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Human Resource Manager

Salary

$105k - $120k

Min Experience

5 years

Location

Bellingham, Washington, United States

JobType

full-time

About the job

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About the role

 

DeWaard & Bode is Whatcom & Skagit counties largest local appliance retailer and we are looking for a Full time Human Resource Manager to join our team at our Hannegan retail store in Bellingham! 

Pay range: $105,000 - $120,000/yr
 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

 

Employee Relations

  • Assists with the development of Human Resources policies for the company regarding employee relations. 
  • Partners with management to communicate Human Resources policies, procedures, programs, and laws. 
  • Recommends employee relations practices necessary to establish a positive employer-employee relationship and promote a high level of employee morale and motivation. 
  • Counsels managers on employment issues and provides guidance on next steps in the progressive discipline process
  • Conduct investigations when employee complaints or concerns are brought forth. 
  • May assist with the company-wide process of organization development that addresses issues such as succession planning, superior workforce development, key employee retention, organization design, and change management. 
  • Assists with employee communication and feedback through such avenues as company meetings, suggestion programs, employee satisfaction surveys, newsletters, employee focus groups, one-on-one meetings, and Intranet use. 
  • Helps to monitor the organization's culture so that it supports the attainment of the company's goals and promotes employee satisfaction. 
  • Assists with the company-wide committees including the wellness, training, environmental health and safety, activity, and culture and communications committees 

 

Payroll Administration

  • Responsible for the preparation and processing of (weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly) payroll for approximately 115 employees. 
  • Performs all activities necessary to process payroll, including maintain related records, filing tax reports and voluntary deduction reports, processing involuntary deductions such as levies and garnishments, preparing accounting transactions and documents, documenting and updating procedures, and preparing special reports for management.

 

Compliance

  • Complies with all applicable governmental and labor laws, as well as reporting requirements, including those related to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), the Department of Labor, workers’ compensation, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), among others.
  • Protects the interests of employees and the company in accordance with company Human Resources policies and governmental laws and regulations.

 

Benefit Administration

  • Provides day-to-day benefits administration services and assists employees with any claim issues.
  • Manages and administers the benefits including scheduling and conducting benefits orientations and other benefits trainings. 
  • Handles enrollment in the carrier system(s) and in payroll system
  • Administers the 401(k) plan and participates in yearly compliance reporting.
  • Administers FMLA, ADAAA, short-term and long-term disability and worker's compensation claims.


Safety

  • May assist with the preparation of written safety and health programs and policies.
  • Identifies company safety training needs and develops and coordinates safety training programs.
  • Audits practices and records for the company to ensure compliance with company programs and federal/state occupational safety and health regulations.
  • Reviews safety committee meeting minutes and safety inspection reports and follows up as necessary. 
  • Tracks and posts OSHA-required data and files reports. 
  • Manages all claims for the company including WC, property, auto, g/l, EPL, etc. 

 

Full Cycle Recruiting

  • Develop job descriptions for all roles in the company.
  • Responsible for the timely composition and distribution of all job announcements on job boards, advertising the opening on social media, or sourcing candidates. 
  • Perform pre-screening of applicants for departments and coordinate interviews with appropriate department managers. 
  • Perform background checks on all new employees. Verifies accuracy of information received and prepares necessary documentation for those with undisclosed criminal history.
  • Complete E-Verify process for all new hires to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. 
  • May present offer of employment to candidates and negotiates the details with them.
  • Conducts new hire orientation to onboard the new employee.
  • Maintains personnel records of applicants, correspondence relating to the hiring decision of the department, and accurate reporting for EEO purposes.

 

Other

  • Perform all other duties as assigned.

 

 

Required Skills/Abilities: 

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. 
  • Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
  • Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors.
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

 

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field is preferred
  • A minimum of five years of human resource management experience preferred
  • Experience with HRIS/payroll systems; ADP Workforce Now preferred
  • Certification through HRCI or SHRM preferred

 

Required Travel

  • <20%


Physical Demands

  • Occasionally required to sit, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
  • Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. 
  • Occasionally required to talk or hear, bend, lift or climb.
  • Occasionally required to lift light weights (less than 25 pounds) 
  • Occasionally required to lift moderate weights (25-50 pounds) 
  • Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust or focus


Work Environment

  • The noise level in the work environment usually is quiet to moderate noise.
  • Kitchen Showroom - Exposure to kitchen and laundry appliances.
  • Standard office space, with desk, printer, copier, fax, etc.                    

About the company

Appliances, mattresses, furniture, HDTV's, barbecues, and vacuums Established in 1946. On a chilly November day in 1946, Kredit & DeWaard opened its doors to an eager line of people stretching a block and a half long. Originally a Firestone Tire dealer, the Kredit & DeWaard Promart store sold almost everything - household goods, hardware, paint, toys and some of the first major appliances introduced to Whatcom County. In 1962, Kredit retired and Rube Bode joined his brother-in-law Jake DeWaard, to form DeWaard & Bode. Over the years Jake and Rube shifted the focus solely to selling and servicing major appliances, quickly becoming the leading appliance retailer and servicer earning the name 'The Appliance Giants'. Today DeWaard & Bode is owned and operated locally where we still successfully operate with the same principals that Jake and Rube stood by: honesty, integrity, hard work and a promise to put the customer first. It's because of that promise that we stand behind the appliances we sell with our own full service department and say, 'We Service What We Sell'

Skills

ADP Workforce Now
Microsoft Office Suite