About the Role
Main tasks:
Partner with HR & Ops VP and leaders, develop and deploy human capital solutions aligned with the achievement of business objectives.
Contribute to the long-term strategic plan and direction of the plant, functioning as part of the site’s senior leadership team.
Establish an inclusive work environment, aligned with company culture, that enhances team member experience and increases retention.
Provide coaching and feedback to team members, enabling and empowering them to reach their full potential.
Leverage HR reporting and metrics; analyze data, diagnose issues, and recommend solutions to address business challenges.
Ensure operational excellence to scale the team’s impact; continuously improving the way work is done to allow for greater focus on longer term strategies.
Ensure staffing levels meet and/or exceed forecasted production goals – through attraction, development, and engagement of team members
Represent the company within the geographic area through involvement in charitable giving, partnerships with local businesses and active community leadership.
Anticipate organizational needs and adapt quickly to rapidly emerging situations, staying current on HR best practices and applicable legislation.
Partner with Ops & HR on the enhancement and/or application of core HR processes and practices such as: employee relations, promotions/progression, unemployment, workers’ compensation, compliance, factory wages, orientation and onboarding, safety training, budgeting, policy design, and employee communications.
Identify legal requirements and government reporting regulations and ensure policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance with federal and state law.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
May manage 1-5 exempt and nonexempt members of the HR team.
Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training team members; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining team members; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in human resources or a business-related field; 5-7+ years of related experience plus 3+ years’ experience in a leadership role in human resources, manufacturing, or another business function or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Alignment with the people-first culture; a caring leader with a passion for continuous learning, achieving results, and developing themselves and others.
A strong foundation in core HR processes and practices; including but not limited to employment, compensation, health and welfare benefits, training and development, records management, safety and health, succession planning, employee relations and retention, AA/EEO compliance, and orientation and onboarding.
Strategic as well as tactical; understands the bigger picture of the broader company strategy and is able and willing to roll up their sleeves to do what it takes to get there.
Credible leader and team member; quickly builds effective working relationships centered on trust across functions and teams.
Decisive, action-oriented and organized; manages priorities effectively and drives execution through completion.
Adaptable and flexible, able to quickly learn new concepts and apply them to varying situations and challenges.
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization and externally. Bi-Lingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
Proficient with Microsoft Excel; must be able to create, edit and modify Excel spreadsheets and be able to interpret data for understanding.
Proficient in other MS Office applications, Oracle, and SharePoint.