MFG Associate Relations Manager

Description:

Assist Human Resources (HR) manager to provide leadership and direction to the Manufacturing HR function and be accountable to support the delivery of the key metrics of the department. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee staffing activities for the site and ensure that needs are met to align with the staffing forecast.
• Own recruiting activities and coordinate efforts with the Center of Excellence for Talent Acquisition.
• Ensure all hiring requisitions are worked timely and candidates are processed appropriately.
• Resolve issues with candidate experience, including background checks and adjudication.
• Oversee the onboarding of new associates and conduct orientation and appropriate training.
• Develop and execute programs to promote retention.
• Ensure personnel files are maintained according to company guidelines.
• Strive to effectively resolve problems for the mutual benefit of the company and its associates, provide education and direction for management on contract interpretation, labor relations principles and effective conflict resolution.
• Facilitate training on-site as directed by corporate Supply Chain.
• Maintain confidentially and exercise discretion.
• Participate in safety training and promote at facility.
• Travel up to 15% of time to support business units.
• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of HR experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to prioritize/multi-task while providing accurate/on-time results.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and train.
• Excellent oral/written communication skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree HR related field or comparable experience.
• Any experience working in employment law.
• Any experience in a supervisory position.