Foster Farms Hiring for Human Resources Manager Job at Fresno, CA Full Time

Since Foster Farms’ founding back in 1939, we have always been committed to providing consumers with the highest-quality, best-tasting poultry products available. The hope is that our commitment to excellence, honesty, quality, service, and our people will shine through in everything we do.

We are always looking for talented individuals to join the Foster Farms team. We offer the experience of a large organization, but operate like a family business. More than half of our job openings are filled by internal promotion, and we encourage employees to gain a variety of experiences across different functional groups.

Job Summary:

Human Resources Manager will be responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business units. The position serves as a consultant to management on human resource-related issues; the successful Human Resouces Manager acts as an employee champion and change agent. The position formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide Human Resources support for over 1000 employees.
• Administer the policies and procedures for the Belgravia CBA with the union as well as exempt and non-union policies.
• Plan, organize and direct administrative activities of the Human Resources Department. Develop departmental systems and evaluate results in relation to established goals. Establish new approaches, procedures and guidelines to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed and within established policies and union contracts.
• Recruit for vacancies at all levels. Management positions to be filled in accordance with the Succession/Manpower Planning.
• Develop and execute recruiting plans. Network through industry contacts, association memberships, trade groups, social media, and employees. Develop and track goals for the recruiting and hiring process. Coordinate and implement high school, college and technical recruiting initiatives.
• Help create an inclusive and positive culture through meaningful employee engagement programs including onboarding, employee recognition, employee perks and offerings, employee groups, etc.
• Identify opportunities and manage platforms for employees to share work experiences and celebrate achievements
• Collaborate with other team members to design and manage events to keep employees engaged and motivated
• Plan and execute all employee events sponsored by the company, including employee and family mixers, wellness events, philanthropic efforts, and holiday events
• Develop and monitor employee recognition programs
• Provide training and development for all levels of management to ensure manpower with necessary skills are available in the future.
• Manage Employee Health Services and ensure that employees are treated within the established guidelines, while protecting Foster Farms assets from liability.
• Administer and guide salary/wage decisions, performance appraisals and assist in individual developmental plans.
• Establish EEO and AA plans of action, in accordance with Foster Farms policies. Train management in Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity.
• Conduct legal investigations regarding sexual harassment, discrimination and EEO.
• Ensure the effective administration of all Human Resources related record keeping through staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proven track record in creating and maintaining employee communications strategies and employee engagement plans and initiatives including recognition, employee engagement events and strategies for collecting employee feedback and creating action plans to address employee concerns and ideas.
• Proven work experience leading recruiting efforts for a Manufacturing facility for hourly plant and plant management positions.
• Solid ability to conduct different types of interviews (structured, competency-based, behavioral etc.)
• Hands on experience with various selection processes (video interviewing, phone interviewing, reference check etc.)
• Familiarity with HR databases, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Candidate Management Systems (CMS)
• Hands-on experience with recruiting software, as well as Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) or Human Resource Management Systems (HRMS)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strategic thinker with proven ability to drive continuous improvement and results.
• Innovative recruiting and
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Additional projects and duties as assigned

Education and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 to 10 years of experience in Human Resources supporting a manufacturing facility/plant.
• Human Resources experience in a union environment, managing a collective bargaining agreement.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities, Females, Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new employees.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities, Females, Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new employees.