Human Resources Manager - Beverage Manufacturing
14 days ago
Bridgeton
Job Description Lassonde Pappas & Co. is a US Leader in beverage manufacturing dedicated to our team members, customers and consumers satisfaction. We remain committed to our small-town roots and rural values. Hardworking and caring are qualities that make our teams special. Since 1942, we’ve been producing delicious products for our customers across the country! To provide the best for our customers, we focus on building the best team by creating and advancing an inclusive environment amongst our diverse workforce. If you’re passionate about customer satisfaction, reliable, and committed to being and doing better, join us! We value each of our employee’s total wellbeing. To support employees in all stages of their wellness journey, we have a robust benefits program including: medical, dental, and vision coverage options, growth and development potential, along with 401-K, Life & Disability Insurance, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement, Health Fairs, Gym Membership Discounts, and so much more! Pay Range for this position is: $102,000-$153,000 plus annual bonus, depending on experience. POSITION SUMMARY The HR Manager reports to the Senior HR 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 a union facility with over 150 employees. The role oversees all elements of day-to-day HR operations including employee relations, performance management, safety, benefits administration, recruitment and retention, new employee orientation and onboarding, EEO and new hire reporting, and coordination of company events at the facility. Primary 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 onboarding 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 the 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 the 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:, • Represent the company in the day-to-day communications with the Union., • Provide resolution of employee concerns and/or grievances., • Implement Company policies and practices as related to the members of the Union., • Assure that the company is in compliance with the Collective Bargaining Act., • 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's degree in Business, Human Resources, or a 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 with union, • Experience in report writing, • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, • Must be detail-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 2 employees, • 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. Lassonde Pappas & Co., Inc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
