Golden State Foods Hiring for Senior Human Resources Manager Job at Conyers, GA Full Time

Job Summary

Manages all Human Resources functions and activities within a 24/7 fast paced food manufacturing environment to ensure that GSF recruits, retains and develops a qualified workforce to meet GSF and operational objectives. Ensures compliance with labor, safety, company and union rules and regulations.

Essential Functions

• Oversees the implementation, administration, and dissemination of information regarding all Human Resources functions including employment, labor relations, training, management development, employee programs, workers’ compensation, compensation, and benefits for exempt, non-exempt, and union employees, ensuring compliance with state, federal, and company policies, procedures, and regulations (e.g., FLSA, FMLA, EEO, ADA, Title VII). (40%)
• Oversees the recruitment, selection, placement, and orientation of exempt, non-exempt, and hourly employees to achieve required staffing levels and selection of the best qualified candidates. (20%)
• Oversees the administration of the company’s union contracts to ensure strong labor/management relations, compliance with contractual provisions, and smooth operations. (15%)
• Develops and implements safety programs and practices to ensure compliance with GSF standards and regulatory agencies (e.g., OSHA, DOT, etc.) and to provide a safe and healthy environment for GSF employees. (10%)
• Administers performance management and appraisal programs to ensure program effectiveness. (10%)
• Investigates employee grievances and harassment or discrimination concerns, taking the required actions to resolve problems and ensure a safe and productive work environment. (5%)
• Adheres to food safety, quality and legal compliance. In the event of a crisis (i.e. product recall, fire, etc.) delegate responsibilities as outlined in the Crisis Communications and Management Guide.
• Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or labor-related field from an accredited college or university

Experience:

• 7 to 10 years of HR leadership experience within a large (400+ employees) manufacturing environment. Food manufacturing environment is preferred.
• HR leadership experience within a union environment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert):

• General Human Resources policies and procedures (E)
• Labor contracts and labor union environment (E)
• OSHA, EEO, ADA, and related employment, labor, and safety rules and regulations (E)
• GSF concepts, procedures, and regulations (E)
• Management and supervisory concepts and techniques (E)
• Recruitment and employment practices (J)
• Relevant division concepts, procedures, and regulations (J)
• Employee relations (J)
• Training and employee development (J)
• PC word processing/spreadsheet software (J)

Skill and ability to:

• Negotiate effectively with labor unions
• Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service
• Interpret labor or human resources anomalies and identify appropriate solutions
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with employees at all organizational levels verbally and in writing
• Prepare a variety of comprehensive administrative and technical documents and reports
• Prepare and deliver presentations to management, external agencies, and employees

Leadership Responsibility

Provides oversight of human resources programs serving several hundred employees; supervises small HR staff

Performance Categories

• Productivity/quality standards: accuracy, timeliness, thoroughness
• Productivity/quality standards: human resources recruitment and retention
• Productivity/quality standards: employee performance appraisal
• Productivity/quality standards: employee relations
• Employee development
• Regulatory compliance
• Labor contract administration
• Budget
• Cost containment
• Teamwork within the department and across departments
• Project/assignment standards
• Customer satisfaction
• Safety standards and procedures: employees

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
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• What is the most number of employees you’ve had HR responsibility for? (Number of employees at the manufacturing plant(s) you were responsible for)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• HR leadership within a manufacturing environment: 5 years (Required)
• HR leadership within a union environment: 3 years (Required)
• HR leadership within the food processing industry: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No

Work Location: One location