Human Resources Manager – Perry, GA

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Jack Links is looking for a seasoned Human Resources Manager responsible for the daily operations of the human resources department and this is a true working manager role. Someone who is equally comfortable developing strategy as they are rolling up their sleeves on the plant floor this leader will not only shape the people and cultural framework but will personally drive execution alongside their team. Partnering with leadership to attract recruit and retain the best talent we are looking for an innovative self-starter who takes ownership from start to finish identifying the need building the solution and implementing it with precision and urgency. This role carries responsibility for managing workplace culture and environment through high-performing programs within compensation performance management organizational development benefits and team member engagement.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of but not be limited to the following:

• Partners with Site Leader and Talent Acquisition Team to lead full cycle recruiting for facility.
• Provides guidance to supervisors on issues of team member performance development or discipline.
• Partner with cross-functional leadership team in the development and management of -run or manage a greenfield facility
• Ensure engagement of all team members that are aligned with Jack Links Values and Competencies.
• Establish and maintain positive team member and community relations
• Build a positive culture that helps attain and maintain operational excellence through people by enhancing management practices sponsoring team member events and fostering open communications.
• Lead and facilitate team member engagement initiatives.
• Resolve complex moderate-risk employee relations issues including investigations and serve as escalation point and guide for team members working on more basic less risky issues.
• Deploy manage and drive all standard HR processes and policies as well as adherence to applicable human resource federal and state requirements by keeping current and continually communicating and educating managers and team members on those topics.
• Collaborate with site Safety Manager to ensure workers compensation claims are being handled timely and appropriately
• Ensure the timely accurate submission of payroll hours through team members.
• Create and cultivate positive work relationships at all levels of the plant/organization.
• Effectively hire manage and mentor HR team members share best practices and continuously identify training opportunities to develop staff.
• Build local managements competency in smart people practices involving the areas of workforce planning employee relations & engagement recruitment communications and talent management.
• Locally manage the execution of talent management processes including performance management and succession planning within corporate guidelines.
• Provide detailed reporting and analysis on headcount salaries budgets and other people-related issues. Interpret this data and make suitable recommendations to plant leadership.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit use hands handle or feel and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand walk and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or more up to 25 pounds.  Must have the ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):                   

• Earplugs and/or hearing protections
• Hairnet
• Beard-net
• Protective eyewear
• Slip resistant footwear

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a plant / office setting with varying degrees of temperatures and noise levels. Work is performed primarily in an office environment.  At times incumbent may need to enter production environment where they could be exposure to moderate cold  manufacturing equipment movement loud noise levels strong odors (spices jerky sauces etc.) and wet / slippery floors. Travel may be required.

JACK LINKS VISION PURPOSE AND MANTRA:

Able to support and lead Jack Links vision purpose mantra and values:

OUR VISION - Be the Worlds #1 Protein Snack Company

OUR PURPOSE - We Feed the Journey

OUR MANTRA - We Feed Your Wild Side.

JACK LINKS VALUES:

BE REAL - I am humble and authentic and I contribute to a fun work environment.

SPEED MATTERS - I drive results with innovation creativity and a clear sense of urgency.

STEWARDSHIP - I act like an owner to build improve and protect the quality of the brand and its people.

RELATIONSHIP DRIVEN - I foster collaboration with internal and external partners and respect diversity because people matter.

SELF DISCIPLINE - I am accountable for my responsibilities and driven to exceed short- and long-term expectations.

SHOW AWESOME CHARACTER - I am optimistic and enthusiastic while acting with honesty and integrity

Qualifications :

MANDADORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent from a four-year college in Human Resources Management or related field
• 7 years of progressive HR experience in Manufacturing  high-volume production environment or
• 5 years experience leading direct reports with demonstrated ability to develop and mentor HR team members
• Experience supporting a workforce of 200 employees across multiple shifts
• Proven track record of partnering with senior operations and plant leadership to drive business outcomes
• Working knowledge of OSHA EEO FMLA ADAFLSA and other applicable federal and state employment laws
• Working knowledge of HRIS systems (UKG SmartRecruiters SAP Cornerstone etc.)

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• PHR/SPHR and/or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP Certifications(s) preferred
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred I would delete this as its listed in the required list.
• Experience leading or supporting HR through organizational change facility expansions or start-up
• Strong floor presence with the ability to connect with hourly production employees and build trust at all levels

REQUIRED SKILLS KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must work effectively with all levels of management and team members.  Must demonstrate effective leadership problem solving presentation and motivational skills.

Proficient in Internet navigation Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook. Must be willing to work outside normal business hours including occasional nights and weekends.

Additional Information :

The salary range for this role is $90000 - $110000 (Annually).  Actual salaries will vary based on several factors including but not limited to external market data internal equity location and candidate skill set and experience. Base pay is just one component of Jack Links Total Rewards package for Team Members. Other rewards may include annual incentive and program-specific awards. Jack Links provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members including medical dental and vision benefits life and disability insurance 401k participation paid holidays and paid time off.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Jack Links provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age color national origin citizenship status physical or mental disability race religion creed gender sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression genetic information marital status status with regard to public assistance veteran status or any other characteristic that is protected by federal state or local law.

E-VERIFY:
Jack Links is a participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.  For information about the E-Verify program please visit:  your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Disclaimer:

This job description is intended to generally describe the nature and level of work to be performed by employees in this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of employees performing this role.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time