We are seeking a strategic and collaborative individual for the position of People Operations Manager. This Pivotal role will help to lead our HR team through an exciting period of growth and transformation. In this role, you will report directly to the Vice President of Human Resources and work closely with senior leadership, functional managers, and the Organizational Development (OD) team. You may also engage with legal counsel, government representatives, and local business partners as needed. Additionally, you’ll collaborate with other Blum subsidiaries on cross-functional and international projects. This role will focus primarily on the employee life cycle versus compensation/benefits or EHS.
If you love great benefits, a stable work environment and want to accelerate your career growth significantly by linking up with an established international company, we would love for you to apply!

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, Psychology or Education is required
• Advanced degree or either a HR SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP or PHR certification a plus
• Additional training in legal issues, federal and state laws, business theory/practices is required
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the various HR roles with 3 years managing an HR function in a mid-sized industrial manufacturing environment (400+ employee workforce)
• Experience working with Microsoft Office 360, Confluence, SAP, ADP Workforce Now, or other HRIS systems

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

• Policies and practices involved in human resource functions, including recruitment, selection, and promotion, regulations and procedures; compensation, benefits, employee relations and personnel information systems
• Principles and processes involved in business and organizational planning, including strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques and coaching methods
• Adult learning, training, organizational development and performance management
• Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services
• Federal and state laws governing Human Resource management
• Experience with ISO compliance, C-TPAT and other compliance topics

• Establish effective relationships with the management team in administrative, operations, production and logistics by maintaining a presence on the production floor and working with employees to establish credibility with the HR team
• Work directly with the HR team in establishing good employee relations practices, seen as a good resource for employees and management to approach with questions, issues, concerns.
• Works with the VP of HR to establish strategic initiates and drives the HR strategic plan to prepare for continued growth,
• Identify and address areas of improvement for the HR team, working to create best practices among the team and work to streamline inefficiencies and increase value-added activities
• Evaluate, plan and manage company recruiting, onboarding, engagement and
• Responsible for reporting and follow-up on compliance and auditing topics/
• Conducts- audits, management review topics. and sustainability reporting
• Manage the internal training process to ensure training is being completed timely and developed internally as needed.
• Work with management and Organizational Development dept. on creating long-term effective management training
• Plans employee development and succession planning
• Work directly with the employee engagement team to increase overall employee engagement and dedication to the company
• Manage the identification of future talent needs of the business and the development of comprehensive strategic recruiting and retention plans to meet future growth plans
• Oversee employee relations issues, solving problems and assisting with employee investigations as needed, ensuring resolution that balances the interests of both employees and the organization, professionally documenting to management expectations
• Ensure legal compliance with all state, federal and regulatory agencies
• Manage the performance review process through ADP, setting up the process and ensuring completion in a timely manner
• Establish yourself as a cultural leader within the organization, working to maintain and strengthen Blum’s core values and attributes while maintaining a fun, social and engaging work environment
• Develop and maintain effective relationships needed to complete tasks requiring support from both Blum Austria Blum subsidiaries and Blum US
• Conduct all aspects of the role with integrity, leadership and respect
• Works office schedule with flexibility to work whenever required
• Willingness to travel (US and International) when needed
• Position will be on-site four days per week with opportunity for remote work as needed.
• Conducts audits with internal customers to measure the quality of services provided
• Works with Internal Communication, Benefits administrator and payroll administrator to prepare written and verbal information to inform employees of benefits, compensation and personnel policies
• Formulates policies and procedures for recruitment, testing, placement, orientation, company forms, documents, handbooks and management manuals, employee relations
• Analyzes compensation policies, government regulations and prevailing wage rates to develop competitive compensation plan
• Initiate, research, develop and provide employee development processes
• Provides advising, coaching and mentoring to members of the management team regarding human performance improvement concepts and practices
• Assist in preparing documentation for visa’s, extensions, and green card processes