Human Resource Manager

POSITION TITLE: Plant Human Resource ManagerLOCATION: Columbus, OHREPORTS TO: VP of OperationsSALARY RANGE: $85,000 - $95,000DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:The Human Resource Manager is responsible for managing all plant employees, recruitment and hiring process for hourly positions, plant scheduling, employee/labor relations, safety and training, plant payroll, hourly and salaried benefits, and administrative budget. Position assists in making and interpreting company policy and collective bargaining agreement (for union plants), interpret and apply applicable state and federal laws, and manage staff.Administer contract for union plants and salaried handbooks. Maintain healthy relationship with management, employees, and the Union (for Union plants), investigate and resolve grievances and employee issues, guide supervisors and managers in the interpretation and application of CBA and policies, manage and maintain bid process, and guide and manage the disciplinary process. Manage and oversee administrative functions within the plant human resources. Oversee payroll and benefits for hourly employees. Oversee salaried benefits. Review weekly payroll. Manage administrative budget. Coordinate employee parties, recognition programs, fundraisers, and other functions.Manage plant health and safety programs. Ensure regulatory compliance; regularly conduct safety audits for process, infrastructure, and behavioral compliance and improvement; manage and guide the accident investigation process; develop and deliver annual safety training and monthly shift safety trainings.Administer workers’ compensation claims to mitigate current and future liability and losses; attend all employee visits to physician. Ensure regulatory compliance. Manage RTW program. Maintain OSHA 300 Log and attachments and BLS reporting. Remain on-call 24/7 in the event that an employee is injured and requires medical treatment.Manage the recruiting and onboarding strategies for the hiring of hourly plant employees and assist with salaried employees, including identifying and maintaining hourly headcount; applicant screening and interviewing; conducting background checks and job offers; and conducting onboarding for all new hires.Manage training process for all plant employees. Identify employee training needs and ensure the workforce is adequately trained. Train managers in employment law and other regulatory issues that are specific to their positions. Document Control: Develop and implement SOP’s and SSOP’s relevant to the area of responsibility. Ensure appropriate documents are stored and approved within the Intelex system. Ensure appropriate personnel are adequately trained to all relevant approved documents.cGMP’s: Ensure compliance to, and enforcement of all company policies and procedures concerning cGMP’s, food safety and all appropriate pre-requisite programs.Manage employee leave and ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state laws. Providing training and counsel to managers as needed.Participate in routine meetings such as: ORM, OMT, safety, department meetings, grievance hearings, etc.Maintain an understanding of HR issues and needs through participation in professional organizations, legislation, and industry trends.Perform under the Working Conditions described below.Four Plants: Prepare daily labor schedules. Post changes and work with local temporary staffing agency to ensure staffing resources are met.Four Plants: Input and process hourly employees’ payroll. Minimize plant employees’ overtime and ensure adequate scheduling.Provide leadership and supervision of administrative support staff and/or HR Assistant. Manage goals and objectives for staff. Provide formal and informal feedback through coaching, monitoring, and evaluating job results.REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field.Minimum of five years of HR experience in human resources.Bilingual in Spanish preferredProgressively responsible experience managing recruitment and employment is preferred.SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP a plus.Principles and practices of human resources management and processes.Principles and practices of organization development and management.Employment training and development systems and methods.Principles and practices of complex program and project development and administration.Principles of policy development.Principles and practices of outreach, recruitment, and selection.Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles.Principles and practices of job analysis, job classification and compensation systems.Principles and practices of performance management systems.Pertinent Federal, State, and local employment laws, codes and regulations.Manage and coordinate a variety of human resource-related projects and/or programs.Interpret and explain policies and procedures, and applicable Federal, State, and local laws as they apply to the human resources management function.Maintain confidential and sensitive information.Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.Identify, research, and analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, and project consequences of proposed actions.