Human Resources Manager

Saputo Inc.; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is seeking an HR Manager to build organizational capability and act as a strategic partner at the Frederick location. You will drive HR initiatives, provide consulting to all levels, and lead programs that improve performance and compliance.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years HR Generalist experience, strong communication, and proficiency with HRIS/ATS tools. Collaboration with health, safety, and audits is essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years HR Generalist experience in labor relations, employee relations, recruiting, consulting, leadership development or compensation/benefit administration.
• Ability to consult with business partners on talent management and organizational design issues.
• Proficiency with MS Office, HRIS/ATS; Workday a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive and lead HR initiatives to increase organizational effectiveness.
• Administer HR programs in line with policies including EEO/ADA compliance.
• Consult with employees and managers to address issues and mitigate risk.
• Collaborate with management to analyze people needs and develop action plans.
• Manage recruitment and hiring for non-exempt and exempt roles.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and company policies.

Skills

HR Generalist

Employee relations

Recruiting

Leadership development

Talent management

Workday a plus

HRIS/ATS

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related field

Tools

Workday

HRIS

ATS

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

The Human Resources Manager will build overall organizational capability for the location. Act as a strategic business partner to drive and lead HR initiatives to increase organizational effectiveness, mitigate risk, build talent capabilities, win the hearts and minds of our Saputo team. Provide value-add human resources support that has a positive business impact. Provides HR consulting expertise to all levels of employees.

• Drive and lead positive employee relations activities, initiatives and programs.
• Administers existing programs in accordance with established policies and procedures including EEO and ADA compliance.
• Consults with employees and managers to address root causes of issues and resolves through a systematic and analytical approach, including investigations. Make recommendations to minimize risk and potential employment liability.
• Consults with management team to analyze and assess people needs and concerns. Develop and implement appropriate action plans.
• Drive performance management objectives, people development and training, talent and succession planning.
• Manage recruitment and hiring process to ensure organization needs are met for all non-exempt and exempt level positions.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations (Federal, State, Local) laws and company policies/guidelines.
• Perform periodic training for all employee levels to include new business processes, policies and compliance training.
• Act as the Change Agent for the location.
• Identifies opportunities to develop and implement new practices/guidelines to achieve business goals.
• Implement and lead HR initiatives to improve organization effectiveness, including technology enablers, organization design, and cultural development.
• Provides affirmative Action program and administration in support of AAP, EEO and OFCCP compliance.
• For unionized locations, act as the lead in communication and effective resolution for grievances, JLRC’s, compensation and benefit support, and support contract negotiations.
• Act as the location lead for internal and external audits. Perform pre-audit activities to minimize risk and maximize audit results.
• Identifies opportunities and recommends changes to increase performance, reduce costs, and positively impact HR metrics through analytical approaches, including the tracking of key data and analyzing trends.
• Partner with health and safety to drive proactive and positive safety behaviors, culture of injury prevention.
• Actively apply and support our Saputo Code of Ethics and Saputo Values
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years HR Generalist experience in labor relations, employee relations, hourly, nonexempt and exempt recruiting, consulting, leadership development, talent development, and/or compensation/benefit administration.
• Ability to consult with business partners on talent management and organizational design issues.
• Demonstrates business maturity and integrity, especially when dealing with highly confidential information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, HRIS and ATS applications, Workday a plus!
• Ability to recognize opportunities to simplify processes and create efficiencies.
• Ability to credibly influence others with his/her point of view.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all departments and management levels within the company.
• Ability to understand and add value to the business.
• Ability to deliver and execute high-quality and consistent Human Resources processes and services.
• Ability to align programs and services with Company’s overall vision.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Skill in organization, prioritization, and attention to detail.

Salary Range: $89,600-$110,000

Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills, and training.

In the USA, Saputo ranks among the top three cheese producers and is one of the top producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Stella, Frigo Cheese, Montchevre, Stella, and Treasure Cave. We also boast a strong foodservice presence, partnering with reputable chain restaurants and broadline distributors.

Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

Accessibility

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EEO

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under law, please visit www.EEOC.gov.

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