Human Resources Manager - Manufacturing

Niagara Bottling • Bloomfield, CT

2d • $121,907 - $173,718

About The Position

The Human Resources Manager plans and administers policies relating to all phases of human resources activity, personally or through subordinate administrators. The role supports HR operations in a manufacturing environment, including recruitment, employee relations, compliance, performance management, safety, training, payroll review, and employee engagement. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function. Duties and responsibilities may change with or without prior notice.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in the position; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
• Minimum 4 years of experience managing people or projects; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or another related field.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a safe working environment, document safety training, and communicate safety incidents.
• Ability to provide strategic input and oversight to departmental projects; make data-driven decisions; manage costs and timelines; and prioritize long-term impact.
• Ability to make decisions that prioritize company and customer success.
• Ability to evaluate processes and programs, develop efficiency and waste-reduction initiatives, and use performance metrics to support continuous improvement.
• Ability to communicate a clear vision, organize resources, and adjust strategy when managing change.
• Analytical thinking and ability to synthesize complex information.
• Ability to delegate technical tasks and work effectively with departments, vendors, and customers.
• Ability to identify collaboration opportunities, make hiring decisions, plan for talent needs, develop direct reports, and address conflict within and between teams.

Nice To Haves

• 10 or more years of experience in the field or a similar manufacturing environment.
• 10 or more years of experience working in the position.
• 6 years of experience managing people or projects.
• Master's degree in Business Administration or another related field.
• PHR/SPHR certification.
• Native or bilingual proficiency in a foreign language.

Responsibilities

• Ensure policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance.
• Recruit, interview, and select employees to fill vacant positions.
• Conduct new employee orientations to foster a positive attitude toward company goals.
• Participate in the safety committee and conduct facility walk-throughs to identify safety issues.
• Work with management and senior HR to resolve employee relations issues appropriately.
• Assist with investigations of employee relations issues.
• Respond to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs.
• Administer the performance review program to ensure its effectiveness, compliance, and equity.
• Ensure the plant is FLSA compliant.
• Assist management with union avoidance activities.
• Conduct training when requested.
• Investigate accidents and prepare reports for the insurance carrier.
• Lead monthly employee “Listening Sessions.”
• Enter new-hire paperwork and status changes into the HRIS system.
• Perform the initial review and submission of payroll.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Benefits

• Paid time off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time.
• Paid parental and caregiver leaves.
• Medical coverage, including virtual care options.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Health Savings Account with company match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Expanded mental wellbeing benefits, including free counseling sessions for team members and household family members.
• Family-building benefits, including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation, plus adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursements.
• Income protection, including life and AD&D, short- and long-term disability, critical illness, and accident plans.
• Special discount programs, including pet plans, prepaid legal services, identity theft protection, car rental, and airport parking.
• Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.
• Annual bonus target of 15%.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager