JOB SUMMARY:

This HR Manager performs a key role as a member of the plant leadership team while leading the daily human resources functions in support of its employees. This position needs to be bilingual in English and Spanish. It is a true generalist function supporting plant level operation with activities include but are not limited to: recruitment efforts and retention strategies, employee relations (investigations under the direction/support of the Director, HR Operations), safety/OSHA, on-boarding, orientation, employee engagement, time and labor, payroll and benefits support, compliance (EEOC, FMLA, ADAA, Reasonable Accommodations, E-Verify, etc.), performance management, training and implementing company policies and procedures in conjunction with Crown’s mission, vision and values. The on-site HR Manager reports to the Director, HR Operations with a dotted line to the Plant Manager within Crown Bakeries Pleasant Prairie location.

REQUIREMENTS, QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or another similar-related field required
• 5 + years’ experience working in human resources. Manufacturing experience is strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of Manufacturing GMP’s, Foreign Material and Safety/OSHA regulations/reporting
• SHRM or HRCI Certification encouraged and will be supported if not already obtained
• Bilingual with English/Spanish required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to be resilient and remain calm and thoughtful in verbal communication pressure-related situations
• Entrepreneurial mind-set, with a high tolerance for ambiguity and complexity. Ability to be efficient with limited resources
• Good business acumen, mindful, critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with a self-starter personality
• Good time management skills and the ability to interpret and communicate data
• Understanding of full cycle recruiting and sourcing activities
• Hands-on experience with payroll systems and Human Resources Information Software (HRIS), Paylocity highly-preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite or related software
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Thorough knowledge of Federal, Wisconsin and local employment-related laws, labor relations and regulations
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees

• Conducts recruitment and onboarding efforts for all nonexempt and production employees, students, and temporary employees; conducts new-employee orientations; monitors employee relations counseling, outplacement counseling, and exit interviewing at the non-exempt level.
• Works directly with department managers to assist them in decision making to carry out their responsibilities on employee relations matters.
• Plans, organizes, and controls all activities of the department. Participates in developing plant/department goals, objectives, and systems.
• Implements and annually updates compensation program in conjunction with corporate compensation programs.
• Monitors performance evaluation programs at the site level and assists management in the annual performance and wage review preparation and administration. Assists with weekly payroll reconciliation.
• Makes recommendations on personnel policies and procedures and handbook revisions. performs benefits administration in conjunction with Corporate Benefits and Open Enrollment / Life Change events.
• Establishes and maintains department records and reports, both personnel file and human resources information system. Participate in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings as required.
• Evaluates reports, decisions, and results of department in relation to established goals.
• Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to achieve continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends and state specific employment legislation to support compliance on all associate matters at the Federal, State and Local level.
• Communicates changes in employee policies and procedures and assure proper compliance is followed.
• Present training and development topics in a classroom setting.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.