Complex HR Manager II - Livingston Complex

Foster Farms; Livingston (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Farms is seeking a Complex HR Manager II to partner with operations and oversee Employee and Labor Relations at our chicken manufacturing plant. You will drive recruiting, benefits, payroll, training and policy implementation to support short- and long-term goals.

The role requires 6+ years in HR management, 3+ years supervisory experience, and union environment exposure. PHR/SPHR/SHRM credentials are a strong plus. Excellent communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of HR management experience.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Bachelor's degree in HR or business-related field preferred.
• Experience in a union environment with a collective bargaining agreement.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP a strong plus.
• Experience creating employee communications and engagement plans.
• Experience recruiting for manufacturing hourly roles.
• Strong interviewing, selection and candidate management skills.
• Familiarity with HRIS, ATS and CMS systems.
• Proficient with MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite HR leadership and support for facilities, acting as main contact for recruitment, benefits, payroll, and employee relations.
• Lead HR initiatives: staffing, management training, performance management, and employee development.
• Coach business leaders on dynamics and priorities to align with company goals.
• Lead resolution of employee relations issues with managers.
• Advise employees on work-related issues and resolve them constructively.
• Interpret and apply HR policies and procedures as questions arise.
• Oversee staffing with hiring managers and talent acquisition for objective recruitment.
• Collaborate with legal and labor relations on performance activities and initiatives.

Skills

HR Management

Employee Relations

Labor Relations

Supervision

Recruiting

Performance Management

Coaching

Interviews

Policy & Compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ATS

CMS

LAWSON

Kronos

Workday

Job description

Job Description

Pay Range: $129,850 to $164,325 per year

Purpose of Position: The role of the Complex HR Manager II is an exciting opportunity to partner with operations as well as manages the Employee and Labor Relations functions of the Chicken Manufacturing Plant, to ensure sound morale, a safe work environment and training of Management Personnel to meet the Company's short-and-long-term goals. Coordinates implementation of services, policies and programs through Human Resources staff, including but not limited to: recruiting and staffing logistics, performance management and improvement systems, organizational development, compliance to regulatory concerns and reporting, employee orientation, development and training, policy development and documentation, compensation and benefits administration and employee safety, welfare, wellness and health.

Responsibilities

• Serve and provide onsite HR leadership and support for facilities -acting as main point of contact for all recruitment, benefits, payroll, and employee relations issues.
• Participate in and lead key HR initiatives, including staffing, management training, performance management, organization planning, compensation planning, and employee development.
• Understand dynamics and key business priorities of client groups to provide coaching to business leaders on effectively managing and leading our organizations.
• Assume leadership role in resolving employee relations issues, coaching managers through the process.
• Advocate and offer guidance to employees concerning work-related issues and work to resolve issues in a proactive and positive manner.
• Interpret and implement HR policies, practices and procedures when questions arise (vacation, parental leave, etc.).
• Manage staffing process, working with hiring managers and talent acquisition team to identify objective recruitment strategies, as well as ensure diverse candidate slates and top-quality candidate selection.
• Manage performance activities / initiatives in collaboration with legal and labor relations.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 6 years' experience in HR Management.
• A minimum of 3 years' supervisory experience.
• A Bachelor's degree (preferred) in Human Resources or a business-related field.
• Experience in a union environment, managing a collective bargaining agreement.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP (a strong plus)
• Proven track record in creating and maintaining employee communications strategies and employee engagement plans and initiatives including recognition, employee engagement events and strategies for collecting employee feedback and creating action plans to address employee concerns and ideas.
• Proven work experience leading recruiting efforts for a Manufacturing facility for hourly plant and plant management positions.
• Solid ability to conduct different types of interviews (structured, competency-based, behavioral etc.)
• Hands on experience with various selection processes (video interviewing, phone interviewing, reference check etc.)
• Familiarity with HR databases, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Candidate Management Systems (CMS)
• Hands-on experience with recruiting software, as well as Human Resource Information Systems (LAWSON and Kronos) or Human Resource Management Systems (Workday)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strategic thinker with proven ability to drive continuous improvement and results.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

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