Job Description

At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.

Position Summary

The HR Manager is responsible for delivering and coordinating all human resource activities and initiatives for the operations group.  Support the management teams with the plant to drive culture change, define organizational needs, determine the training and development needs and strategy, determine hiring needs, resolve employee issues, and contribute to the achievement of the overall business objectives.  This individual must possess the ability to quickly grasp the business objectives and strategies of multiple client groups and leverage human resources capabilities to support the achievement of those objectives. 

This position is based onsite in our Libertyville, IL Applied Sterilization Technologies location. To support the client base you will travel 20% domestically within your territory.

What you'll do as an HR Manager

• Plan, develop, implement, and administer HR processes and programs that increase the productivity, competence, and effectiveness of the plant.
• Consult with business and/or functional leaders in areas such as organizational assessment, succession planning, organizational structure, workforce planning, and change management in order to strengthen overall organizational capability.
• Ensure alignment of HR processes i.e. talent management reviews, performance management, compensation and recruiting to the business goals.
• Counsel and/or coach employees and managers regarding employee relations issues including performance management, facilitation of formal/informal complaints to resolution, discipline and/or terminations in line with local culture and the business and legal environment.
• Drive employee engagement and satisfaction through promotion of a positive company culture while balancing employee concerns with all levels of company goals.
  Interpret employee engagement data for assigned client groups.  Partner with client groups to enable them to drive their own action plans related to improving employee engagement.
• Ensure effective talent management including assessment and development as the organization grows both organically as well as through acquisition. Assist managers in assessing and identifying resources to meet employee/departmental training needs and encouragement of employees to continuously develop their skills in their field of work.
• Assist in the hiring of new employees by performing various recruiting activities in partnership with the talent acquisition team, including staffing coordination and job requisition management.
• Manage the annual performance and salary reviews as well as the variable pay programs.
• Remain up-to-date on relevant US and state employment laws and other human resources compliance issues.  Update management on policies/processes as necessary.  Responsible for oversight and coordination of any regulatory requirements.
• Possess an understanding of employment law and diversity/EEOC compliance and promotion.
• Responsible for ensuring the accuracy of client group information by utilizing the shared services to maintain and update employee databases.  Provides management with relevant reports as needed.
• Participate and/or lead HR projects focused on continuous improvement of core programs and services.
• Act as a liaison to Benefits to properly manage employee leaves of absence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed

• Bachelor's degree in either Human Resources or a related field required
• 5+ years of Human Resources generalist experience.  
• 2+ years of HR management experience within a plant environment. 

Preferred Experience

• HR Experience working in large, public, multi-state and multi-national company.
• Manufacturing, operations, and/or distribution centers experience is highly desired.

Skills

• Demonstrated success translating business strategies into organizational and HR strategies and actions.
• Comprehensive HR experience, including a complete understanding of and hands-on exposure to the full mix of HR functions (preferably in a global environment).
• Experience with process improvement approaches (Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Practical Process Improvement, etc.)
• Experience working across a complex organizational matrix.
• A track record of positive results and an ability to show how his/her programs and policies have contributed to the growth and bottom-line profitability of an organization while enhancing or driving cultural change.
• He/she should be someone who is sought out for their opinion and advice and who can forge and maintain close relationships across all constituencies.
• Self-motivated; bias for action.
• Effective negotiating and influencing skills.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent multi-tasking, priority setting capabilities.

Other

• Ability to travel domestically, up to 20% required.

What STERIS Offers

We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being and financial future.

Here is a brief overview of what we offer: 

• Market Competitive Pay
• Extensive Paid Time Off and (9) added Holidays
• Excellent Healthcare, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Long/Short Term Disability Coverage
• 401(k) with a company match
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement and continued education programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career

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Pay range for this opportunity is $97,962 -$117,425. This position is eligible for bonus participation. 

Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed.  Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.

STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio.  Click here for a complete list of benefits:  STERIS Benefits

STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We are committed to equal employment opportunity and the use of affirmative action programs to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law.  We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.

The full affirmative action program, absent the data metrics required by § 60-741.44(k), shall be available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request. The program may be obtained at your location’s HR Office during normal business hours.

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