Lactalis Heritage Dairy · 3 hours ago
Sr. Human Resources Manager
Tulare,CA,US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expLactalis Heritage Dairy is a family-owned company and a world leader in dairy, committed to providing meaningful opportunities for its employees. The Senior Human Resources Manager will partner with the local plant management team to drive business strategy, oversee HR functions, and enhance employee engagement and organizational effectiveness.
Dairy
Responsibilities
Understands, follows, and enforces all safety, health, quality GMP and Company policies, procedures and recognized practices
Oversees and participates in the recruitment, selection, and retention of all plant employees. Partners with Plant Leadership to maintain staffing levels according to business needs and the annual operating budget. Oversees the plant orientation/onboarding program for newly hired employees in partnership with the plant management team
Oversees site payroll administration and LOA process. Partners with USA Shared Services to ensure accurate payroll processing
Partners with Plant Director and USA Compensation team to administer annual hourly wage increase program
Partners closely with the plant management team to understand business issues and opportunities and assist them in developing HR initiatives as a strategic and tactical response to those needs
Partners with management team to improve organizational effectiveness by optimizing resource utilization, employee morale and engagement
Partners with management to implement tools and processes designed to improve the organization’s overall effectiveness, change management initiatives, performance management processes and succession planning
Partners with LHD Corporate HR to enhance employee and management performance by identifying training and development needs, offering, and evaluating appropriate training programs, and ensuring effective utilization of performance management feedback systems and processes
Manages and enhances a productive work environment by resolving conflicts between management and associates, coaching management on effective management and coaching techniques and maintaining open communication with employees and managers
Advise and counsel managers on a variety of topics to optimize employee engagement, team development and organizational effectiveness. Provide counsel and training to managers and supervisors regarding positive employee relations and engagement efforts
Conducts investigations into employee complaints. Provides direction to plant management team by providing coaching and interpretation to complex employee relations issues to develop problem resolution solutions and improved teammate performance. Coaches and guides HR Generalist on less complex employee relations issues
Ensures legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource federal and state requirements, conducting effective, thorough and objective investigations, representing organization at hearings, and interpreting Company policy for managers and employees
Responsible for managing site HR team members, including training and developing; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Administration, Business, or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required
7+ years broad based HR generalist experience required
3+ years HR experience in a manufacturing environment is required; food industry preferred
3+ years experience leading direct reporting team members is required
Strong understanding of HR practices in recruitment, organization development, policy administration, training and employee relations
Hands-on, self-starter, capable of juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced work environment
Strong business acumen
Demonstrated capability to interface and maintain effective relationships with all functions and levels of the organization; demonstrated listening skills
Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions in a manner consistent with company values
Knowledge of Federal and State employment laws, investigation skills, HR technical knowledge in EEO, FMLA, ADA, unemployment and worker's compensation
High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and HRIS systems (Paylocity and UKG/Kronos preferred)
Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
Strong influence and facilitation skills
Experience managing organizational change
Proven ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment
Flexibility to support 24/7 operation
Preferred
Food industry experience preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive Total Rewards Program
Affordable benefits and coverage options
Support insurance costs significantly
Contribute generously to retirement plans
Paid Time Off from day one
Training and development opportunities
Education Reimbursement
Company
Lactalis Heritage Dairy
Lactalis Group, the world leader in dairy, is a family-owned business with more than 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals worldwide, committed to providing healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together every day.
Chicago, Illinois, US
501-1000 employeesFunding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Leigh Ann Janowiak
Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer
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