AMERISAFE is seeking a detail-oriented, productivity driven professional to add to our “Excellence Team” based in DeRidder, La. The HR Manager will oversee processes related to recruiting, training and employee relations activities. Making recommendations on employee development across the company, developing and presenting company related training, including supervisor training. Developing data for management reporting.

• Minimum of a two-year degree in business; human resources preferred
• Three or more years of experience in human resources required
• Ability and capability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the company
• Ability to appropriately handle sensitive topics in training sessions
• Analytical and critical thinking skills
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of ,or the ability to learn, specific AMERISAFE systems
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving history and reliable transportation
• Foster the AMERISAFE culture by embracing the pillars of consistency, focus, frugality, ownership and service

• Oversee recruitment and onboarding of new hires
• Partner with leadership to understand talent needs and succession planning to creating strategic plans to support employee recruitment, development and retention
• Complete 90-day follow-ups with new hires to determine success of onboarding and gauge longevity
• Prepare reports as necessary to report human resources and payroll metrics for upward reporting, including reports to the Board of Directors
• Oversee learning and development
• Research and coordinate regular quarterly and monthly training and development activities for employees and supervisors, including courses that will provide professional certifications, designations, etc.
• Oversee administration of online training platform(s), including assigning and tracking course completion
• Assist department leaders in researching training, certifications, designations, etc. as requested
• Develop, coordinate and conduct training programs as requested, including supervisor training on interviewing, performance evaluations, corrective action, etc.
• Assist department leaders with performance management, making recommendations on corrective action, using the company’s progressive discipline policy and previous performance as a reference
• Represent AMERISAFE internally and externally as required
• Foster the AMERISAFE culture by embracing the pillars of consistency, focus, frugality, ownership and service
• Performs other duties as assigned