Human Resources Manager

Gruma, S.A.B. de C.V.; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Life & AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) plan with matching

Vacation & Sick Pay

Job summary

Gruma, S.A.B. de C.V. in Fresno, CA seeks an experienced Human Resources leader to partner with plant management and employees. The role supports payroll, benefits, records, safety, and professional development while aligning HR initiatives with business strategy.

Responsibilities include recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, coaching on communication, safety collaboration, and managing performance and compensation planning to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of HR experience in manufacturing.
• SPHR or PHR certification preferred.
• Experience leading HR teams and managing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Partner with plant management and staff to align HR services with business goals.
• Administer payroll, benefits, records, employee relations, health and safety, and development programs.
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding for plant staff.
• Coach managers in interpersonal communication and conflict resolution.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and federal/state laws.

Skills

HR generalist leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Budget/finance

Matrixed environment

Education

Bachelor's degree

PHR/SPHR preferred

Job description

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This position reports to the Regional Director of Human Resources and provides human resources service, advice and counsel to the plant’s management and employee team in the acquisition, development, deployment, and retention of their organization’s human resources while remaining strategically aligned with the business strategy, goals, and objectives.

• Establishes and maintains effective and supportive business relationships with the plant manager and his/her staff to ensure business strategy, goals, and results are achieved.
• Provides service to all plant employees through education, communication, and administration of payroll, benefits, record-keeping, employee relations, health and safety, and career/professional development.
• Coordinates with plant management to recruit, identify, and select candidates to fill vacant positions with the plant.
• Conducts the on-boarding and in-processing for employees new to the plant as well as off-boarding for employees leaving the organization.
• Coaches’ employees, supervisors, and managers in effective interpersonal communications and conflict resolution.
• Coordinates with the Safety Department to ensure that the plant environment satisfies health and safety standards and requirements and participates in safety committee meetings, accident investigations, workers compensation claim management, etc.
• Coordinates with plant management to identify research, investigate and resolve performance and conduct issues that arise with employees.
• Coordinates and conducts training for plant management, supervisors and employees in workplace policies and professional development to include but not limited to workplace harassment, health and safety, company policy, supervisory skills, conflict resolutions, interpersonal communication, and effective group interaction skills.
• Oversees the effective deployment of the company’s performance management program and the subsequent compensation planning.
• Direct and monitors compliance of corporate policies, procedures, and legal regulations by applying knowledge of company policy and Federal and State laws and regulations.
• Administers the plant’s employee records and files in accordance with corporate and legal guidance.
• Collects and analyzes data to measure the effectiveness of HR programs, policies, and activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree with at least5 years of applicable business experience, with a minimum of5 years of experience in human resources in a manufacturing environment. SPHR or PHR certification preferred. Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Extensive experience in human resources generalist roles gained within consumer food production environments, with a proven track record in leading HR teams.
• Team management/leadership/development skills. Successful in building and mentoring high performance teams committed to quality and promoting a spirit of teamwork and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Strong customer focus approach to HR with a passion for ensuring employees are appropriately served to meet needs, concerns or issues with proper empathy and resolution orientation.
• Strength of character to pursue the HR excellence agenda and articulate this across his/her group.
• Maturity, self-confidence, and strong communication skills will be critical to this leadership role. A multicultural approach to operating in a diverse business environment. Comfortable communicating and operating within a matrixed environment.
• High level of business or related academic achievement.
• Experience in financial management includes budget and analysis of projects and programs.

Shift: 1st

Salary Range: $109,000.00 - $111,000.00 plus $7k Discretionary Bonus

Our Full Benefits Package includes Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Life insurance and AD&D Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, and Flexible Spending Accounts. Additionally, we offer a 401(k) plan with matching, Paid, shoe allowances, Vacation & Sick Pay, and 7 Paid Holidays.

*This position is eligible for relocation assistance.

Gruma Corporation and its affiliates, including but not limited to Azteca Milling, L.P., are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely for the purposes of determining suitability for employment, verifying your identity, and maintaining employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act as well as state and local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity with-out imposing undue hardship on Gruma. Please inform the company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process. #zr