Position Summary:Administer, coordinate and execute on the HR policies and programs for the plant operations employees covering labor/union relations, wage and salary administration, orientation and training, safety and health, benefits, recruitment, staff and leadership development and employee services. Maintains an effective level of business literacy about the plant's financial position, midrange plans, culture, and competition.Duties and Responsibilities:
- Analyzes trends and metrics to develop solutions, programs and policies, including performance management; DEI programs; coaching engagements; engagement surveys; succession planning; and employee and leadership development
- Recruit, interview and select candidates for plant positions; will participate in job fairs and other recruiting activities as needed. This includes regular and temporary employees
- Conduct employee investigations and assist leaders with managing employee performance following procedures (coaching, counseling, career development); thus reducing legal exposure for the company
- Effectively manage union relations and follow work rules within the collective bargaining agreement
- Conduct employee engagement and exit interviews to foster strong employee relations and a strong company culture
- Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention (turnover reduction)
- Work with leaders to identify training needs and coordinate and conduct staff and leadership training and employee recognition events
- Conduct employee orientation; assist in designing overall onboarding
- Manage the unemployment process for the plant
- Ensure all federal, state, and local laws are followed in all HR practices (i.e. poster compliance, unemployment, reporting, I9s, etc.)
- Provide data and reporting for communications; ensure accurate employee data record keeping
- Manage employee recognition and communications calendar; including applicable service awards
- Partner with safety and ensure safety policies and procedures are followed
Skills, Experience, and Qualifications:
- 3-5 years HR generalist experience
- Bilingual Spanish/English required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of market-best HR practices and procedures; stays current with governing laws
- Experience creating and fostering partnerships with employees and leadership
- Proficient and experienced in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
- Ability to lead and influence
- Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
- A self-starter with strong oral and written communication skills, comfortable communicating across functional levels is required
Physical Environment:Normal office environment but will be out in the plant often. The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals-including allergen ingredients such as nuts and eggs.