People Operations Manager

Roskam Foods•Kentwood, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Roskam Foods is a leading contract manufacturer that partners with world-renowned food brands, retailers, and food service providers to produce a myriad of frozen, refrigerated and shelf-stable products. We’re a scaled, diversified operation with over 2 million square feet of manufacturing and 50 production lines across 8 facilities in the U.S. and Canada. We believe in the power of purpose-driven leadership to generate value for all. And we’re on a mission to optimize the potential of our people and brands. We are passionate about multiplying possibilities for our employees and our partners. Roskam Foods produces and packages food products with the goal of consistently meeting and exceeding customer expectations for quality, safety, and wholesomeness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, Human Resources or equivalent related field / experience.
Five (5) years of Human Resources and employee relations experience.
Experience handling highly confidential and sensitive information.
Experience conducting first-line and management training.
Ability to interact with all levels of employees and be perceived as an approachable and knowledgeable resource.
Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

One (1) to two (2) years’ experience leading a team preferred.
HR experience in a manufacturing environment preferred and union environment is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Discovers continuous improvement opportunities and takes the initiative to drive incremental changes in HR processes and systems. Acts as a change agent.
Leads a team of HR professionals to ensure Human Resources needs are met for the plant.
Supports and interfaces with plant and strategic business unit staff to develop and facilitate strategic plans and objectives.
Ensure employees at all levels are treated fairly in compliance with company, state and federal policies, regulations and laws.
Leads complex employee relations investigations and recommends a course of action.
Champions supports, and facilitates cultural change initiatives by training, supporting, and directing both employees and management staff for plants.
Counsels, coaches, and advises managers and supervisors regarding career development, leadership growth, employee engagement, employment status, corrective action, job eliminations, performance development and/or improvement plans, reassignment, and reorganization, while analyzing and assessing legal liabilities. Provides appropriate follow-up.
Collaborates with safety team and management on workers’ compensation issues to ensure compliance and care for the employee.
Maintains current knowledge of various HR laws, practices, procedures, and trends. Works with leaders regarding compliance with all applicable state and federal employment regulations and Human Resources policies and while meeting business unit/department goals.
Partners with other plant HR and Shared Services teams as needed.
Interviews, evaluates, and recommends internal candidates for hourly and/or salaried openings. May interview and assist with external recruiting process.
Spends significant time in the production areas.