Innophos Hiring for Human Resources Manager Job at North Salt Lake, UT Full Time

The HR Manager (HRM) is the strategic HR business partner overseeing employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, and total compensation activities at our North Salt Lake, UT and Geismar, LA plants. The position works with management, employees and HR colleagues across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization and to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention at the sites. The HRM maintains an effective level of business literacy about the business unit’s goals, culture and its current priorities.

In addition to North Salt Lake, UT, this position can be located in Geismar, LA or Cranbury, NJ along with a 50% travel requirement to support the Utah plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages complex employee relations issues and conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations
• Provides performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions)
• Provides compensation guidance to line management (promotions, merit, adjustments, bonus)
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees and maintenance of records, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation
• Develop and implement effective talent acquisition strategies to attract a diverse pool of qualified and capable talent for the organization
• Works closely with management, employees and HR colleagues to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs and policies
• Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning
• Identifies training needs and develops plans to address skill gaps
• Manages site employee leave of absence and return to work process
• Maintains knowledge of company benefits programs and provides guidance to employees

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor s degree in HR or related field; advanced degree a plus
• SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR a plus
• Minimum of 7 years HR experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working in a fast-paced and changing environment

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity, performance management, federal/state employment laws
• Capability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies
• Demonstrated ability to establish key relationships with business leaders and develop strong capability
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality working with highly sensitive information
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills, including demonstrated proficiency analyzing data
• Fluency in Spanish a plus
• Proficient in MS Office and Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) systems (e.g. UltiPro, Arcoro ATS, Kronos)
• If located in Geismar, LA or Cranbury, NJ, the ability to travel to the North Salt Lake, UT plant approximately 50% of the year

About Innophos

Innophos is a leading international producer of specialty ingredient solutions that deliver far-reaching, versatile benefits for the food, health, nutrition and industrial markets. We leverage our expertise in the science and technology of blending and formulating phosphate, mineral and botanical based ingredients for our customers.

Our people are the heart of our organization and the foundation of our success. We are driven by our core values of safety, diversity, integrity and collaboration.

Headquartered in Cranbury, New Jersey, Innophos has manufacturing operations across the United States, in Canada, Mexico and China and sells into over 70 countries.