Human Resources Manager - River Terminals

Louis Dreyfus Company • Port Allen, LA

305d

About The Position

This position is responsible for human resources activities in support of the Company’s grain & oilseed industrial assets (multiple locations throughout the US). Responsibilities include management of recruitment activities, HRIS management, budget preparations, employee relations, assistance in the development of Company’s HR policies and procedures, and providing HR direction and leadership to multiple locations. We are seeking a candidate with HR experience working for an industrial/manufacturing company with regional oversight is a MUST. This position is required to be in the office 4 days a week/1 flex day.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree majoring in social science field (psychology, communications, etc.)
• 5-8 years of progressive Human Resources experience
• 3-5 years of plant manufacturing experience in HR
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop strong, positive relationships with both internal and external clients.
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
• Ability to represent the Company in professional meetings and recruitment events.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Attention to detail.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations (ie. EEO, ADA, ADEA, Title VII, OSHA, wage & hour laws).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree majoring in Human Resource or similar.
• Master’s Degree in business related field.
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification, and/or Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) certification.
• Member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).
• Previous experience supporting unionized, and multiple, locations helpful.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Working knowledge of Workday HRIS software and Kronos timekeeping software.

Responsibilities

• Counsels and acts as a business partner with managers, supervisors, and employees on employment issues.
• Participates in and or leads HR Center of Excellence teams and supports related project work.
• Works closely with industrial and commercial management teams, accounting, and regional HR in preparing and updating numerous versions of the annual budget and reforecasts.
• Investigates employee relations issues and recommends appropriate actions (discipline, terminations etc.).
• Builds and maintains relationships with stakeholders at all levels within the organization.
• Implements HR programs by providing HR services, including but not limited to employment processing, training & development, and employee relations and retention.
• Supports key business leaders within region and helps to foster strategic discussions around people.
• Provides HR leadership for the Company’s regional Industrial Trainee & Internship Programs, attends recruitment fairs and seeks out opportunities for expanding internship and trainee programs.
• Serves as a site subject matter expert on the company’s HRIS system (Workday), time & record system (Kronos), and employment policies.
• Manages leave process for multiple locations ensuring appropriate paperwork is provided, completed and accurate.
• Participates in site staff meetings and attends other functional meetings as required.
• Ensures activities are in compliance with all state and federal employment laws and regulations (e.g., FMLA, ADA, EEO and FLSA).
• Aids Senior HR Leadership in administration of Company’s performance management program.
• Provides HR support during mergers/acquisitions and rightsizing efforts as directed.
• Recruits for the assigned HR client group as needed and manages the hourly recruitment process.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage.
• 401k with Company Match.
• Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.
• Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree