Senior HR Manager

Job Summary:
 

SunOpta is seeking a seasoned Senior HR Manager for its newest facility in Midlothian, TX plant. This Senior HR leader is responsible for:

1. Building trusted business partner relationships with the plant leadership team and the employee base.
2. Assessing and taking actions to drive a healthy and inclusive culture.
3. Hiring, development & retention of top talent for today and tomorrow’s needs at the plant.
4. Strong execution of HR programs, policies, performance management, employee relations and practices so that business & quality objectives and deadlines are met successfully.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Effective recruitment and onboarding to staff the plant and ongoing recruitment and retention efforts. 
• Provide trends and diagnosis input to business leaders as well as development of strategies and action plans that support the culture, company direction, and the growth needs of the business and employees; more specifically, the organizational health and effectiveness of the leadership team, culture & inclusion and the hiring, development and performance of talent in the organization.
• Work collaboratively with internal clients to develop timely programs and tools to drive business goals; provides feedback on implementation and utilization of tools to ensure flawless execution; responsible for representing the client's needs.
• Ensure compliance of all employment/labor laws through programs, practices, policies, investigations, training, and actions.
• Ensure that performance assessments are calibrated with department and business results.
• Provide expert advice, coaching, and counsel to leaders and employees on HR programs, policy and procedures, employment/labor laws, conflict resolution, change management, diversity, and organizational development and design to promote a fair and equitable work environment.
• Respond to employee concerns around performance management, improvement, harassment, discrimination, misconduct, employee safety, teamwork, etc.
• Maintain current and complete understanding of Federal and State laws including case law and regulations such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, FLSA, ADA, FMLA, ADEA, NLRA, etc.; protects company's interests by ensuring all legal requirements for equal employment and compliance are met by keeping informed of changes in these areas and by implementing the necessary practices/programs to meet these changes.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• One HR Assistant Direct Report

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelors' Degree in Human Resources, Business or Related Field
• 10+ years of related Human Resources experience (specialty or generalist, or combination)
• Experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience coaching and mentoring others, influencing without authority.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors, Masters, or HR certifications
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite and payroll systems
• Food and Beverage or other regulated industry manufacturing environment experience
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Knowledge and Skills: 

• 10+ experience as a strong HR Generalist or manager with an emphasis in employee relations and culture.
• Experience facilitating conversations with groups of people.
• Ceridian Dayforce HRIS/ATS combo knowledge is a plus.
• Experience managing people is a plus.
• Outstanding service orientation; sense of urgency; high-level of personal integrity.
• Ability to work well under pressure and flexible in adapting and responding to changing situations.
• Courageous, creative, scrappy problem solver that leads with strong listening skills, seeks to be a consultative partner and is solutions oriented.
• Ability to work independently, but a strong effective team player; commitment to results; superior organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills - ability to present, train, influence, and negotiate.
• Strong interpersonal and business partnering skills along with project management and program development skills; effective partnering with stakeholders to achieve success in attracting and retaining the best talent.

Additional Considerations: 

• Travel Expectation: Up to 10%.
• Location: This position is at our SunOpta plant in Midlothian, TX.
• Work Environment: Approximately 75% of this role is in an office environment; 25% of work involves being in a plant / manufacturing environment.
• Work Location: Onsite at the plant, M-F, typically first shift hours. Occasional flexibility required to be available for shift change announcements, meetings, and/or investigations.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. 

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

EOE M/W/VET/DISABLED