Human Resources Manager

Objective

The Human Resources Manager plays a critical role in the design and execution of Organizational Development strategy and Compensation & Benefits programs. The HR Manager is both a strategic and tactical leader who works closely with the C-Suite to recruit and develop the talent necessary for the organization to achieve its goals. The HR Manager must be closely aligned with the C-Suite to understand the company’s business needs and deliver the necessary human resources to meet those needs.

Organizational Relationships

The Human Resources Manager reports to the Chief Financial Officer, with a dotted line to the CEO and other C-Level positions.  

Primary Job Duties

1. Plan, develop, organize and direct the implementation and operation of the human resources department, including short and   long-range program planning and development. 
2. Interpret and implement policies and procedures according to the Fair Labor Standards Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as help administer COBRA, ERISA, FMLA, etc., and all relevant federal, state and local regulations.
3. Partner with CEO and executive team to implement performance-based bonus plans that support culture and profit goals of the company and drive a high-performance culture at the company.
4. Manage annual performance assessment and employee goal setting processes. 
5. Facilitate company training programs and draft professional development plans, as needed
6. Manage company compensation programs, including annual merit increases, hourly wage adjustments, incentive compensation, and salary benchmarking.
7. Manage recruiting and placement practices, including candidate selection and onboarding processes.
8. Counsel employees on the interpretation and application of human resources policies and procedures.
9. Oversee compliance with the non-subscriber program for all work-related injuries. 
10. Manage contractual and business relationships with multiple third-party vendors providing essential services to the company.
11. Responsible for planning and facilitation of the company’s employee engagement  activities, including town halls, employee surveys and follow-on communication and actions plans.  
12. Maintain floor presence in operations to further enhance employee engagement.
13. Provide organization with HR support to be able to meet aggressive goals and objectives.
14. Direct all HR support activities including payroll, benefits, compliance, and program audits.
15. Partner with the CEO and other members of the senior management team to execute the organization's overall vision, mission, values, beliefs, and strategic goals in an exemplary manner.
16. Maintain legal compliance in all areas.
17. Assume responsibility of labor and employee relations, including employee investigations and corrective actions.
18. Oversee HRIS (human resources information system), employee hours, vacation tracking, and updating employee information.
19. Other duties as assigned.

Position Pre-Requisites

Demonstrated experience managing organizational change in situations where a strong company culture exists but can be improved upon. Experience leading Human Resources in a growth-based company. A track record of building HR systems and tools. A track record of developing talent at all levels for a growing company. 

Skill Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Management or equivalent required. 
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in progressive senior HR roles required.  
• Bilingual language skills (English/Spanish) highly preferred.  
• Experience in food industry operations preferred. 
• SPHR Certification preferred. 

Physical Requirements

This position requires the employee to regularly sit, use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.  The employee will need to frequently stand and walk.  This position requires the employee to occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.  

Working Conditions

The work environment is characteristic of a standard office environment; however, time will be spent in various other departments, including the manufacturing plant.