HR Manager

Summary:

Looking for a strong HR leader for a nationwide food manufacturing facility in the Southern Tier. The HR Manager will continuously build the organizational ability for a large plant. This role will implement talent development programs and lead strategy and tactics that will drive a positive culture within the plant.

Duties and Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Leads and drives plant employees and HR team in all HR matters
• Lays out employee benefit plans
• Administers existing programs in accordance with policies including EEO and ADA compliance
• Consults with employees and management on facility issues. Investigates causes and resolves problems, while making recommendations on better execution going forward
• Develops and implements effective action plans within organization policies and procedures
• Manages the recruitment and hiring process to ensure staffing needs are met
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local guidelines
• Initiative and perform training for employees at all levels
• Manage employee and labor relations activities
• Identify opportunities to develop and implement new practices to achieve business goals
• Implement HR initiatives to improve company effectiveness – including employee performance processes, talent development, and company culture
• Works to support and administer Affirmative Action program
• Lead internal and external audits. Perform pre audit activities to minimize risk
• Recommends changes to increase employee performance, reduce costs
• Tracks and analyzes data and trends

Required Skills/Qualifications (including but not limited to):

• Bachelor’s Degree is required in a HR or Business-related field
• 5+ years’ experience with labor relations, employee relations, recruitment, talent development, and employee benefits roll out
• 5+ years in a manufacturing environment, preferably in food manufacturing
• Be a natural change agent with a continuous passion for HR
• Consult with other upper management on talent management & organizational design issues
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Able to deliver and execute high quality & consistent HR processes and services
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills
• Able to communicate with all levels of a manufacturing organization
• Skilled in organization, prioritization and attention to detail
• Able to adapt to an ever-changing environment and operational needs
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized