HR Manager & Training Coordinator with Petzl America (UT)

Position Opening: HR Manager & Training Coordinator

Position Overview

Petzl America is looking for a proven HR professional for a new position to oversee the administration and management of employee hiring, retention, termination, compensation, personnel records, compliance with legal requirements, and long-term staffing strategies – for a staff of approximately 50 employees. In addition, the HR Manager & Training Coordinator will be responsible for organizing, managing, and tracking all company-wide training, including administrative support for Petzl America’s National Petzl Technical Institute events. Training duties will account for approximately 50% of the job.

Petzl America, a winner of Outside magazine’s “Best Places to Work Award”, is the U.S. division of Petzl, headquartered in France (www.petzl.com). The Petzl brand is closely associated with adventure, exploration, rescue, and many notable exploits in the worlds of rock climbing and alpinism.

The position is full-time and salaried and will report to the President. The position qualifies for full benefits including: health, dental and disability insurance; a generous paid time off program; holiday pay; a profit sharing plan; and 401K benefits. Our office is located in Clearfield, Utah, approximately 30 miles north of Salt Lake City. Please note: The HR Manager & Training Coordinator position will not be eligible for relocation expense reimbursements.

Primary Job Functions

I. HR Manager

§ Manage all personnel issues, including disciplinary actions and terminations and concerns regarding policies and procedures

§ Hire all employees, including screening new applicants down to three candidates and arranging interviews with Manager (who makes the final decision)

§ Administer all personnel policies and procedures and safety regulations, and ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations

§ Maintain documents and updates to the Manager Handbook and Employee Handbook; regularly update emergency procedures

• Develop and administer pay and job classification structure; evaluate the need and effectiveness of all current compensation programs
• Continuously consult with managers at all levels on key organizational issues and business concerns; assist with planning and implementation of career path objectives and performance programs
• Implement recruitment strategies that support and enhance current and future staffing needs
• Create new systems and processes to enhance and streamline existing processes and increase organizational effectiveness

II. Training Coordinator

§ Coordinate and manage all employee professional development and training, including:

o New hire training and orientation

o In-house technical training (organizing, scheduling and tracking)

o Personnel development (for growth / cross-training / employee retention)

§ Establish and maintain tracking system for all employee training and education

§ Support the design and implementation of training programs that address ways to improve organizational effectiveness (performance management, 360 reviews, employee surveys, training assessments, etc.)

§ Provide administrative assistant services for Regional Petzl Technical Institute training events

o Implement and maintain an ISO 9001 or equivalent Quality Management Program (QMP) for Petzl America’s National Petzl Technical Institute (NPTI).

o Maintain training facility records; training and assessor personnel records; NPTI current course records; and all training records for PA staff, North American Petzl Training Partners (PTP), and end users

o Assist in the application and approval process of North American PTP’s

o Assist with the planning and preparation of training course delivery

o Maintain records and documentation of North American PTP’s including audit schedules, past audit results and certificates provided

o Assist in development of NPTI annual budget

o Assist in annual NPTI QMP and training program system review and maintain review results records

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field, with PHR or SPHR certification preferred
• Minimum five years related HR experience
• Proven experience organizing and maintaining structured training programs and records
• Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks and handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy
• Proficiency with MS Office programs

§ Strong analytic and decision-making skills

• Background and participation in outdoor adventure sports, preferred

To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to jjacob@petzl.com. Applications will be accepted through March 7, 2011. No phone calls, please.