The Human Resources Manager will partner with leaders and support the execution of strategic plans, programs and initiatives. The HR Manager is directly responsible for the overall administration, coordination, and activities of the operational human resources function including employee relations, performance management, safety, benefits administration, recruitment and retention, new employee orientation and on-boarding, EEO and new hire reporting, and coordination of company events at the facility.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES (essential functions of the job) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities include:

• Hands-on execution of all site HR functio
  • Partner with leaders to help drive business performance using sound HR knowledge in the areas of workforce planning, change management, employee productivity,

recruitment and selection, and employee relations.

• Counsel Managers and employees consistent with policies/practices, legal considerations, etc. and facilitate resolution of employee relations iss

• Implement and execute employee relations programs/practices that create a positive organizational culture and enable management effective
  • Roll out and drive corporate programs (policies, development, employee engagement, etc.)
    • Continuously assess the effectiveness of all human resources programs relative to the achievement of desired goals and outcomes and the overall business plan
  • Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulation
    • Assist management in the creation of career development plans that foster growth, based on performance reviews, Talent Review, etc.
  • Develop, coordinate, and manage training initiatives; annual Talent Review, leadership

development, employee skills training and development.

• Coordinate and manage the performance management process, and drive management in the execution of performance related action plan
  • Schedule meetings and ensure an HR presence with “off-shift” employees (2nd and 3rd shift).
• Serve as a strategic partner to the Plant Manager and the leadership team, responsible for ensuring functional alignment with the business’ strategies and strategic initia
• Represent function on the business unit’s leadership team, providing appropriate input in key annual strategic pr
  • Manage and execute the recruitment process; advertising, job descriptions, applicant screening, interview scheduling and reference check
• Manage and develop relationships with recruitment agencies (temporary and permanent placement).

• Develop, manage and maintain new employee on-boarding proc
  • Maintains and manages HRIS, payroll systems, time and attendance systems, and ensures data integrit
• Support the corporation’s benefits team with the coordination and management of benefits plans; annual open enrollment, and issue resolutio

• In conjunction with the site’s safety committee, the HR Manager will implement best demonstrated safety practices to mitigate risk, reduce exposure and effectively manage

claims.

• Partner with leadership to manage all required and agreed upon safety programs and traini

• Act as liaison with Workers Compensation insurer to manage all workers compensation claims to clos
• Supervise and develop staff within Human Resources Departme
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required Qualifications

Bachelor degree in Business, Human Resources or related field with five plus (5+) years of progressive HR generalist experience, with two plus (2+) years at the management level; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the food/beverage industry
• Previous experience in Manufacturing or production environme
• Experience in report writing
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be detailed oriented and have the ability to multi-task

• Proven organizational skills
• Must have excellent time management skills

• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), or the ability to obtain certification.
  • Ability to direct, coach and train othe
  • Consultative, influential, strategic thinking and problem solving sk

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position. This position will require considerable knowledge of principles and practices of personnel administration, effective oral and written communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills:

• Problem solving – the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillf

• Planning/organizing – the individual prioritizes and plans work activities and uses time

efficiently.

• Quality Control – the individual demonstrates a high degree of accuracy and thoroughness, very detailed oriented, monitors own work to ensure quality, and uses feedback to improve performanc
• Quantity – meets productivity standards and completes work in a timely man
  • Adaptability – the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and is able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected even
    • Dependability – the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction, and solicits feedback to improve performanc
  • Safety and security – the individual observes safety and security procedures and uses

equipment and materials properly.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

This position requires sufficient physical ability to work in a typical office setting; driving a motor vehicle and occasionally working in the field.

FREQUENT: sitting, upward and downward flexion of neck; fine finger dexterity and light to moderate finger pressure to include extended periods of keyboard and mouse use, side-to- side turning of neck, walking, standing, bending and stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting at waist, moderate wrist torque to twist equipment knobs and dials.

OCCASIONAL: squatting, kneeling, reach above and at shoulder height, moderate grasp to manipulate reference books and manuals; lifting objects weighing 20 – 35 lbs. from below waist to above shoulders and transporting distances up to 50 feet.

VISION: Ability to see in the normal visual range with or without correction. HEARING: Ability to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Human Resources Administrator reports to this position.

This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of the responsibilities that are required to successfully perform in this position. Other duties as assigned are part of every job description. The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.