Human Resources Manager (HR Manager)

Position Title: HR Manager Minimum Entry Salary *: Negotiable Location: Americus, GA OR Warner Robins, GA Services Area/Programs: HR Position Summary: The Human Resources Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Human Resources function while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and organizational policies. This position serves as a strategic partner to leadership by providing guidance on employee relations, talent acquisition, workforce planning, compensation, benefits administration, performance management, employee engagement, organizational development, and regulatory compliance. The HR Manager leads initiatives that support a high-performing workforce and promotes a culture of accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement. The position is responsible for managing HR systems, maintaining personnel records, supporting organizational governance efforts, and implementing workforce strategies that align with organizational goals. Description of Duties: Essential Duties and Responsibilities : Human Resources Administration: Administer and maintain human resource programs, policies, and procedures. Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Maintain employee personnel files and official employment records. Manage HRIS systems, employee data integrity, and reporting requirements. Conduct internal audits of personnel records and HR processes. Recruitment and Workforce Planning: Manage recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. Coordinate job postings, candidate screening, interviews, and hiring activities. Collaborate with department leaders on workforce planning and staffing strategies. Monitor vacancy trends and workforce metrics. Assist with position control and staffing governance initiatives. Employee Relations: Provide guidance to managers and employees regarding workplace issues. Investigate employee complaints, concerns, and policy violations. Facilitate conflict resolution and corrective action processes. Support employee engagement and retention initiatives. Maintain confidentiality regarding employee and organizational matters. Performance Management: Coordinate employee performance evaluation processes. Support leadership with performance improvement plans and coaching strategies. Ensure timely completion of annual evaluations. Monitor organizational compliance with performance management standards Compensation and Benefits: Administer employee benefit programs and enrollment activities. Assist with compensation analysis and market benchmarking. Coordinate leave administration, including FMLA and other protected leaves. Support payroll processes and personnel action administration. Compliance and Risk Management: Monitor compliance with employment laws, wage and hour regulations, and organizational policies. Maintain required HR reporting and documentation. Support accreditation, regulatory surveys, audits, and compliance reviews. Assist with policy development and implementation. Training and Development: Identify organizational training needs. Coordinate employee development programs. Provide leadership support regarding employee development initiatives. Facilitate orientation and HR compliance training programs. Leadership and Organizational Support: Serve as a resource to supervisors and managers regarding human resource matters. Participate in strategic planning and workforce development initiatives. Prepare HR-related reports, presentations, and recommendations for organizational leadership. Support organizational governance, staffing analysis, and operational effectiveness initiatives. **Supervisory Responsibilities: May supervise Human Resources Generalists, Recruiters, HR Coordinators, or other assigned staff. Responsible for hiring, training, coaching, evaluating, and discipl ning assigned team members. Promotes a culture of accountability, customer service, and continuous improv **