Ferrara · 2 days ago
Sr. Manager, Human Resources - Fairfield
Fairfield, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$112K/yr - $157K/yr
3+ years expFerrara is a company known for its iconic Jelly Belly brand, and they are seeking a Sr. Human Resources Manager for their Fairfield site. This role is responsible for leading the people strategy and operations, enhancing the People and Organization team, and implementing corporate organizational initiatives.
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
Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to work effectively under pressure and deal with multiple priorities
Demonstrated success translating business strategies into organizational and HR strategies and actions
Proven ability to lead and manage teams
Ability to communicate effectively and influence across multiple levels and functions and various group sizes
Comfortable working in ambiguous business situations
Expertise in leading change management processes
Experience with most, or all, of the core aspects of human resource management – e.g., staffing, employee relations, performance management, leadership development, training, retention and engagement
Expertise in providing insightful HR consultation to leaders and employees
Ability to objectively coach, influence, and mentor employees and management through complex or difficult issues
Courage to make tough decisions and deliver difficult messages with professionalism and poise
Proven ability to make quick and accurate decisions to solve a problem or reach a goal
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.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2017-10-18Acquired
Leadership Team
Marco Capurso
Chief Executive Officer
Sandi Santa Ana
¡UNIDOS! LatinX BRG (Business Resource Group) Co-Founder/Co-Lead
Recent News
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