Human Resources Manager

GRUMA•Fife, WA

6d•$100,000 - $103,000

About The Position

The Human Resources Manager reports to the Regional Director of Human Resources and provides HR services, advice, and counsel to plant management and employees. The role supports the acquisition, development, deployment, and retention of the plant’s workforce while aligning HR activities with business strategy, goals, and objectives. The manager partners with the plant manager and staff, supports employees across key HR functions, and oversees recruiting, onboarding and offboarding, employee relations, training, safety coordination, performance management, compensation planning, policy and legal compliance, employee records, and HR program analysis. The role also leads and develops HR teams and promotes quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement. A bachelor’s degree and at least five years of applicable business experience are required, including at least five years of HR experience in a manufacturing environment. Bilingual English and Spanish capability is required. SPHR or PHR certification is preferred. Salary is $100,000–$103,000, plus a $7,000 annual bonus. Relocation assistance is available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least five years of applicable business experience.
At least five years of human resources experience in a manufacturing environment.
Bilingual English and Spanish required.
Experience in HR generalist roles in consumer food production environments.
Team management, leadership, and development skills.
Strong customer focus, empathy, and ability to resolve employee needs, concerns, and issues.
Strong communication skills, maturity, self-confidence, and strength of character.
Ability to operate in a diverse, multicultural, matrixed business environment.
High level of business or related academic achievement.
Financial management experience, including budgeting and analysis of projects and programs.
Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

SPHR or PHR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain effective, supportive business relationships with the plant manager and staff to help achieve business strategy, goals, and results.
Provide plant employees with education, communication, and administration related to payroll, benefits, record-keeping, employee relations, health and safety, and career and professional development.
Coordinate with plant management to recruit, identify, and select candidates for vacant plant positions.
Conduct onboarding and in-processing for new plant employees and offboarding for employees leaving the organization.
Coach employees, supervisors, and managers in interpersonal communication and conflict resolution.
Coordinate with the Safety Department to help ensure the plant meets health and safety standards and requirements; participate in safety committee meetings, accident investigations, and workers’ compensation claim management.
Work with plant management to identify, research, investigate, and resolve employee performance and conduct issues.
Coordinate and conduct training for plant management, supervisors, and employees on workplace policies and professional development, including harassment, health and safety, company policy, supervisory skills, conflict resolution, interpersonal communication, and group interaction.
Oversee deployment of the company’s performance management program and related compensation planning.
Direct and monitor compliance with corporate policies, procedures, and legal regulations, applying knowledge of company policy and federal and state laws and regulations.
Administer plant employee records and files in accordance with corporate and legal guidance.
Collect and analyze data to measure the effectiveness of HR programs, policies, and activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Lead, manage, and develop HR teams, supporting high performance, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.