Human Resources Manager

Consistent with the vision and values of Ketchum & Walton Co., the Human Resources Manager will be responsible for the following functional areas:  benefits administration, employee relations, performance management, recruitment/employment, onboarding, policy implementation and employment law compliance.

As the HR Manager, you will be responsible for the following key areas:

Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, & Onboarding

• Leads recruitment efforts for all open positions companywide
• Coordinates with external recruiters, as applicable to ensure a smooth onboarding process
• Manages the onboarding process for new hires from offer to start
• Schedules and facilitates new hire orientation and engages additional K&W team members as applicable

Employee Relations

• Investigates and seeks to resolve employee relations issues in a timely and effective manner
• Collaborates with Leadership/office managers to create corrective action plans
• Coordinates with legal counsel as needed

Talent Development & Performance Management

• Manages the bi-annual performance review process for the company
• Ensures reviews are completed and filed, follow up as needed
• Provides guidance to office managers to effectively complete and deliver reviews to their direct reports
• Recommends, facilitates and/or identifies training needs
• Manages annual employee training calendar

Benefits Administration

• Performs benefits administration including claims resolution, change reporting, and approval of invoices for payment
• Leads annual open enrollment process and collaborates with insurance broker
• Escalates enrollment issues or employee concerns to broker as needed
• Ensures that employees receive effective and comprehensive communications regarding the company’s benefit programs
• Administers leaves of absences – personal/medical

HR Compliance

• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment and benefits laws and regulations
• Completes regular updates to the employee handbook as needed
• Creates and maintains new policies and procedures as needed
• Consults with legal counsel as needed

Leadership

• Works with Executive Leadership Team (ELT) to ensure culture and performance management are in alignment
• Participates in meetings and supports ELT and local office leadership as needed
• Creates and shares reports as needed with the ELT

Other areas

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field
• 5 – 7 years of experience in Human Resources
• SHRM designation preferred

You have the following attributes and interpersonal skills:

• Maintains composure and is professional and polished in all interactions internally and externally
• Ability to build, maintain, and expand relationships across the organization
• Comfortable communicating with all levels throughout the organization and with multiple personality types
• Driven by the passion and need to succeed in the business
• Extremely organized and attentive to detail
• Ability to effectively analyze data and complex issues
• Ability to exercise appropriate judgment and effectively organize / prioritize work and multitask
• Success in being adaptable in a multi-faceted role in a fast-paced environment
• Experience solving complex problems independently
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and discretion internally and externally
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

You have the following technical skills:

• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication capabilities
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access, OneDrive, SharePoint)
• Demonstrated success in developing and operationalizing a strategic vision and executing goals
• Proficient with LinkedIn, Indeed, and other social media and career websites
• Ability to quickly learn other systems or software:
  • Paylocity
  • Ascensus
  • Ease

ADA/EEO Statement

Ketchum & Walton provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Physical Requirements:

This position will be performed in an office environment and will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person, virtually, and by telephone, and frequently operate standard office equipment such as telephone, computers, & printers. May need to lift 10-15 lbs, occasionally.

Other things to know:

• You must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check
• This position may require some travel; therefore, the candidate must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• FLSA STATUS: Full-time, exempt employee
• LOCATION: Columbus, Ohio
• TRAVEL: As needed; less than 15%
• REPORTS TO: Mary Beth Koester, CFO
• DIRECT REPORTS: n/a (for now)

Our Mission

Ketchum & Walton Co. is an employee-owned company that provides a home for committed, innovative, and driven individuals in a successful and entrepreneurial environment. We provide value to our clients through engineered solutions and product application in the areas of Air Filtration, Architectural and Interior Noise Control, HVAC equipment, and Vibration Isolation.

We partner with market leaders focused on continuous and never-ending improvement in research, development, and technology. We are committed to providing products, services, and solutions that will positively impact the bottom line through cost savings and efficiencies. We actively contribute to a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable future by enhancing acoustics, promoting air purification, and optimizing energy consumption.

Our Vision

To cultivate and sustain a World Class, employee-owned (ESOP) company by actively contributing to a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable future through our culture, processes, and technology.