Human Resources Manager - Cumberland

About the role

Seneca Foods Corporation is looking for a qualified, energetic Human Resources Manager to work at one of our food processing/manufacturing facilities in Cumberland, WI. The HR Manager will manage benefits, compensation, leave, payroll, training, talent acquisition, employee relations and recognition programs, serving as the primary contact for team members and potential candidates.

Responsibilities

• Management, interpretation and administration of HR policies and procedures.
• Recruit, interview and select qualified applicants for open positions and conduct new employee orientations.
• Understand and administer the Seneca Employee Benefits program at the plant level.
• Administer FMLA/Leave, Safety and Worker's Compensation programs.
• Conduct required HR/Legal Compliance training for all employees.
• Manage all personnel activities, files and updates including personnel changes, employee updates, disciplinary actions and performance reviews.
• Monitor and maintain compliance requirements with federal, state and local employment laws and regulations.
• Work collectively with the Union and Management to resolve grievances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field; or equivalent experience in a prior HR role. Manufacturing industry a plus.
• Proven ability to self-direct activities, multi-task and work well under pressure.
• Demonstrated knowledge or specialized training in employment law, employee relations, safety, benefits administration, talent acquisition and organizational development.
• Proven professionalism, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Proven experience with Microsoft software.
• Excellent communications skills – verbal, listening, written and computer.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and act with good judgment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to relate to employees at all levels of the organization.
• Bi-lingual ability is preferred – working with monolingual employees regularly.
• Weekend work and being available for meeting employees occasionally on second shift is to be expected during peak production times.

Pay

Very competitive salary based on experience.

Schedule

Flexible schedule; weekend work and availability for meetings on second shift during peak production times are expected.

Benefits

• Excellent benefit package.
• Matching 401k program.
• Paid training and continued professional development.
• Relocation assistance opportunities available with accepted offers.