Human Resources Manager @ New French Bakery
Human Resouces Manger
New French Bakery (NFB) is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead the plant HR function and team. This role will partner closely with plant business leaders to provide both tactical and strategic human resource solutions in support of the Company’s business objectives, which include driving employee engagement, advancing cultural integration and business growth.
Essential Functions
Partner with plant management in people-related issues
Participate as an active member of plant leadership team and the HR team; implement and support both platform and plant HR initiatives
Help develop leaders by providing coaching, training, and key metric information
Create and maintain a positive, successful, and compliant recruitment and onboarding process that leads to overall retention and attainment of Company goals
Recommend procedures to reduce absenteeism, turnover, and unnecessary costs using Company metrics and analyses, and retain a high quality and engaged workforce
Investigate employee concerns or complaints and recommend actions to promptly resolve
Keep abreast of and ensure compliance to all federal/state employment labor laws and consult with outside legal counsel as needed to determine appropriate course of action
Create and execute communication plan and education related to drive employee engagement, policies, procedures, and changes necessary for compliance and integration
Approve bi-weekly payroll to ensure appropriate approvals and timely processing of changes
Perform benefits administration (communication, problem resolution, compliance, internal audit adherence, and wellness initiatives)
Manage workers’ compensation, FMLA, and leave of absence to ensure compliance while utilizing tools that lower claim costs, improve overall safety of the Company, and increase attendance and retention rates
Administer performance review program to ensure alignment to the Company’s core values and culture; provide tools to plant leadership team to ensure performance programs are effective, compliant, and equitably delivered
Implement and annually update the compensation and merit program to ensure compliance and equity within the plant; update job descriptions as necessary; conduct annual salary surveys
Supervise plant HR support staff
Manage and maintain Human Resources budget
Support food safety program, quality standards, and legality of products manufactured
Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Qualifications (Education/Experience)
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field and 5+ years of experience in a Human Resource Management position or equivalent combination of education and experience
CP/PHR or SCP/SPHR Certification preferred
Human Resource Generalist experience within fast growing manufacturing company preferred
Knowledge of federal and state regulations pertaining to employment
Working knowledge and experience with HRIS
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills; ADP skills preferred
Strong communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the Company
Strong leadership, management, organizational, analytical, decision making, conflict resolution, negotiating, influencing, and consultative skills
Proven experience utilizing resourcefulness, professionalism, initiative, and motivation to develop effective strategies to achieve organizational goals
Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task, manage changing priorities, and work well under pressure
To Apply:
Please visit www.risebakingcompany.com/careers to register and fill out an application. You may also email your resume to newfrenchjobs@risebakingcompany.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Questions? Contact:
Mona Gerike
Interim HR Manager
O: 612.455.7516 828 Kasota Ave. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 RiseBakingCompany.com