Senior Human Resources Manager

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Job description

Overview

Manages all Human Resources functions and activities to ensure that GSF recruits and retains a qualified workforce to meet GSF and customer objectives. Ensures compliance with labor, safety, and company rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

* Oversees the implementation, administration, and dissemination of information regarding all Human Resources functions including employment, labor relations, training, management development, employee programs, workers' compensation, compensation, and benefits for exempt, non-exempt, and union employees, ensuring compliance with state, federal, and company policies, procedures, and regulations (e.g., FLSA, FMLA, EEO, ADA, Title VII). (40%)
* Oversees the recruitment, selection, placement, and orientation of exempt, non-exempt, and hourly employees to achieve required staffing levels and selection of the best qualified candidates. (20%)
* Oversees the administration of the company's union contracts to ensure strong labor/management relations, compliance with contractual provisions, and smooth operations. (15%)
* Develops and implements safety programs and practices to ensure compliance with GSF standards and regulatory agencies (e.g., OSHA, DOT, etc.) and to provide a safe and healthy environment for GSF employees. (10%)
* Administers performance management and appraisal programs to ensure program effectiveness. (10%)
* Investigates employee grievances and harassment or discrimination concerns, taking the required actions to resolve problems and ensure a safe and productive work environment. (5%)
* Adheres to food safety, quality and legal compliance. In the event of a crisis (i.e. product recall, fire, etc.) delegate responsibilities as outlined in the Crisis Communications and Management Guide.
* Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary.

Leadership Responsibility

Provides oversight of human resources programs serving several hundred employees; supervises small HR staff

Performance Categories

* Productivity/quality standards: accuracy, timeliness, thoroughness
* Productivity/quality standards: human resources recruitment and retention
* Productivity/quality standards: employee performance appraisal
* Productivity/quality standards: employee relations
* Employee development
* Regulatory compliance
* Labor contract administration
* Budget
* Cost containment
* Teamwork within the department and across departments
* Project/assignment standards
* Customer satisfaction
* Safety standards and procedures: employees

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or labor-related field from an accredited college or university

Experience:

7 to 10 years of relevant work experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert):

* General Human Resources policies and procedures (E)
* Labor contracts and labor union environment (E)
* OSHA, EEO, ADA, and related employment, labor, and safety rules and regulations (E)
* GSF concepts, procedures, and regulations (E)
* Management and supervisory concepts and techniques (E)
* Recruitment and employment practices (J)
* Relevant division concepts, procedures, and regulations (J)
* Employee relations (J)
* Training and employee development (J)
* PC word processing/spreadsheet software (J)

Skill and ability to:

* Negotiate effectively with labor unions
* Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service
* Interpret labor or human resources anomalies and identify appropriate solutions
* Communicate and coordinate effectively with employees at all organizational levels verbally and in writing
* Prepare a variety of comprehensive administrative and technical documents and reports
* Prepare and deliver presentations to management, external agencies, and employees