Ferrara · 5 days ago
Sr. Manager, Human Resources - Fairfield
Ferrara is a company known for its Jelly Belly products, and they are seeking a Sr. Human Resources Manager to lead the people strategy and operations at their Fairfield site. This role involves enhancing the People and Organization team, managing labor relations, and implementing HR policies and programs to improve organizational effectiveness.
ConfectioneryFood and Beverage
Responsibilities
Leads and develops the site People & Organization team, including strategic workforce planning, budget management, performance management, and all other responsibilities associated with functional leadership while leveraging the Talent Acquisition, Learning and Development, and Total Rewards teams as needed
Partners with employees at all levels in the site office, visitor center, warehouse, and manufacturing plant to provide expertise and counseling for all people related needs
Establishes and maintains a positive employee relations environment at the facility, implement and consistently administer policies and procedures, develop and implement Issue Resolution Process, participate in local HR/management organizations
Partners with the plant management team to develop and communicate the Plant’s strategic plan, culture, and goals
Communicates benefits program, enroll new hires, assist with annual open enrollment, issue resolution, and answer benefit questions and concerns
Leads the plant management team on HR processes including workforce planning, annual reviews, performance/succession planning, compensation administration, organizational change and effectiveness, and onboarding
Qualification
Required
BA/BS Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or directly related discipline
3 plus years of professional level Manager experience in Human Resource
Prior experience leadership with site, process and organization integration post merger or acquisition
Experience leading or supporting high volume, full-cycle staffing for hourly employees in a 24 hour facility
Knowledge of employment law and practices required
Strong prioritization, organizational and communication skills with a high degree of professionalism, integrity, and service orientation
Must maintain the integrity and confidentiality of employee data
Preferred
SHRM Certification
Advanced skills with MS Word, MS Excel, SuccessFactors and ADP
Bi-lingual, English/Spanish is a plus
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
A 401(k)
Paid time off (PTO)
An annual bonus based on company performance
Company
Ferrara
Ferrara is a confectionery company that offers sweet snacking.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2017-10-18Acquired
Leadership Team
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2025-10-28
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