Human Resources Manager

About Us

The DECC Company is a highly awarded, second generation, family owned business dedicated to providing solutions for our customers with specialized, rack-spray coating applications. Founded in 1964 in Grand Rapids, MI, DECC has grown from a small, one room shop to the 100,000 square foot facility we operate today. DECC applies highly functional liquid coatings that provide corrosion protection, non-stick release, chemical resistance and high-temperature resistance across automotive and other industries. Running on the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), DECC is a family values based organization that is clear about its future, cultivates a culture of clarity, alignment and accountability, all while celebrating employees in a flexible and fun work environment. Our organization values team members that are:

• CONSIDERATE: Valuing my co-workers and treating them respectfully.
• OPEN-MINDED: Accepting differences and new ideas without passing judgment.
• RESPONSIBLE: Keeping my promises and act with integrity.
• ENTHUSIASTIC: Maintaining a positive attitude even when faced with a challenge or change.

Watch our short video and read on to learn more about how you will live these values in this role.

About this role:

The Human Resources Manager is a key member of our leadership team and is a driving force behind our employee-centric culture. This role is responsible for seamlessly delivering the strategic and tactical components of the human resources function. This role is ideal for you if you enjoy being a collaborative and strategic partner while rolling up your sleeves to get the job done across our three shift, 130 employee organization. This is a great opportunity for someone who will thrive as an HR department of one, loves engaging with the front line of our workforce and enjoys a team-oriented but hard-working environment. Those with a broad human resources and safety background in a manufacturing environment are strongly encouraged to apply. This role reports to the General Manager, with dotted line reporting to the President of the company. In this role you will:

• Create a strategic direction for Human Resources that ensures alignment with the 3 year picture and 10 year target goals.
• Advise leadership team on human resources matters, and provide insights and recommendations to support business objectives and drive organizational effectiveness
• Champion company culture and values by maintaining a collaborative, blameless, inclusive, and safe environment
• Manage all aspects of human resources and the employee lifecycle including recruiting, onboarding, compensation and benefits administration, performance management, employee relations, and separation
• Develop, implement, and manage a new values led performance management process
• Lead plant wide safety programming, compliance and workers compensation claims.
• Facilitate regular employee meetings and events including all plant meetings, monthly team lunches, and other events to propel employee engagement
• Oversee the company wellness programming and promote the importance of wellness within the workplace.
• Compile, track, and report on human resources measurables and drive improvements through analysis of trends and metrics

About you:

• You bring a Bachelor's degree and at least 10-years' experience in Human Resources within a manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• You are a pro-active, self-starter who sees and initiates opportunities for improvement
• You have demonstrated experience as a team player that drives an employee focused culture while being considerate, open-minded, enthusiastic, and responsible
• You have excellent interpersonal skills and are comfortable contributing your voice to partner with a leadership team as a trusted HR advisor
• You are driven, have strong judgment, and enjoy bringing people and processes together to work towards better organizational outcomes
• You thrive in a diverse, multi-lingual work environment, embrace inclusion and preferably are bi-lingual in English along with Spanish or Karen
• You hold a SHRM, HRCI, or other relevant Human Resources certification and are well versed in all HR compliance requirements including but not limited to Title VII, COBRA, HIPAA, ADA, FMLA, ERISA, FLSA, etc.

What's in it for you:

• Competitive compensation with with eligibility to participate in our profit sharing plan
• Great Benefits including medical, voluntary dental and vision insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, flexible spending accounts and other optional benefits
• A 401(k) plan with rich company match
• An incentivized wellness program
• Company paid life, long term disability, and AD&D insurance
• Paid time off to refresh and recharge
• 9 paid holidays
• An amazing culture that provides:
  • Flexibility: We believe that family comes first
  • Diversity & Inclusion: We provide an environment where everyone has a voice.
  • Recognition: We celebrate each other's strengths and contributions.
  • Growth: We recognize strengths and provide opportunities.

Apply for this role if you want to work with bright people in an empowering environment to do meaningful work!

We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are not only essential values but also powerful drivers of our innovation and success both internally and with our clients. We invite individuals from all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, hairstyle, or any other characteristic to apply.

Note: Reasonable accommodations can be arranged for individuals with disabilities. Working conditions are subject to modification as necessary.