Human Resources Manager – Manufacturing
Full-Time, Web Application
Seabrook, NJ
Posted 8 years ago
POSITION SUMMARY
The HR Manager reports to the Plant Manager and is based out of our Seabrook, NJ location. This
individual is directly responsible for the overall administration, coordination, and implementation
of the operational human resources function at union facility with over 150 employees. The role
oversees all elements of day-to-day HR operations to include 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:
• Ensure hands-on execution of all site HR functions.
• 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 issues.
• Implement and execute employee relations programs/practices that create a positive
organizational culture and enable management effectiveness.
• Roll out and drive corporate programs (policies, development, employee engagement, etc.)
• 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 plans.
• Schedule meetings and ensure an HR presence with “off-shift” employees (2nd and 3rd shift).
• Represent function on the business unit’s leadership team, providing appropriate input in key
annual strategic processes.
• Manage and execute the recruitment process; advertising, job descriptions, applicant screening,
interview scheduling and reference checks.
• Develop and manage relationships with recruitment agencies (temporary and permanent placement).
• Manage the new employee on-boarding process.
• Maintain the HRIS, payroll systems, time and attendance systems, and ensure data integrity.
• Support the corporation’s benefits team with the coordination and management of benefits
plans; annual open enrollment, and issue resolution.
• In conjunction with the site’s safety committee, implement best demonstrated safety practices
to mitigate risk, reduce exposure and effectively manage claims.
• Serve as group’s Safety & Risk Management Officer.
• Partner with leadership to manage all required and agreed upon safety programs and training.
• Supervise and develop staff within Human Resources Department.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
• Work closely with the members of the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union in
the following areas:
o Represent the company in the day to day communications with the Union.
o Provide resolution of employee concerns and/or grievances.
o Implement Company policies and practices as related to the members of the Union.
o Assure that the company is in compliance with the Collective Bargaining Act.
o Responsible for any other items as it is related to our relationship with the United Food
and Commercial Workers International Union Local Chapter 152.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum Required Qualifications
• Bachelor degree in Business, Human Resources or related field
• Five plus (5+) years of progressive HR generalist experience in manufacturing or related
experience
• Two plus (2+) years at the management level, preferred
Additional Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in the food/beverage industry
• Experience in report writing
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be detailed oriented and have the ability to multi-task
• Must have excellent time management skills
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification preferred, or the ability to obtain
certification.
• Ability to work independently
• Stays current on laws and regulations affecting HR practices
• Credibility and Integrity
• Builds and maintains relationships
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES (if applicable)
• Manage 1 employee
• Maintains staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees; maintaining a
safe, secure, and legal work environment; developing personal growth opportunities.
• Communicates job expectations; planning, monitoring, and assessing job results; coaching, and
counseling employees; developing, coordinating, and enforcing systems, procedures, and productivity
standards.
• Establishes strategic goals; identifying and evaluating trends; choosing a course of action;
defining objectives; evaluating outcomes.
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.
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 to perform the essential job functions.
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