HR Manager

About the Role

The HR Manager will lead the Premier Packaging Human Resources function for the manufacturing plant and nearby warehouse. This role is responsible for managing employee relations, communication, training and development, compensation & benefits administration, recruitment, staff planning, performance management, worker's compensation, payroll/HRIS, and all other HR functional areas covering approximately 175 employees. The position reports directly to a family member shareholder and has a strong dotted line to the Bundy Baking Solutions global VP of HR.

Advise management and ensure adherence to company HR policies and procedures. Provide HR leadership, support, and partnership with facility operations to achieve organizational goals. Implement corporate HR initiatives. Lead change management by improving processes and procedures and by supporting culture change initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all HR functions for the manufacturing plant and warehouse
• Oversee employee relations, communication, training, and development
• Administer compensation and benefits programs
• Manage recruitment, staff planning, and performance management
• Handle worker's compensation and payroll/HRIS systems
• Advise management on HR policies and ensure compliance
• Partner with operations to achieve organizational goals
• Implement corporate HR initiatives and lead change management
• Investigate and resolve employee conflicts objectively
• Perform other HR duties and projects as needed

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive experience in Human Resources
• 5+ years of HR experience onsite in manufacturing, partnering closely with leaders and teams across one or multiple sites
• Prior experience in a family business is strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of state and federal employment law and its connection to company policies
• Experience in building and sustaining positive culture and leading organizational transformation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and HRIS software (preferably Paycom)
• Ability to investigate and assess employee conflicts objectively and resolve issues using coaching and conflict resolution
• Effective written and oral communication skills, including negotiation, persuasion, collaboration, and conflict resolution
• Strong time management, project planning, and organizational skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a closely related field
• PHR/SPHR certification is a plus