HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

Job Description:

Plans and administers policies relating to all phases of human resources activity by performing the following duties personally or through managers and supervisors:

Responsibility and Duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.

Identifies legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensures policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance.

Recruits, interviews, and selects employees to fill vacant positions.

Plans and conducts new employee orientation to provide information and training regarding Company policies, procedures, and benefits, and to foster positive attitude toward company goals.

Keeps records of benefits plans participation such as insurance and 401(k) plan, personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, and terminations, and employee statistics for government reporting.

Coordinates management training in interviewing, hiring, terminations, promotions, performance review, safety, and sexual harassment.

Advises management in appropriate resolution of employee relations issues.

Responds to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs.

Administers performance review program to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and equity within organization.

Administers salary administration program to ensure compliance and equity within organization.

Administers benefits programs such as life, health, dental and disability insurances, 401(k), vacation, personal, leave of absence.

Investigates accidents and prepares reports for insurance carrier.

Conducts wage surveys within labor market to determine competitive wage rate.

Prepares budget of human resources operations.

Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.

Makes timely decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment, and communicates changes effectively.

Includes appropriate people in decision-making process and supports and explains reasoning for decisions.

Manages competing demands and changes approach or method to best fit the situation.

Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events and reacts well under pressure.

Responds promptly to customer needs and completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.

Writes and speaks clearly and informatively.

Able to read and interpret written information and present numerical data effectively.

Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and generates suggestions for improving work.

Follows instructions, responds to management direction.

Follows policies and procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.

Observes safety and security procedures and reports potentially unsafe conditions.

Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and completes work in timely manner.

Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills and shares expertise with others.

Is consistently at work and on time and commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Directly supervises administrative employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Human Resources Management or similar or experience or equivalent combination of related education and work experience. Knowledge /Experience with payroll, FMLA/CFMLA, ADA, Disability Leave, Benefits, National Labor Relations Act, Department of Labor, Fair Labor Standards Act, ERISA, HIPAA, EEOC , OSHA. Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification preferred

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as production schedules, inventory reports, sales forecasts, safety rules, motor carrier regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, trends. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram form.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have proficient typing and computer skills including knowledge of Accounting software, Database software; Internet software; Order processing systems; Spreadsheet software (MS Excel), Microsoft Project, Word Processing software (MS Word), PowerPoint, Visio, and Email software (Microsoft 365).

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25-50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; outside weather conditions extreme cold, and frequent changes in temperature from going in and out of the freezers. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and hearing protection is required in all production areas of the facility.

Who is Country Pure Foods?

Country Pure Foods is a premier manufacturer of beverages including 100% juices, juice drink, lemonades, and plant-based beverages. From the most advanced equipment to the freshest, most delicious ingredients, we take pride in every beverage pack. Country Pure Foods goes above and beyond the standard food safety practices by participating in the highest level of Safe Quality Food (SQF) certification. The SQF certification program is a rigorous series of standards and best practices recognized by The Global Food Safety Initiative to ensure companies deliver both safe and quality products.

Why Work at Country Pure Foods?

Country Pure Foods offers a competitive benefits package for all full-time employees:
• Competitive Pay
• Sign on Bonuses Available
• Optional Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for Employees and Dependents
• Company Paid Short and Long-term Disability
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Generous PTO Policy

How CPF is Keeping Employees Safe

Country Pure Foods is proud to be considered an essential business in the food supply chain. During the COVID-19 pandemic we are taking many steps to ensure the safety and well-being of all our employees.

• At each of our facilities we are utilizing temperature scans and employee questionnaires to allow for contact tracing and to be aware of any potential contact with an infected person or persons.
• There are numerous handwashing and sanitizing stations around the facilities, including many that are touchless
• Employees are using PPE in the plants and corporate office in virtually all circumstances but especially when socially distancing is not possible.
• An outside company performs electrostatic sanitation regularly at all our facility's common areas, including bathrooms, offices, and labs.
• Employees are continuously updated on the latest recommendations from the CDC and CPF complies with all federal and state guidelines.
• Employee travel has been limited to essential travel only and access to the plants has been restricted to essential services only.
• Employees will receive incentives which include: $50 bonus for receiving the vaccine, 2 additional PTO days and/or 2 hours off to get the vaccine during work hours, in addition to receiving 75% towards premium buydown for medical plans.