HR Manager

About Us: ALCOM’s impressive growth has been driven by a dedicated team committed to producing the highest-quality aluminum trailers across every category. From our beginnings with a single flagship facility in Winslow, Maine, we’ve expanded to four manufacturing plants across the country. This strategic growth not only strengthens our dealer network but also creates valuable career opportunities, fosters innovation, and enhances our ability to deliver top-tier products with faster turnaround times and lower freight costs. Our team proudly manufactures 160+ standard trailer models, covering a wide range of applications—including cargo, personal watercraft (PWC), horse and livestock, car haulers, snowmobile, landscape and utility, ATV, and motorcycle trailers. We don’t just build trailers; we customize solutions, ensuring our dealers receive open and enclosed models tailored to their customers' needs. At ALCOM, we take pride in what we build and how we build it. Our success is the result of hardworking, skilled employees who share our passion for craftsmanship and innovation. POSITION SUMMARY: This position is directly responsible for the overall administration, coordination, and evaluation of the human resources function for the Bonner, Montana. This entails establishing and guiding human resources practices and ensuring continuity throughout the company. Local duties also include ensuring compliance with policies, programs, practices, and local laws; managing staffing needs; recruiting; training; personnel files; employee relations; and benefits administration. FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Manages the personnel policies and the employee handbook by reviewing and recommending improvements to the Director of HR and communicating approved changes to all employees. Aligns the human resources functions with the needs of the business. This includes but is not limited to compensation, performance management, recruiting, training, and compliance. Achieve goals based on the company's goals. Identifies action steps to achieve these goals. Provides front-line, day-to-day expertise in human resources to managers, employees and support other locations. Ensures compliance with policies by reviewing and interpreting the employee handbook and providing guidance to managers on the administration of policies. Oversees all local aspects of recruiting: posting of vacant positions, screening and interviewing candidates, selection, and new hire orientations. Ensures that new employee paperwork is completed accurately and provided to payroll on time. Address employee relations issues and promptly investigate. Oversees annual and ongoing training programs such as harassment, safety, new hire orientation, on-the-job training, etc. Manages the performance review process to ensure that reviews are processed timely. Guides managers about setting expectations and providing ongoing feedback, both positive and constructive. Processes changes in personnel within established guidelines and requests authorization for exceptions. This may include promotions, changes in salary or other compensation, changes in shift or position, etc. Provides guidance and assistance on all employee terminations; conducts exit interviews and makes recommendations for improvements as appropriate. Ensures all data is maintained accurately and submits reports as requested by management and/or government agencies. Provides reports, decisions, and results of the department about established goals. Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in the efficiency of the department and services performed. Consults with legal counsel as appropriate on personnel matters. Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned. Bachelor’s degree in human resources from an accredited university, 5 years or more of experience in human resources. Experience in a manufacturing environment is desired. Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate with C-level to hourly associates, easy to approach, and practices fair treatment of all individuals. Ability to work independently or in a team setting while managing numerous projects simultaneously to meet deadlines. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Prior experience working with Workforce Now ADP. Knowledge of the implementation of HRIS systems is desirable. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Excellent written and oral communication skills Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality. Effectively plan and demonstrate organizational skills, attention to detail, time management, and prioritization skills Demonstrates above-average problem-solving skills. Understanding of state employment laws with the ability to apply them to situations. WHAT WE OFFER: Competitive salary and benefits package Opportunities for professional development and career advancement A supportive work environment that values teamwork and innovation. If you are a proactive leader with a passion for manufacturing and a commitment to excellence, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Alcom. Alcom LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr