Shanks Extracts

Shank's Extracts, a local flavor and extract manufacturer and packager has an opening for an experienced Human Resources Manager. The primary purpose of this position is to manage the following areas of the Human Resources Department: Recruitment, Talent, Onboarding and Retention and Employee Relations. Position manages 1-3 people. Office hours are 8AM to 5PM but flexibility in schedule is required since there are three (3) manufacturing shifts. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Primary recruiter for Shank's, which includes responsibilities such as but not limited to developing and maintaining relationships with outside recruiting resources in order to maximize candidate pools, posting jobs, interviewing candidates, create/manage employment incentive program(s) and analyze and revise recruiting process as needed. Liaison for contracted staff between managers and partnering employment agencies. Manages onboarding and retention programs. Talent management - develops and manages training programs, utilizing internal and external resources. Primary employee relations specialist. Responds to employee complaints by conducting investigations. Meets with employees and managers to conduct employee resolution meetings, escalating problems to Dir of HR & Safety when warranted. Manages continuous performance management program. Chairs the employee recognition program committee and manages employee satisfaction survey program. Meets regularly with manufacturing managers for employee/contractor performance updates. Conducts disciplinary meetings and terminations as required. Conducts exit interviews for voluntary terminations. Utilizes HRIS regularly including running and creating custom reports as needed or requested. Attends unemployment hearings as required. Manages Affirmative Action Plan. Performs project work as requested from Dir of HR & Safety or other managers. Assists in development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures. Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed. Assist with developing, coordinating and recommending changes for the improvement of workflow in the department. Performs other duties as assigned. ESSENTIAL SKILLS NEEDED: Good understanding of employment laws (i.e. ADA, FMLA, FLSA, HIPAA, ERISA, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, etc). Self-driven; takes initiative and is proactive; willing to go outside of comfort zone in order to learn and grow in position. Very resourceful and ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including good listening skills. Must be comfortable speaking in front of small to large groups of people. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact well and get along well with a diverse work force. High level of attention to detail is required. Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) Prior experience with a payroll/HRIS system is a requirement. Experience working in an ERP system is a plus. Flexibility in schedule is required as we have 3 manufacturing shifts. There will be occasions when the work day will start between 6:00-7:30 AM or end past 5:00 PM. Conducting a training/meeting will occur perhaps once a quarter at the beginning of each shift, which includes 11:00 PM for 3rd shift. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Strong recruitment experience (at least 2 years), onboarding and retention is required. Extensive experience with employee relations, conflict resolution and conducting internal investigations is required. Experience dealing with highly sensitive and confidential information is required. Knowledgeable and experienced in other areas of Human Resources to include but not limited to: employee orientation, HRIS including authoring custom reports, unemployment, affirmative action plans, benefit administration, employee leave management including FMLA, ADA management, etc. Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or Business and 5-10 years of working experience in an HR Generalist position, preferably at least 2 years of HR management experience, or High School Diploma and 10 or more years of experience working in a Human Resource Department. PHR/SHRM-CP or SPHR/SHRM-SCP certification is required. Competitive salary and benefit package is commensurate with experience and skill set. Shank's Extracts is an Equal Employment Opportunity /Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer. PI