Smithfield Foods Hiring for Senior Human Resources Manager Job at Smithfield, VA Full Time

This position manages, directs and coordinates the human resource policies and programs covering several of the following: labor relations, employee relations, wage and salary administration, orientation and training, safety and health, benefits and employee services. This position also manages the recruitment, development and retention of employees; EEO laws and general human resources concepts. The Senior HR Manager must take an active role in the community to develop partnership with critical resources and leaders who can provide support to the facility.

Core Responsibilities

• Implement and manage on-going policies, programs, and procedures to foster understanding of and improvement in management, supervisory or employee relations.
• Manage situations involving policy or contract interpretation. Lead and mentor others to ensure consistent application of all work rules and policies. Develop and implement innovative solutions to personnel and/or labor/employee relations issues affecting the plant to mitigate any legal or compliance-related risks.
• Proactively build a relationship with local union leadership and drive the labor relations strategy at the facility.
• Maintain a positive labor/employee relations environment at the plant by counseling managers and employees on human resource policies and rules, identifying and resolving problems or recommending courses of action.
• Supervise human resource staff directly or through supervisors; plan, assign and review assignments; counsel staff; evaluate job performance and approve or recommend actions. Actively oversee the skill development of the team and work to build ongoing bench strength.
• Ensure administrative, management and production employee retention at the plant is maintained at an acceptable level.
• Use knowledge, experience, and continuous interpretation of plant dynamics to help understand and determine the training and educational needs of the production employees and salaried staff. Oversee effective implementation of performance management, talent management, succession planning and other corporate HRIS/Talent programs effectively.
• Manage all new employee recruitment, orientation, and training, either through primary function or through performance of subordinates.
• Manage the development and ongoing execution of the plant’s Affirmation Action plan to achieve AAP goals during entire employment process for all plant employees (recruitment, promotions, transition processes)
• Perform analysis and prepare statistical reports, narrative reports and communications for use in formulating goals and objectives.
• Manage employee benefit enrollments, questions, or inquiries.
• Fosters positive community relations through proactive outreach and partnerships with government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university and 8+year’s related experience and/or training, required.
• Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in a position of leadership to include team development and management, required.
• PHR/SPHR certification, preferred.
• Manufacturing experience in an union environment, required.
• Previous experience in administration of a union contract; grievances, arbitrations and NLRB regulations, required.
• Food Manufacturing experience, preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership in the community and experience in actively engaging community leaders is required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups in community or employees of organization.
• Strong reasoning and math skills.
• Knowledge of HR Systems such systems, SAP HRIS and Workforce time-keeping preferred; Internet software; Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, Word Processing and Power Point software; Payroll database software preferred.
• Possess functional knowledge of HR related policies, regulations and employment laws.
• Bi-lingual skills preferred: speak, read, write, address groups, individuals, conduct investigations, counseling, training, mentoring, using language other than English (as applicable to the business unit).
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
• Must be able to travel 5-10% of the time.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Smithfield, VA: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Human Resources: 8 years (Required)

Work Location:

• One location