Human Resources Manager

Bongards' Creameries Career•Humboldt, TN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Bongards’ Creameries is seeking a Human Resources Manager to serve as a business partner, coach, and leader for their Humboldt, TN cheese processing plant. This role involves understanding and translating business strategies into HR consulting for all business and performance needs, encompassing areas such as employee relations, talent acquisition and management, performance management, diversity and inclusion, and change management. The position reports to the Plant Manager with a secondary reporting relationship to the Corporate VP of HR.

Requirements

Significant HR knowledge, including staffing, union avoidance, change management, organizational development, compensation, benefits, employee relations, recruitment, talent planning, and general management practices.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication and organizational skills to effectively build and maintain relationships across multiple departments and a diverse employee base.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook).
Ability to assess issues, make quick, independent decisions, implement solutions, and implement change.
Strong ability to be responsive, highly detail-oriented, and analytical in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to multi-task with shifting priorities, utilizing strong time management skills and meeting deadlines.
Strong project management skills.
Professional presentation skills.
High level of integrity.
8+ years of general human resource experience, business management experience, or a combination of both.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Organizational Development, or a similar field.
SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP Certification.

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing.
Use of UKG system.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills.
Hours outside the normal 8am-5pm may be required as we are a 24 hours a day, 5 day per week (M-F) facility.
Minimal travel may be required.

Responsibilities

Act as a strategic facilitator by working directly with the Plant Leadership Team to anticipate opportunities and influence change that improves individual, team, and business performance.
Provide coaching to the Plant Leadership Team.
Recommend and implement effective team member engagement practices to build a company culture that drives high talent engagement.
Navigate organizational needs and implement positive employee relations strategies within daily plant operations.
Build relationships of trust and respect, possessing a clear point of view informed by integrity, insights, business acumen, best practices, and industry trends.
Partner with the Corporate HR Team on human capital efforts and align with company-wide HR initiatives.
Develop, facilitate, and administer company-specific training sessions to support business needs and foster legal compliance.
Lead overall company talent acquisition by coaching and consulting on staffing needs, and managing the process of identifying vacancies, recruiting, interviewing, and selecting high-level talent.
Advise and administer talent practices on site.
Plan, design, and lead an effective onboarding program for new talent.
Partner with the Plant Leadership Team on employee relations, assisting with employee expectations, issues, difficult employees, dispute settlement, disciplinary procedures, and terminations.
Provide current and prospective employees with information about policies, job duties, working conditions, wages, and employee benefits.
Assist the plant leadership team with project and change management and overall plant-wide communications.
Partner with Corporate Purchasing to manage employee services, such as food vending and uniforms.
Ensure site HR practices are legally compliant and adhere to company policies, practices, and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.