Maker's Pride · 5 hours ago
Human Resources Manager
Geneva, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$97K/yr - $146K/yr
5+ years expMaker's Pride is the #1 leader in co-manufacturing focusing on winning with customers through execution excellence and terrific people. The HR Manager will oversee all human resources activities within the manufacturing plant, developing and implementing HR strategies to support business objectives while ensuring a positive work environment and compliance with employment laws.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingPackaging Services
Responsibilities
Promote a positive work culture by fostering employee engagement, satisfaction, and well-being
Collaborate with department managers to identify training and development needs and design effective programs
Manage the full employee life cycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and offboarding processes
Lead the Performance Management process to identify and account for varying levels of performance and lead the Talent Management process to build bench strength for succession planning
Oversee community outreach efforts to become the employer of choice in the local area through such activities as: donations, fundraising and business networking
Lead all plant employee recognition efforts to build upon the employer-employee relationship and to foster employee engagement
Ensure compliance with all applicable labor laws, regulations, and company policies
Maintain accurate HR records and prepare reports on HR metrics to assess the effectiveness of HR initiatives
Stay informed about industry trends and best practices in HR management
Handle employee inquiries, concerns, and requests in a timely and professional manner
Utilize Ceridian Dayforce as the HRIS (Human Resources Information System), serve as an advocate of the tool and provide adequate training to employees
Administer the employee relations program that includes, but not limited to: performance counseling, and coaching the leadership team(s) on appropriate dissemination of company policies
Overseeing hourly staffing process by recruiting, coordinating interviews, extending offers of employment, processing new hire paperwork and coordinating new hire orientation and onboarding of all new hires
Work with the Talent Acquisition team and leadership staff to fill all salaried roles. The HR Manager will play a role in workforce planning and engaging the right resources (especially for ramp ups and critical hiring)
Investigation of work related or compliance issues and present facts, recommendations and conclusions verbally and in writing
Lead, oversee, and deliver new-employee onboarding activities and partner with the US benefits team on escalated employee benefits issues
Partner with the EH&S team regarding safety procedures, OSHA compliance, and worker’s compensation
Interpreting, evaluating, and analyzing company policies as well as ensuring consistency; training and applying policies, safety programs, and benefits
Processing payroll on a bi-weekly basis and partnering with supervisors to ensure timecards are reviewed and approved
Overseeing agency associate program, fill rates, reconciliation of billing, labor reports, etc
Overseeing leave management program working with employees requesting leave, providing necessary paperwork and leave tracking to include Family and Medical Leave and Disability
Serving as point of contact regarding employee benefits and providing resolution/guidance to benefit questions during open/new hire enrollment and thereafter
Addressing employee relations concerns in partnership with HR Generalist, supervisors and managers
Assisting in maintaining working relationship with state agencies such as Unemployment and handles any issues or hearings that require local involvement
Assisting in keeping current EEO/AAP reports, attendance, disciplinary summary reports, turnover analysis, and analyze other metrics using HRIS systems
Perform other duties assigned as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field strongly preferred; but will consider experience in lieu of education
Minimum of 5-7 years of experience as HR Generalist preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Strong knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and best practices
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Proficiency in HRIS systems and MS Office Suite
Highest level of integrity
Demonstrated track record of results
Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills
Sense of urgency and ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
Ability to develop and maintain strong, effective internal business partner relationships
Must have knowledge and understanding of employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, ERISA, COBRA/HIPPA and others
Must have strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and recordkeeping requirements
Be capable of administering the benefit program at a local level including Health, disability, workers compensation and return to work programs
Must be able to organize and prioritize the workload, meet deadlines, and work effectively with minimal direction
Possess solid interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to adapt well to change
Demonstrated computer skills in MS Office applications
Ability to work closely with others in a cross-functional team atmosphere
Flexibility to work off shift hours when needed to support plant needs
Knowledge and understanding of federal, state and local employment laws
Solid understanding of the role of HR in balancing employees and business objectives
Preferred
English/Spanish bilingual ability strongly preferred
Bilingual communication skills (English/Spanish) are highly preferred but not required
Knowledge and experience HRIS systems, Time and Attendance System, MS Office (Word/Excel/Power Point) and Ceridian a plus
Benefits
Health
Dental
401k
Wellness benefits
Company
Maker's Pride
Maker's Pride manufactures private-label food products and packaging for retail and foodservice brands.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
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