Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Manager The Human Resources Manager leads the Human Resources function at Vermont Creamery. This leadership role includes managing all aspects of the HR function in coordination and collaboration with Vermont Creamery managers and cross-functional partners within the Land O'Lakes Human Resources Department. The HR Manager ensures that employee matters are handled to meet all applicable federal and state laws, as well as company guidelines. In addition, the HR Manager is in charge of conducting a variety of analyses spanning compensation and benefits to employee performance and talent and engagement success metrics. This position is located at the Vermont Creamery facility in Websterville, VT. This role will be required to work occasional off-shift hours to meet business needs and provide support to employees across all shifts.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for protecting the interest of employees at VC by ensuring legal requirements for equal employment and compliance are met.
• Counsels management on compensation and organizational structure.
• Leads employee performance review and performance rating calibration process.
• Oversees execution of personnel changes including job descriptions, compensation, and structure changes.
• Manages employee recruiting and on-boarding program.
• Conducts employee relations activities and programs including, but not limited to: employee engagement events, employee counseling, interpretation of policies, employee investigations, disciplinary meetings, hiring and firing process, employee performance reviews.
• Administers all HR policies, practices, and programs in collaboration with Land O'Lakes HR and Law Departments.
• Establishes appropriate HR metrics to monitor work efficiency and effectiveness.
• Assists with Unemployment Claims/hearings, providing accurate information to third party administrators and testifies (as needed) in hearings.
• Oversees training program for manufacturing staff.
• Participates actively in the development of team members.
• Manages employee engagement program to drive participation in company activities.
• Oversees annual employee engagement survey to ensure strong participation.
• Ensures administrative duties including but not limited to payroll and managing employee files are managed in a professional, timely, and organized manner.
• Oversees employee communication, including but not limited to visual boards/screens and email distribution lists.
• Oversees 1-2 staff that supports day-to-day functioning of the HR department.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field and 5 years of human resources generalist experience. In lieu of degree, equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Human Resource Management, Recruitment and Hiring, Benefits Administration, Compensation and Wage Structure,.

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