Human Resources Manager

• 2.7 Chicago, IL 60612 $60,200 - $70,000 a year - Full-time Apply with Indeed Job Overview As Human Resources Manager at Vita Food Products, Inc., you will lead the daily operations of the Human Resources department, reporting to the CEO and Corporate Controller. You will oversee recruitment, employee and labor relations, compensation, benefits, payroll, and personnel policies. This role works closely with leadership and plant personnel to improve HR services, maintain confidentiality, and support the company's food safety and workplace safety programs. Responsibilities Develop, implement, and administer human resources plans, policies, and procedures for all company personnel. Plan and oversee department activities, establish goals, and evaluate results to improve efficiency and service. Manage compensation programs, conduct annual salary surveys, develop merit increase budgets, and update job descriptions. Oversee the performance evaluation program and recommend improvements as needed. Maintain the employee handbook and communicate personnel policies and procedures. Administer employee benefits, resolve claims issues, process changes, review monthly invoices, and evaluate benefit programs for cost effectiveness. Manage payroll processing and benefits administration using ADP. Lead recruitment for exempt, nonexempt, and temporary employees, including job advertisements, new employee orientation, career development support, and exit interviews. Provide employee relations counseling, work with union stewards and representatives, and coordinate with legal counsel on union and nonunion employment matters. Maintain affirmative action programs, prepare annual EEO-1 filings, and maintain required employment records and reports. Maintain department records, organizational charts, and the employee directory; provide reports to the CEO and Corporate Controller. Support the development and implementation of Food Safety Fundamentals and the Food Safety Plan under the BRCGS system, taking appropriate action to protect its integrity. Participate on the BRCGS, Safety, Security, and Food Defense teams and committees. Perform other related duties as assigned. Experience and Qualifications Bachelor's degree and at least five years of human resources experience. Experience managing HR operations, including recruitment, compensation, performance evaluations, employee relations, and benefits administration. Solid knowledge of payroll processing and experience with Paycor payroll and benefits administration. Experience working with union stewards, union representatives, and legal counsel on employment matters. Knowledge of personnel policies, affirmative action programs, EEO reporting, and employment recordkeeping. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with executives, plant leadership, production employees, and outside vendors. Strong analytical, organizational, and workflow planning skills. Proficiency with spreadsheet and word processing software. Ability to maintain confidential information and productive working relationships with employees and management. Ability to complete required food safety and workplace safety training, including Food Defense, HACCP, allergen awareness, hazard communication, and emergency procedures.

Pay:

$60,200.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person