Human Resources Manager

Lincolnwood Place; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic HR professional to enhance their human resources operations. This role involves counseling management on employment matters, leading HR initiatives, and ensuring compliance with employment laws. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in HR practices, excellent communication skills, and a passion for fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. The company offers a stimulating environment with opportunities for career growth and a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible work options. Join a team that values your contributions and supports your professional journey.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Program

401k with Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Family Friendly Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account Plans

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of progressive HR experience required.
• Experience in multiple locations and corporate office support needed.

Responsibilities

• Counsel managers and employees on HR issues.
• Lead HR programs and support recruitment efforts.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Knowledge of Employment Laws

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Science

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources

Master's Degree in Business

PHR Certification

SHRM-CP Certification

Tools

Workday HRIS

Kronos

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Counsels and acts as a business partner with managers, supervisors, and employees on employment issues.
• Participates in and or leads HR Center of Excellence teams and supports related project work
• Works closely with industrial and commercial management teams, accounting, and regional HR in preparing and updating numerous versions of the annual budget and reforecasts.
• Investigates employee relations issues and recommends appropriate actions (discipline, terminations etc.)
• Builds and maintains relationships with stakeholders at all levels within the organization.
• Implements HR programs by providing HR services, including but not limited to employment processing, training & development, and employee relations and retention.
• Supports key business leaders within region and helps to foster strategics discussions around people
• Provides HR leadership for the Company’s regional Industrial Trainee & Internship Programs, attends recruitment fairs and seeks out opportunities for expanding internship and trainee programs.
• Serves as a site subject matter expert on the company’s HRIS system (Workday), time & record system (Kronos), and employment policies.
• Manages leave process for multiple locations ensuring appropriate paperwork is provided, completed and accurate. (FMLA, ADA, Military, Personal, other leaves).
• Participates in site staff meetings and attends other functional meetings as required.
• Ensures activities are in compliance with all state and federal employment laws and regulations (e.g., FMLA, ADA, EEO and FLSA
• Aids Senior HR Leadership in administration of Company’s performance management program.
• Provides HR support during mergers/acquisitions and rightsizing efforts as directed.
• Recruits top talent for the assigned HR client group and manages the entire requisition process

Administrative Responsibilities:

Accountable for and/or assigns responsibilities for the administration of the following:

• Creates, maintains, and analyzes monthly reports pertaining to headcounts, employment costs, and open positions, and provides reconciliation support for regional accounting and HR departments as necessary.
• Backs up and supports other HR Managers within the region as needed

Company Conformance Statements

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with co-workers, Company business associates and the general public.
• Work together in a cooperative spirit to serve the best interests of the Company
• Operate in a fully responsible manner and comply with the law and Company policy.

Education/Professional Certifications/Licenses

Basic qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree majoring social science field (psychology, communications, etc.)

Preferred qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree majoring in Human Resource or similar
• Master’s Degree in business related field
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification, and/or Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) certification
• Member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

Experience

Basic qualification:

• Five to Eight (5-8) years of progressive Human Resources experience
• Experience supporting multiple locations
• Previous experience supporting a corporate office

Preferred qualification:

• Previous experience working as HR in plant manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience supporting unionized, and multiple, locations helpful

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (including any physical demands)

Basic qualifications:

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to develop strong, positive relationships with both internal and external clients.

• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation

• Ability to represent the Company in professional meetings and recruitment events

• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

• Attention to detail

• Self-directed and motivated

• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations (ie. EEO, ADA, ADEA, Title VII, OSHA, wage & hour laws).

Preferred qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Workday HRIS software and Kronos timekeeping software

Equipment Used

• Typical office equipment: PC, telephone, fax machine.

Working Conditions

• Typical office environment. Occasional travel to industrial locations may be required. When traveling, possible exposure to industrial operations areas that are dusty, noisy or have extreme variations in temperature. Extensions of regular working hour are occasionally necessary to complete time-sensitive projects or to respond to emergencies.

Qualifications:
Additional Information

Additional Information for the job

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
- 401k with Company Match
- Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Hybrid work available (not applicable to all roles)

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Equal employment opportunity (EEO)

Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us