Sr. Human Resources Manager

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Job description

Overview

We are KIK!

We create the products and brands that people trust to clean, sanitize, and protect their homes, pools and cars. We are one of North America's largest independent consumer product manufacturers with 20 North American manufacturing facilities. We also operate globally in Europe, Asia, UK, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. We are known by our portfolio of over 40 brands including Spic and Span® and Comet® cleaning products, Clorox® Pool&Spa™ (under license), BioGuard®, and Natural Chemistry® pool chemicals, and Prestone® and Holts® automotive performance chemicals. We are also the #1 producer in North America for store-brand ("private label") bleach and a leading private label provider of laundry detergent and additives, dishwashing products, general purpose cleaning and other home care products.

Our global team of over 2,500 employees drive our capabilities in product development, product formulation, strategic sourcing, manufacturing, packaging design, brand marketing, project management, quality assurance, compliance, distribution and logistics.

Our organization is constantly evolving and is driven by a set of "One KIK" values - a dedication to following through on commitments in a customer-focused, profit-motivated way; while never compromising on safety, ethics or integrity.

Position Summary

Provides comprehensive Human Resources support and guidance to the business leaders to ultimately improve talent level in the organization and align people capabilities with business objectives. Ensures that all plant HR activities are performed in a legal, ethical, and credible way. Develops and implements Human Resources programs and policies in support of the business imperatives. In partnership with plant GM and HR lead, proactively identifies improvements, determines, and implements short- and long-term strategies concerning plant talent capabilities, efficiency, and other matters. Advocates employees drives administrative efficiencies, and continually strives to understand how HR supports the business for bottom-line site improvement. Understands and promotes the critical balance between site and corporate HR objectives. Must be a strong HR partner and advisor to site General Manager.

Essential Job Functions

* Manage the HR function in a large complex with multiple plants and warehouses.
* Provides guidance, best practices, and drives efficiency and effectiveness in all areas of human resources, including recruiting, compensation, talent management (e.g., training, succession planning), analytics, and administrative (e.g., payroll/benefits) programs
* Carry out multi-plant employee relations and other employee programs, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and business regulations.
* Partners with plant management to drive continual improvement of site people capabilities, including labor planning, performance management processes, competitive salary processes, analysis, recognition, and rewards programs.
* Provide advice, guidance and assistance to all management and supervisory staff on interpretation and administration of personnel policies and programs
* Develop training programs directly with the manufacturing plants to ensure sustained and effective programs exist
* Is responsible for the salary administration, disciplinary processes, and investigations
* Consult on issues related to legal and procedural compliance, employee relations, strategies, and performance management
* Thorough knowledge transfer and coaching, assist client group to acquire skills and knowledge for effectively handling and resolving employees' issues and change management
* Delivering coaching, guidance and support relevant to the needs of client groups in areas such as: talent management, leadership skills, and employee engagement
* Assist in the rollout of various HR based programs and initiatives
* Manages plant communications to promote employee understanding of business objectives programs and policies.
* Provides coaching and guidance and counseling to the General Manager and others
* Develop HR Generalist.
* Acts as liaison between Division/Corporate office.
* Act as the conscience of the organization and keeps a solid pulse on the organizational issues.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Requirements

* Four-year degree (or higher) required in area of discipline, Professional Certification a plus
* Minimum 5 years as a Human Resources Manager or Senior Generalist background experience in a manufacturing environment
* Recruiting experience in salaried and salaried non exempt roles
* Must be a change agent
* Experience in a turnaround situation is ideal
* Strategic and Critical Thinking
* High energy, positive and upbeat. Thrives in a fast paced manufacturing environment
* Experience supporting multiple plants on one complex
* Proven discretion and sensitivity to confidential information
* Strong Relationship Builder
* Relocation Assistance is available

Thank you for your interest and consideration of a position with KIK Custom Products.

KIK is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. KIK does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status in uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.