Human Resources Manager

Little Leaf Farms•Manchester, TN

17d

About The Position

The Human Resources Manager leads and directs the HR department’s functions, including hiring and interviewing, pay and benefits administration, leave, and enforcement of company policies and practices. The role partners with site leadership to support business and operations initiatives, improve retention and productivity, manage compensation and performance programs, and guide the use of HRIS processes and data. The position provides coaching and advice to managers and employees on performance, organizational effectiveness, employee relations, and HR policies. It administers benefit programs with external brokers, vendors, and corporate HR; supports hiring, onboarding, orientation, and exit interviews; and develops communications, procedures, policies, objectives, and reporting. The role also ensures compliance with employment laws and required training, and is expected to follow safe work practices and GMP and HACCP guidelines while maintaining sanitary conditions and product quality.

Requirements

Associate degree in Human Resources or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
Ability to work independently, handle multiple tasks, and solve problems effectively.
Excellent interpersonal skills, ethics, and cultural awareness.
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
Exceptional computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, including Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Word.
Operate with professionalism and integrity, including when handling confidential information.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business, Human Resources Management, or Organizational Development.
Five or more years of experience in an HR role with increasing responsibility.
PHR or other relevant certification.
Previous experience in a highly regulated industry or direct interaction with state regulators.
Working knowledge of HRIS systems.
Strong detail-oriented and resourceful mindset.
Knowledge of federal and state HR laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

Partner with site leadership to plan and execute local business and operations initiatives that support positive results.
Develop and manage retention initiatives and employee engagement programs to reduce unwanted turnover and maximize productivity.
Administer site compensation programs, including performance management, base pay, annual merit planning, and off-cycle compensation requests.
Lead adoption and use of HRIS systems and processes at assigned sites and ensure data accuracy.
Coach managers and employees on performance management and assessment.
Coordinate administration of employee benefits with external brokers, vendors, and corporate HR.
Develop and conduct employee and managerial communications meetings to assess program impacts on morale.
Consult with managers on organizational design and development, and provide advisory and investigative support on sensitive employee-relations issues, involving legal counsel when necessary.
Advocate for fair and equitable treatment while balancing business needs.
Develop, execute, and interpret procedures and policies for business operations.
Develop HR objectives and systems, including metrics, queries, and standard reports.
Oversee benefits, compensation, and employee performance programs.
Recommend procedures and policies to improve HR and organizational efficiency and employee experience.
Ensure compliance with state and federal HR regulations and applicable employment laws, updating policies and procedures as required.
Track and document compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments.
Create and distribute internal communications about status changes, benefits, and company policies.
Recruit, interview, and facilitate hiring for open positions in collaboration with departmental managers.
Prepare hiring paperwork and coordinate onboarding with cross-functional departments.
Administer onboarding, orientation, and exit-interview tasks, including HRIS data entry and accuracy and compliance audits.
Advise employees on absence and health issues, conduct and capability, complaints, organizational change, and other employee-relations matters.
Assist with communication and interpretation of the employee handbook, employee directory, and organizational chart, and contribute to policy development.
Follow safe work practices and GMP and HACCP guidelines, maintain sanitary conditions, protect product quality, and report conditions that may adversely affect food safety, food quality, or personnel safety.
Maintain a positive work atmosphere through constructive conduct and communication with customers, clients, coworkers, and management.
Perform other duties as assigned.