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Virbac · 23 hours ago

Senior Human Resources Manager

Bridgeton MO, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Virbac is a global leader in animal health, dedicated to improving the quality of life for animals. The Site Human Resources Manager will provide comprehensive HR guidance to the Industrial Operations organization, managing employee relations, recruitment, and performance review processes while ensuring compliance with HR policies.

Animal FeedPharmaceutical

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and expertise for the full scope of Human Resource (HR) functions including professional and production employee relations, compensation, employee engagement, technical and leadership training, and communication to a diverse client group

Perform a leadership role in recruiting and selection of talent, drive process improvement to ensure staffing levels continuously support customer demand; creatively source new and diverse talent for our global organization

Lead annual Performance Review process, including mid-year coaching and salary planning for professional staff, support managers by providing tools, coaching on delivering feedback, and creation of individual development plans

Provide counsel in the design and implementation of compensation and recognition programs; owns local employee benefits communication, open enrollment efforts, and engagement events/activities

Ensure good employee relations, clear policies and procedures are identified and followed per the CBA (collective bargaining agreement); conduct efficient investigations, administer the grievance procedure timely, work with internal and external counsel on contract negotiation and interpretation

Facilitate communications throughout the organization including employee opinion surveys and results, roundtables and quarterly town halls

Lead with a focus on process improvement, always with respect for the people, develop a strong continuous improvement mindset to improve HR practices and assist us with digital transformation

Qualification

Employee relationsHR Partner experienceContract administrationHuman Resources degreeLEAN methodologiesHR digital suitesCustomer service focusCoaching skillsTeam leadership

Required

Bachelor of Science degree with emphasis in Human Resources Administration, Labor Relations, Organizational Development or similar field or equivalent in education and experience

Prior experience in employee relations, serving as an HR Partner in a unionized environment with experience in contract administration, arbitration, EEO / AAP compliance, and litigation

8-10 years' experience in Human Resources with increasing responsibility

Preferred

Approachable and responsive person, able to connect with employees at all levels, desires employee-facing work in a manufacturing environment

Strong customer service focus, with a high level of responsiveness and understanding of LEAN and process improvement methodologies

Supportive team player with a strong drive to create a positive work environment; ability to effectively assess situations and coach leaders and peers

Strong interest in innovative HR solutions exposure to HR digital suites including Workday and HRLY timekeeping systems, Kronos, ADP, Workforce Manager/Workforce Now

Previous managerial roles, comfortable leading a team, setting clear goals and objectives and managing direct staff in a matrixed environment