Contract Manager - Human Resource at Herff Jones in REMOTE, Oregon

Job Description:

Position Title: Contract Manager

Location: Remote, US

Starting Pay: $62k

THE MOST TRUSTED NAME IN CELEBRATING STUDENT MILESTONES - HERFF JONES

Herff Jones is the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students. Herff Jones' products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, yearbooks, diplomas, frames, announcements, and Greek accessories as well as motivation and recognition programs.

Since 1920, our team has worked alongside students, faculty, and staff on campuses nationwide to help build a stronger community and celebrate student milestones. Our continued success relies on hiring extraordinary talent, with a passion for making a difference and eagerness to roll up the sleeves, to help us write the story of our next 100 years.

Your Opportunity:

The Herff Jones Human Resources team is looking for a Contract Manager to join our HJ Family.

Here's How You Will Make an Impact:

Reporting to the Vice President, Human Resources the Contract Manager will support Herff Jones and the management of contracts with customers, vendors, suppliers, partners, or employees.

This important role interacts with the broader senior executive team and managers within the organization. Being a Contract Manager requires a combination strategic thinking, excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to work with users across the organization. It is essential this role stays up-to-date with industry best practices and advancements to effectively manage company contracts. Managing legal contracts is a critical function in many organizations, and having a dedicated Contract Manager is essential to ensure that contractual obligations are met, risks are minimized, and compliance is maintained.

What You Will Do On A Daily Basis:

• Contract drafting, reviewing, negotiating, execution, and analysis for the purpose of maximizing financial and operational performance, legal compliance, organization's policies and minimizing legal risk.
• Identifying potential legal issues and proposing solutions during the contract drafting process.
• Negotiates the terms and conditions in contracts and ensures compliance with them.
• Documents any changes/amendments in contracts or pending contracts that may happen during execution of the contract.
• Creates and maintains contract database for easy access and retrieval.
• Stay informed about updates and changes in relevant regulations, laws and internal policies.
• Communicate changes or updates in contracts.
• Collaborate with other departments to address any cross-functional issues.
• Oversee the entire lifecycle of contracts, from creation and negotiation to execution and renewal.
• Maintain relationships with external vendors and suppliers to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Human Resources, legal and payroll projects as assigned.

What You Will Bring the Table:

• Bachelor's degree in HR, law or business-related field or combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of experience with contract negotiations.
• High ethical standards and integrity.
• Organizational and project management skills to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Relevant certifications or memberships in project management, legal and compliance associations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communicator, both written and verbal, role interacts with all levels of senior leadership.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy and are passionate about process.
• Strong computer skills, MS Outlook calendaring, Word, Power Point and reporting in Excel.

Physical Activities:

Daily activity includes but is not limited to:

• Lifting, carrying, sitting, grasping, reaching, standing, kneeling, walking, bending, twisting.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer .
• Reading, communication, simple math.
• Be able to regularly lift/move up to 25lbs.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to above moderate.

About Herff Jones:

Indianapolis-based Herff Jones is the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students. Herff Jones' products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, diplomas and announcements as well as motivation and recognition programs. Focused on building long-term relationships through a nationwide network of over 1,400 employees and sales partners, the professionals at Herff Jones have been helping elevate the student experience throughout the lifelong journey of education for more than 100 years. For more information about Herff Jones, please visit www.herffjones.com.

Herff Jones, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, gender identity, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Herff Jones strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.

Any employment agency, person or entity that submits a résumé into this career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of Herff Jones. Herff Jones will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.

Other details

• Job Family JF_HR
• Job Function Administration
• Pay Type Salary
• Travel Required Yes
• Travel % 10
• Required Education Bachelor's Degree