American Sugar Refining, Inc. · 4 days ago
Sr. Human Resources Manager
Baltimore, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$119K/yr - $221K/yr
10+ years expAmerican Sugar Refining, Inc. is the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, producing a full line of grocery and specialty sweetener products. The Senior Human Resources Manager will provide leadership and HR business partner support, focusing on talent management, employee engagement, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
AgricultureFood and Beverage
Responsibilities
Partner with business leaders to understand and implement business plans
Accountable to lead and drive the overall People & Organization Agenda for the location including identifying priorities and capturing opportunities to achieve business objectives
Support Continuous Improvement (CI) efforts via active support and championing of program and facilitation of key CI interventions
Act as single point of accountability for HR-related matters
Ensure effective management of the collective bargaining agreement by the site leadership team
Lead talent management activity aimed at building talent for the enterprise, including talent reviews, succession planning, college intern program administration, job rotation, high potential programs, and career development/pathing
Provide counseling and guidance to senior leadership on creating/executing performance development plans as well as performance improvement and development plans
Shape a high-performance culture that helps unlock the potential of our employees through thoughtful and well executed motivation & engagement plans
Anticipate and pre-empt employee issues/concerns. Address employee concerns/ grievances in a collaborative matter if/when they occur
Provide positive counsel and advice to employees and supervisors, as needed
Drive employee recognition programs to create a high level of employee morale
Participate in external affairs that establish ASR as a good corporate citizen
Proactively participate in and lead local communication/engagement plans aimed at optimizing employee engagement and creating a positive and inclusive work environment
Maintain constructive relationships with third party employee representatives
Lead demand planning and workforce planning
Fill prioritized vacancies against site demand plan within targeted cycle time (Time-to-Fill), leveraging corporate resources and using efficient and effective processes
Manage structured and effective onboarding and induction of new employees
Manage regulatory requirements related to tracking of applicant data
Analyze, Design, Develop, Deliver and Evaluate training programs aimed at building capability for the company
Deliver on-site training, including periodic refresher training, for front-line leaders, aimed at improving leadership skills and expertise
Understand and support individual development needs and plans
Oversee efficient and effective salary planning and promotion processes
Ensure compensatio strategies remain competitive to attract and retain top talent
Implement programs that reward and recognize exceptional performance, fostering a culture of high achievement and engagement
Ensure compliance with all applicable legislation and regulatory requirements
Lead and manage key projects, programs, and initiatives as needed
Drive consistent and systematic delivery of HR services across the organization
Measure, analyze and report on human capital metrics to inform strategic decisions
Perform additional duties as required to support business objectives
Qualification
Required
10+ years of professional experience in Human Resources required
Experience with labor relations required
Experience with leading-edge/progressive HR practices
Bachelor's degree in HR or related discipline from an accredited university required
Preferred
Advanced degree desired, but not required
PHR or SPHR certification desired, but not required
Company
American Sugar Refining, Inc.
American Sugar Refining, Inc. is part of the ASR Group® family of companies, which make up the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
WILLIAM HOBBS
SR. ACCOUNTANT
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