HR Manager - Lorton, VA

Mccarthy Services - Lorton, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Lorton, VA

1-10 employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

McCarthy Services is seeking an HR Manager to join our leadership team in Lorton, VA. This role is pivotal as it acts as a strategic HR business partner, bridging the gap between management and employees. The ideal candidate will adopt a hands-on approach, focusing on enhancing employee engagement and fostering a positive workplace culture. The HR Manager will be responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating various human resources functions, including employee engagement events, personnel policies, and ensuring compliance with safety training regulations. In this position, the HR Manager will establish and maintain a positive employer-employee relationship, promoting high morale among staff. The role involves working closely with managers to reduce turnover rates and improve employee retention. The HR Manager will provide current and prospective employees with essential information regarding company policies, job duties, working conditions, wages, promotional opportunities, and employee benefits. Additionally, the HR Manager will ensure accurate documentation of personnel changes and maintain employee files in compliance with legal standards. The HR Manager will also be responsible for identifying legal risks and ensuring compliance with government reporting requirements for EEO, ERISA, and Wage & Hour regulations. This includes managing the staffing process, administering pre-employment testing, conducting interviews, and performing reference checks on potential candidates. The HR Manager will plan and conduct new employee orientations to foster a positive attitude towards the company's objectives and culture. Furthermore, the HR Manager will communicate and implement policies and procedures that align with the company's needs while adhering to regulatory guidelines. Collaborating with the division human resources manager, the HR Manager will address succession planning issues, identifying internal strengths for filling key openings within the service center. Providing feedback on employees' potential for promotion based on performance reviews and personal interactions will also be a critical aspect of this role. Maintaining employee confidentiality and responding to information requests will be essential to uphold trust and integrity within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Establish a positive employer-employee relationship and promote a high level of employee morale.
• Create a fun and interactive work environment for all employees.
• Work closely with managers to reduce turnover and raise retention.
• Provide current and prospective employees with information about policies, job duties, working conditions, wages, opportunities for promotion, and employee benefits.
• Ensure accurate documentation of personnel changes and additions to employee files.
• Identify legal risks and ensure government reporting for EEO, ERISA, and Wage & Hour regulations.
• Manage the staffing process including the administration of pre-employment testing, conducting interviews, and reference checks on potential candidates.
• Plan and conduct new employee orientation to inform and foster a positive attitude toward company objectives.
• Communicate and implement policies and procedures that meet the needs of the company and comply with regulatory guidelines.
• Work closely with division human resources manager on succession planning issues to identify internal strengths for filling key openings in the service center.
• Provide feedback regarding employees' potential for promotion based on personal interaction, performance reviews, and conversations with employees at all levels.
• Maintain employee confidentiality and respond to requests for information.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal skills such as empathy, conflict resolution, active listening, and emotional intelligence.
• Strong background in safety compliance and training.
• Ability to work discreetly with confidential material.
• Strong ethics and the ability to work as an effective, collaborative team member.
• Strong relationship management skills with employees.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Pet insurance
• Free 24/7 Virtual Telemedicine Services from the first day of employment
• Enhanced Dental Insurance options
• Legal Insurance Plan available