Sr. Human Resources Manager

CJ Schwan's; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 107,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Time off programs

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Schwan’s Company, a U.S. affiliate of CJ CheilJedang, is seeking a Sr. Human Resources Manager to lead HR for pizza manufacturing facilities in Erie, PA, North East PA, and Westfield, NY.

The role focuses on safety culture, employee engagement, talent acquisition, and HR initiatives in a fast-paced environment. Union experience is required. Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years in HR Business partnering are expected, with PHR/SPHR certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) required or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years’ HR Business Partner experience.
• Union facility experience required.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. HR laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with factory leadership to implement people plans and drive business results.
• Lead engagement by promoting the company’s vision and culture.
• Oversee HR programs including employee relations, compensation, recruitment, training, EEO/AA, and benefits.
• Coach and develop HR professionals and plant leadership.
• Administer HR functions in collaboration with Center of Excellence groups.

Job description

Schwan’s Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle brand CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods enjoyed nationwide. We have beloved brands like Red Baron®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizzas; bibigo®, Pagoda® Asian-style snacks and we can’t forget Mrs. Smith’s® and Edwards® pies! We bring families and communities together through great food. Join our team and see the opportunities are real, and the sky is the limit; this isn’t just a job, it’s a seat at the table!

We are hiring a Sr. Human Resources Manager to lead our HR function and team for our pizza manufacturing facilities located in Erie, PA, North East, PA, and Westfield, NY. In this role, you will drive the company's safety culture and play a key leadership role in the plant. Your HR expertise will enhance employee engagement, talent acquisition, training, and company-wide HR initiatives within our fast-paced environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a growing segment of a major food manufacturer and highlight your leadership and technical skills to make a significant impact on the business.

Please note that Union experience is required as one of our three facilities is a Union facility.

What You Will Do

• Build strong relationships with factory leaders and key stakeholders to develop and implement people plans and solutions to achieve business initiatives and deliver results.
• Drive engagement by championing the company’s vision, mission, purpose, and culture initiatives.
• Provide transparent communication, and promotes employee understanding of programs, policies, and objectives along with developing positive employee morale.
• Administer Human Resources function in collaboration with Center of Excellence groups including employee relations, compensation, recruitment, training, EEO/AA, and benefits.
• Coach, motivates and develops team members and the plant leadership team.
• Direct, train and develop a team of HR professionals.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and a minimum 8+ years’ experience as an HR Business partner creating and executing staffing and talent strategies, employee engagement, retention, and employee relations.
• Strong project management and business acumen with experience in driving programs that support the overall business objectives.
• HR experience in a union facility.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. HR laws and regulations, U.S. HR and employee relations' practices and policies.
• People management experience.
• PHR or SPHR certification preferred.

What We Offer

The base salary range for this position is $107,000 to $178,000 annually with eligibility for a 20% annual incentive bonus, that is based on organizational performance. The pay range represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to education, skills, work experience, certifications, geography etc. As such, starting pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a strong foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support programs.

The employing subsidiaries of CJ Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected class.