployment testing and interviewing.
• Develop and maintain professional contacts with employment agencies, placement firms, learning institutions and other applicant sources, including applicable job fairs, to attract and recruit talent.
• Development and implementation of employee orientation program to foster thorough understanding of Company benefits, culture and expectations.
• Responsible for tracking and recording of accurate employee time in timekeeping software, including but not limited to documentation and reporting of tardiness, unplanned absences, early departures, vacation and overtime.
• Accurate weekly processing of payroll, and activities related to payroll, such as updated rates, dates, ACA information, deductions, etc.
• Develop, maintain, coach and support supervision in administering company policies, procedures and programs. Serve as an advisor to leadership on policies and related actions, including compensation, staffing and employee relations/retention issues.
• Responsible for research, recommendations, administration, open enrollment, communication, compliance and documentation of employee benefit programs including coordination with vendors, brokers, leadership and point of contact for employees.
• Exhibit exemplary communication skills, professionalism, diplomacy and consistency in dealings with company employees in day-to-day exchanges.
• Participate in employee disciplinary and/or counseling issues with supervision as necessary. Review and ensure consistency in disciplinary documentation.
• Balance employee advocacy with company expectations and culture.
• Responsible for administration of workers' compensation claims, including accurate reporting, updating OSHA logs, working with the Workers' Compensation administrator, and following up with affected employees, including light duty program.
• Be proactive and understand unemployment compensation dealings with exiting employees as well as the administration of Relief from charges actions.
• Promote and initiate ethical business practices when dealing with Company property and employees.

Requirements

• College degree preferred, but not required
• Human Resources certification preferred, but not required
• Minimum of 5 years of Human Resources generalist experience in a manufacturing environment

Key Skills

• Confidential
• Intellectual curiosity
• Desire simplicity
• Empathy
• Courage
• Desire for continuous improvement
• Professional demeanor
• Diplomacy
• Highly organized and task oriented
• Advanced computer skills, especially Office Suite
• An ability and desire for continuous learning
• Ability to focus ad produce accurate work
• Dependable self-starter/proactive

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Interested candidates should email resume to Dawn at dmyers@yorksaw.com for consideration.

Posted January 14, 2025

Removal February 13, 2025