S&S Activewear · 2 hours ago
Human Resources Manager (multiple locations) Hybrid
Reading, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $95K/yr
5+ years expS&S Activewear is a leading North American distributor of imprintable apparel. The HR Manager/Sr. HR Business Partner is responsible for providing HR leadership and guidance, implementing strategic HR initiatives, and partnering with business leaders to drive transformation and employee engagement.
ApparelFashionLifestyle
No H1B
Responsibilities
Partners with the business leaders help guide and support the business initiatives and align them against the Human Resource strategy
Acts as a change agent, working in partnership with business leaders to drive the transformation agenda- developing transition / change plans, leading communication, and engagement activities, ensuring managers are equipped to handle all people matters
Responsible for partnering with internal departments such as Recruiting, Talent Enablement, Total Rewards and more
Implements, interprets, and administers employee and labor relations programs, projects, tasks, or initiatives that align with company goals and objectives. Responsibilities include employment, employee relations, labor relations, compensation administration, performance management, benefits, recognition, training and planning of staffing requirements and workforce communications
Must be visible and accessible to all distribution center employees, to include routine walks on the production floor
Facilitates and/or provides training and development (including orientation) to management and the workforce
Provides coaching and advice to managers and employees to facilitate problem resolution and provide day-to-day support and advice
Maintains and coordinates employee recognition programs to include responsibility for the Employee Engagement Budget and planning
Effectively administers existing programs in accordance with policies and procedures
Conduct interviews and exit interviews as needed
Analyzes data to make recommendations to the management team for corrective action and continuous improvement
Provides Employee Relations expertise and shapes the local ER strategy for their area ensuring all policies and procedures are legally compliant, managers are trained and aware of how to handle employee matters, leading and supporting leaders when it comes to local consultation / negotiation with employee bodies and responds to all employee matters to gain resolution
Promotes diversity related initiatives within assigned areas or countries
Supports timely and effective communication and administration of deliverables
Utilizes internal and external data, generates, and analyzes reports as required to provide basis for business cases and meet regulatory requirements as necessary
Travels as required
Work afterhours as dictated by business whether mandatory or voluntary
Performs other duties as assigned
Responsibility to lead, develop, and coach one onsite team member in Human Resources
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business, Social Sciences, or related field; minimum of five years of progressively responsible HR management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to work in warehouse environments with unregulated temperatures that may range from mild to moderately warm or cold depending on the season
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with HRIS platforms, preferably ADP or Workday
Strong verbal and written communication skills
English proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking
Solid mathematical and analytical skills
Preferred
HR professional certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR)
Fluency in the local language
Master's degree
Bilingual candidates
Benefits
Vacation
Personal, and Sick time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) plan
Discounts on brand‑name apparel
Fun employee events
Meaningful opportunities for growth and advancement
Company
S&S Activewear
S&S Activewear is a leading, technology-enabled apparel and accessory distributor in the US and Canada, with 4M+ sq ft of warehouse space.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-01-20Acquired
Leadership Team
Christopher Kodosky
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Alaina Brooks
Chief Legal Officer
Recent News
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