Mfg Plant Senior Human Resource Leader

Kroger•Anderson, SC

About The Position

Oversee and ensure legal compliance throughout all employee relations activities, including training, investigations, decision-making processes and follow through. Perform all jobs safely, efficiently and accurately to maintain and improve the performance of the entire plant in the areas of Safety Quality Reliability (SQR) and our Customer 1st strategy. Provide leadership that embodies our 7 Manufacturing High Performance Work System principles. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree human resources, organizational development, organizational psychology or other business-related field
2+ years human resources experience in food manufacturing
Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Ability to comprehend complex verbal and written instructions
Thorough knowledge of plant procedures and policies
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information

Nice To Haves

Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) or Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Certification
Experience managing a plant safety process
Work experience in a union plant
Work experience in human resources at a manufacturing plant

Responsibilities

Foster open communication with all plant associates, as well as the corporate office
Ensure regulatory compliance with corporate policy administration, posting and work rules
Participate in all major plant initiatives and decisions
Uphold a culture that supports a union free status (if non-union plant).
Ensure fair and consistent performance expectations and accountability
Clearly communicate the connection between performance and career opportunity (pay, selection, promotion).
Develop and oversee practices to recognize, reward and appreciate associates.
Champion the importance of the plant's cultural council to strengthen plant culture and conditions; guide activities to promote inclusion, engagement and continuous improvement
Direct recruiting and staffing practices and ensure candidate quality and timely fill rates
Oversee successor planning, mentoring and management training within the plant
Create and communicate compensation plans (hourly wage proposals and stock options).
Communicate and ensure compliance with benefit programs (health and life insurance, leave of absence, vacation/holidays, 401K, educational assistance, Employee Assistance Program).
Foster cooperative interaction with union leaders, stewards and plant management (if union plant).
Lead the safety coordinator on all safety and regulatory issues
Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements
Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provides feedback to direct reports
Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Must be able to work around ingredients and/or finished products known to contain food allergens