Human Resources Manager

Saputo Inc.•Frederick, MD

12d•$89,600 - $110,000

About The Position

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world. As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best? The Human Resources Manager will build overall organizational capability for the location. Act as a strategic business partner to drive and lead HR initiatives to increase organizational effectiveness, mitigate risk, build talent capabilities, win the hearts and minds of our Saputo team. Provide value-add human resources support that has a positive business impact. Provides HR consulting expertise to all levels of employees.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related field or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 5 years HR Generalist experience in labor relations, employee relations, hourly, nonexempt and exempt recruiting, consulting, leadership development, talent development, and/or compensation/benefit administration.
Ability to consult with business partners on talent management and organizational design issues.
Demonstrates business maturity and integrity, especially when dealing with highly confidential information.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, HRIS and ATS applications, Workday a plus!
Ability to recognize opportunities to simplify processes and create efficiencies.
Ability to credibly influence others with his/her point of view.
Ability to work collaboratively with all departments and management levels within the company.
Ability to understand and add value to the business.
Ability to deliver and execute high-quality and consistent Human Resources processes and services.
Ability to align programs and services with Company’s overall vision.
Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
Skill in organization, prioritization, and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Workday a plus!

Responsibilities

Drive and lead positive employee relations activities, initiatives and programs.
Administers existing programs in accordance with established policies and procedures including EEO and ADA compliance.
Consults with employees and managers to address root causes of issues and resolves through a systematic and analytical approach, including investigations. Make recommendations to minimize risk and potential employment liability.
Consults with management team to analyze and assess people needs and concerns. Develop and implement appropriate action plans.
Drive performance management objectives, people development and training, talent and succession planning.
Manage recruitment and hiring process to ensure organization needs are met for all non-exempt and exempt level positions.
Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations (Federal, State, Local) laws and company policies/guidelines.
Perform periodic training for all employee levels to include new business processes, policies and compliance training.
Act as the Change Agent for the location.
Identifies opportunities to develop and implement new practices/guidelines to achieve business goals.
Implement and lead HR initiatives to improve organization effectiveness, including technology enablers, organization design, and cultural development.
Provides Affirmative Action program and administration in support of AAP, EEO and OFCCP compliance.
For unionized locations, act as the lead in communication and effective resolution for grievances, JLRC’s, compensation and benefit support, and support contract negotiations.
Act as the location lead for internal and external audits. Perform pre-audit activities to minimize risk and maximize audit results.
Identifies opportunities and recommends changes to increase performance, reduce costs, and positively impact HR metrics through analytical approaches, including the tracking of key data and analyzing trends.
Partner with health and safety to drive proactive and positive safety behaviors, culture of injury prevention.
Actively apply and support our Saputo Code of Ethics and Saputo Values.
Performs other duties as assigned.