Baldor Specialty Foods, Inc. · 2 days ago
Senior Human Resources Manager
Bronx, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$175K/yr - $200K/yr
8+ years expBaldor Specialty Foods, Inc. is a key player in the food manufacturing and distribution industry, seeking a Senior Human Resources Manager. This role is responsible for supporting a large workforce and managing employee relations, HR operations, and people programs across multiple sites.
Food and BeverageRetailSales
Hiring Manager
Ashley Bennett
Responsibilities
Act as a senior HR partner to business leaders across manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics operations
Support the Senior Director, HRBP in developing and executing HR and workforce strategies aligned with operational and business goals
Lead or support enterprise and site-level initiatives including organizational design, workforce planning, talent strategy, and change management
Leverage workforce data, trends, and KPIs to provide insights that improve engagement, performance, retention, and compliance
Directly manage, coach, and develop a team of six People Operations Partners supporting multi-shift, multi-site operations
Establish clear goals, priorities, and performance expectations for People Operations Partners, ensuring alignment with operational needs and HR objectives
Oversee workload distribution, task management, and execution of day-to-day HR and ER responsibilities across the team
Conduct regular check-ins, performance reviews, and development planning to build capability, consistency, and bench strength
Ensure People Operations Partners are effectively managing employee relations cases, HR transactions, and manager support with accuracy, timeliness, and professionalism
Drive accountability for completion of ER documentation, investigations, follow-ups, and action plans
Serve as the primary escalation point for complex, sensitive, or high-risk employee relations matters
Lead and oversee investigations involving workplace complaints, misconduct, policy violations, ethics concerns, and performance issues
Ensure consistent application of company policies, labor practices, and corrective action standards across sites
Partner with Legal, Compliance, Safety, and senior leadership on matters involving legal risk, regulatory exposure, or reputational impact
Coach leaders and People Operations Partners on effective employee relations practices, documentation standards, and communication approaches
Support site leadership in addressing labor challenges, headcount planning, attendance issues, shift performance, and organizational health
Review workforce trends related to turnover, absenteeism, engagement, leadership behaviors, and culture to identify risk areas and improvement opportunities
Ensure effective execution of HR programs including performance management, engagement surveys, recognition initiatives, and safety-related HR programs
Partner on talent development, succession planning, and leadership development for frontline, supervisory, and mid-level leaders
Drive consistency and alignment of HR practices, processes, and standards across all supported locations
Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities within HR operations and people processes
Qualification
Required
8+ years of progressive HR experience, including significant HRBP or people operations experience
3+ years of people management or leadership experience
Strong background in employee relations, investigations, coaching, and risk mitigation
Experience supporting logistics, transportation or fleet operations, including CDL and/or non-CDL driver workforces strongly preferred
Strong analytical skills; ability to interpret HR metrics and develop meaningful insights
Knowledge of multi-state employment laws (FMLA, ADA, EEO, wage and hour)
Experience leading HR programs across multiple sites
PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP certification, or related certification(s)
Preferred
Strong working knowledge of DOT regulations, DQF requirements, driver onboarding processes, and post-accident procedures preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred for workforce support
Company
Baldor Specialty Foods, Inc.
Baldor is one of the largest importers and distributors of fresh produce and specialty foods in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
TJ Murphy
CEO
Andrew Howell
SVP of Operations
Recent News
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