Senior Manager, HR

About the role

Guides a team responsible for multiple Human Resource (HR) functions. Develops and implements strategies that are consistent with the Butterball Way culture and the goals of the business. Collaborates with leadership to align HR strategies with organizational goals across multiple locations or functions.

Responsibilities

• Manages a large team of skilled individual contributors and/or people leaders.
• Provides guidance, coaching, and support to ensure successful delivery of department goals.
• Responsible for HR activities such as hiring, terminations, performance management, goal setting, team member development, scheduling, etc.
• Enforces and meaningfully contributes to the development of systems, policies, and procedures.
• Contributes to strategic planning and budget management for the function.
• Reviews, develops, and implements policies, programs, and procedures.
• Ensures consistency in execution.
• Ensures compliance with all legal and regulatory compliance agencies as it relates to labor, wage and hour and employment laws, as well as Employment Eligibility Verification and I-9 laws.
• Develops and oversees the administration of Affirmative Action Plans, Equal Employment programs and other governmental rules and regulations pertaining to associate relations.
• Develops and implements data-based HR solutions in partnership with operations leaders that impact performance improvement and support the short- and long-term business goals.
• Ensure implementation of strategies that equip leaders and team members with the tools and techniques needed for success.
• Collaborates and provides advice to business partners to help guide organizational initiatives at a location level.
• Provides coaching and guidance regarding HR issues, programs, and policies, such as talent and performance management, employee and labor relations, human resources policies and procedures, and employee benefit programs and compensation.
• Oversee the administration of HR tasks, programs, and practices which may include human resource planning, performance assessment and other evaluation programs within assigned responsibilities.
• Investigates and acts on unemployment compensation claims and prepares position statements for DOL and EEOC charges.
• Oversee or conduct internal investigations.
• May review manager or HR member’s recommendations and submittals and engage in discussions with managers and/or team members.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• 8+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role
• 2+ years of leadership experience or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role
• Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
• Proven ability to coach, guide, mentor, develop, and support a large team through direct leadership of people leaders
• Highly skilled at fostering strong, collaborative relationships and developing strategic solutions to business needs
• Proven ability to provide guidance and influence while partnering with corporate leaders to address issues, questions and concerns, responding with urgency to address Human Resources needs
• Excellent oral/written communication and presentation skills to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Advanced knowledge of the development and execution of HR policies and procedures, as well as local, state and federal employment laws
• Proven ability to exercise judgment and tact in the application of rules, regulations, policies and procedures in dealing with others in difficult or sensitive situations
• Excellent critical thinking and strategic problem-solving skills and ability to use data to identify solutions
• Strong computer skills (MS Office, HRIS / SAP)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• 2+ years of HR experience in a manufacturing environment
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)