PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The Senior Human Resources Manager is responsible for providing site-level leadership to a team of HR professionals and support to all manufacturing sites. The position reports direct to the Director-Human Resources North America and dotted line to VP- Operations.  The Senior Human Resources Manager collaborates with him/her to provide strategic HR leadership to the Mann Packing enterprise, comprised of six operating facilities.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Oversees plant HR activities including payroll, benefits, employee relations, performance development, union relations, etc.
• Administers benefits programs such as 401K, life, health, dental and disability insurances, pension plans, PTO, and employee assistance.
• Takes ownership of the department’s Human Capital Management (HCM) and Time Keeping systems.
• Partners with the HR Director North America, Finance, and the Corporate office on Sarbanes Oxley compliance efforts.
• Maintains records of benefits plans participation such as insurance and pension plan, personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, and terminations, and employee statistics for government reporting.
• Leads process improvement efforts and the implementation of technology with a goal to improve efficiency and service levels to the department’s internal customers.
• Represents the Company in Union-related activities including negotiations, grievance resolution, arbitrations, etc.
• Interviews and selects employees to fill vacant positions at Manager level & above.
• Plans and conducts new employee orientations.
• Coordinates employee training, both mandatory and developmental.
• Partners with the HR Director of North America and VP-Operations to arrive at appropriate resolution of employee relations issues.
• Administers performance review program to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and equity within organization.
• Collaborates with respective partners on investigations of employee complaints, legal cases, accidents, etc.
• Ensure Company programs and policies are compliant with Federal and State regulatory agencies.
• Responsible for the creation of the annual department budget.
• Prepares employee separation notices and related documentation, and conducts all exits.
• Represents organization at employee-related hearings and investigations.

MINIMUM SKILLS REQUIRED:

• BA or BS in Human Resources or relevant field and from an accredited institution.
• 10+ years of HR Manufacturing experience inclusive of a Union.
• 5+ years experience in a manufacturing/food processing environment.
• Strong knowledge and experience in Sarbanes Oxley compliance i.e. with a publicly traded company.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Expertise with HRIS/HCM and timekeeping systems.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Bilingual in Spanish is required.

DEL MONTE FRESH PRODUCE IS AN EEO/AA/V/H  

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