Human Resources Manager

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Job description

Job Title: Human Resources Manager

Classification: Salaried/Exempt

Reports To: Finance Director

Core Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm

Meyenberg is on a mission to bring the goodness of milk to everyone, everywhere. We are America's original alternative milk, having been in business since 1934. We are #1 in our category and have a strong track record of growth and a loyal base of consumers.

In 2017 this family-owned business was purchased by Emmi, a Swiss-based consumer goods company focused on dairy. Meyenberg is one of several pioneering California food companies in the Emmi group, and we collaborate closely with each other, learning and benefiting from the collaboration.

Summary: The HR Manager is responsible for day-to-day operations in the following functional areas: benefits administration, employee relations, training, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation, recruitment/employment, employment law compliance, payroll processing, records management, employment claims. The role will also be instrumental in guiding personnel related decisions of the company by providing human resource related data and analysis to the leadership team. This is a great opportunity for an individual looking to expand their experience by building the infrastructure to take the HR function to the next level. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Essential Duties The essential duties include, but are not limited to the following:

Employment

• Manages recruitment efforts for all personnel. Assist hiring managers by coordinating personnel recruitments including application review, scheduling and/or performing interviews to match experience with specific job-related requirements.
• Conducts employee onboarding and helps plan training & development.
• Conducts exit interviews, analyzes data and makes recommendations to the management team for corrective action and continuous improvement.
• Schedules and monitor performance evaluation process
• Develops and implements personnel policies and procedures; prepares and maintains the employee handbook.

Employee Relations

• Responds to employee relation issues such as employee complaints, harassment allegations and assist in the resolution of issues and problems.
• Maintains and coordinates employee anniversary recognition programs.
• Promotes programs to create an efficient and conflict-free workplace.
• Coordinates company-wide employee communications.
• Coordinates company-wide tasks related to performance management.
• Provide mediation, supervisor training and counseling for employee conflicts.
• Reviews and guides management recommendations for employment terminations.
• Represents the company for any unemployment claims.
• Administers Workers Compensation including claims resolution.

Benefits

• Performs benefits administration, including claims resolution, change reporting, approving invoices for payment and communicating benefits information to employees.
• Performs year end 401k administration in conjunction with 3rdparty, as well as necessary employee communications throughout the year.
• Provides support to employees in various topics such as leaves, compensation etc.
• Maintains benefits committee meetings.

Administration

• Assists in development, documentation and implementation of human resource policies.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Payroll processing through use of third-party payroll processor.
• Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains company organization charts and the employee directory.
• Maintains human resource information system records and compiles reports from the database.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Participates in Emmi and California Collection projects and directives.

Expectations

All Meyenberg employees are required to perform their duties with the following expectations in mind:

• Work together toward common goals and values including ethics, judgement, professionalism, adaptability, and dependability.
• Perform all work in compliance with applicable quality and safety measures.
• Take responsibility for learning the skills necessary to do your job.
• Communicate any lack of understanding or confusion to address training needs.
• Communicate effectively and positively with supervisors and coworkers.
• Work efficiently at all times, and fulfill management expectations.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office environment

Physical Demands

The demands described here are representative of those typically encountered in this role.

• Remain stationary for long periods of time at a workstation desk, operating a computer keyboard, mouse, and other standard office equipment.
• Position self to properly complete the task at hand. This may involve turning all or parts of the body, or bending downward in order to place or reach an object at a lower level.
• Extend above the shoulder in order to place or retrieve objects.
• Ability to grasp, raise, lower and/or move objects of various sizes and weights:
• Individually regularly manipulate objects weighing up to 20lbs

• With assistance occasionally manipulate objects weighing from 21lbs to 30lbs

Travel Some travel is expected for this position.

Skills/Experience

• Understanding of general human resources policies and procedures.
• Good knowledge of employment/labor laws.
• Outstanding knowledge of MS Office; HRIS systems will be a plus
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Aptitude in problem-solving.
• Desire to work as a team with a results driven approach.
• AA in Business administration or relevant field.
• Additional HR training will be a plus.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Leadership: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location