Lecoq Cuisine Hiring for HR Coordinator at Bridgeport, CT Full Time

Company Description
Founded by Eric Lecoq in 1991, we are the preeminent manufacturer of fine French pastries in the US. Intense focus on innovation, investment in state-of-the-art equipment, and an uncompromising commitment to the highest quality in ingredients, together with artisanal know-how and respect for tradition, are the secrets to the creation of our exquisite pastries.
Our amazing people’s inspiration and dedication are what brings it all together. Their enthusiasm for the product and commitment to delivering the very best French pastries translates into an unforgettable experience for your taste buds.
The same principles of quality, high standards, and precision are found throughout the organization in everything we do. If you have a passion for excellence, an innovative mind, and pride for things well done, we’d love to meet you.
Job Description

Provides human resources support for office exempt/non-exempt and hourly employee population. Responsibility areas include Benefits Administration, Workers Compensation, Compliance, Compensation, Employee Relations, Engagement, Onboarding, Performance Management, Training, HRIS, and recruitment activities for production hourly employees.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with employment laws, regulations, and company policies and procedures. Update policies, procedures, and employee handbooks as required
• Identify and resolve employee relations issues. Under the supervision of the HR Manager, provide advice and coaching to management on HR related situations, while considering risk and limiting legal liability to the organization. Educate Support managers on, and mediate workplace conflict resolution
• Conduct and document investigations in a timely manner
• Responsible for compliance related filings and for the administration of Benefits Plans (Health and Welfare, 401K, etc.)
• Prepare paperwork, schedule and conduct New Hire Orientation. Responsible for new hire onboarding, coordinating with cross-functional departments to deliver an exceptional employee experience
• Conduct exit interviews and analyze data. Make recommendations to the management team for corrective action and continuous improvement
• Facilitate and/or provide compliance related training
• Conduct Benefits Open Enrollment
• Maintain Human Resource Information System records for plant employees, and provide various monthly reports and dashboards for management, including KPIs
• Responsible for the maintenance of employee records in compliance with state and federal requirements
• Assist with the administration of the compensation program
• Responsible for talent acquisition efforts for manufacturing associates
• Coordinate employee performance reviews
• Other miscellaneous assignments as requested by the supervisor

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field or equivalent experience
• Min 5 years of experience in a Human Resources role to include but not limited to the following:

• Knowledge of CT state and federal employment regulations and Human Resources practices and policies
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Good listener

• Displays high levels of trust and confidentiality and the ability to use discretion when communicating sensitive information. Critical ability to be objective and apply independent thinking skills when making decisions that allow for fair and equitable results while minimizing legal risk and liability
• Mediation/consultation and problem-solving ability to identify the source of employee and management concerns, recognize, assess and minimize high-risk situations, and to determine when intervention is appropriate
• Demonstrated ability to work well in an open office space as part of a team
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate interaction with the workforce and the management team
• Self-directed and motivated, resourceful, results driven, with high sense of urgency and bias for action
• Highly organized, able to meet deadlines and work independently with minimal supervision
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, HRIS, and comfortable learning new technical systems as needed
• Must be able to work on-site and wear a face mask on a daily basis due to Covid restrictions
• Experience in a manufacturing setting highly desired

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Additional Information

Lecoq Cuisine 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 – $30.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bridgeport, CT: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• HR: 5 years (Required)
• HRIS systems: 3 years (Required)
• CT state and federal employment regulations and Human Resources practices and policies: 3 years (Required)