Bilingual (English/Spanish) Human Resources Manager

MORGAN FOODS INC•Austin, IN

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Role: Morgan Foods, Inc. is seeking a Bilingual (English/Spanish) Human Resources Manager (HRM) to support our Austin, IN facility. This is a full-time, onsite role that is part of a larger HR team supporting a 3-shift operation. The HRM reports to the on-site Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). Upon completion of an 18–24-month onboarding program, the selected candidate will assume daily HR oversight for the Austin facility, including employee and labor relations, recruiting, discipline, training and development, compensation, HR compliance, communications, and employee safety. Company Summary: Morgan Foods, Inc., since 1899, “A Tradition in Store Brands”. An innovator in crafting quality food for the consumer marketplace. Privately held, headquartered in Austin, IN, with operations in IN and MI, Morgan Foods is dedicated to producing the highest quality, delicious food that families love. For over 125 years, Morgan Foods has been an industry leader, dedicated to quality and innovation. Five generations of the Morgan family have valued our team, investing in their careers and professional growth, while offering competitive pay and excellent benefits. Join a team with an amazing history and a great future.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, labor relations, or equivalent educational focus. Substitutions in educational requirement will be evaluated in combination with work experience.
Minimum 6 years progressive HR generalist experience, or 2-3 years HR Manager experience with at least 4 years strong HR generalist experience in manufacturing. This role is designed to provide a next level opportunity for tenured HR Generalist and/or early career HR Manager with strong HR generalist experience.
SPHR or PHR certification required or obtained within 18 months
Strong knowledge of labor relations, IN employment law, and HR best practices
Manufacturing HR experience required; union experience preferred
Strong recruiting and onboarding experience required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
ADP Workforce Now and Workforce Manager experience required
Excellent analytical skills, with strong ability to analyze and interpret HR data and statistics
Highly organization with the ability to meet deadlines
Person-centered, highly collaborative work style required
Fluency - Bilingual English/Spanish spoken and written. Ability to read, understand, write, and follow work instructions, policies, safety rules, and quality standards.

Nice To Haves

Training and development experience preferred

Responsibilities

Deliver exceptional HR support to the Austin, IN facility
Collaborate with the Michigan HR Manager, Manager of Benefits, and the broader HR team to deliver “best in class” HR support across the employee lifecycle
Serve as point of contact for employee relations matters
Manage site recruiting, onboarding, and separation processes, ensuring compliance with all federal and state labor laws
Oversee internship and student cooperative programs
Maintain job descriptions and organizational structure
Ensure all HR records are complete, compliant, and secure
Prepare internal and external reports for regulatory and internal stakeholders
Ensure compliance with all employment laws through policy development, audits, and consultation with legal counsel
Maintain strong labor relations with union workforce and local union representatives
Work within HR team framework in the administration of the CBA; including daily interpretation and administration, grievance process participation, and contract negotiation participation
Meet HR KPIs and contribute to departmental projects and initiatives
Partner with CHRO to administer compensation programs and support Total Rewards strategy
Support benefits communication and administration in partnership with the Manager of Benefits
Collaborate on training, development and workforce planning
Represent the organization at community and industry partnerships
As part of the HR team, work collaboratively to drive excellence within all HR processes, systems, and experiences
Carries out all activities utilizing a continuous improvement approach and participates in all continuous improvement initiatives, including acquiring certifications in Lean Six Sigma as needed or required