Human Resource Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Rise Baking Company was founded by bakery experts passionate about providing our customers with high quality products and providing a positive, collaborative place to work for our people. 

We are a company built on elevating expectations. It’s what sets us apart from others in the baking industry. And our people are our finest ingredient. 

We believe the quality of our people is just as important as the quality of our products. Our environment encourages creativity, and we value an entrepreneurial and industrious approach to work —a place where honesty, respect, and trust are the essential ingredients for how we do business. We take pride in working with creative individuals with a passion for what they do, and we’re always looking to expand our team. 

We offer a wide variety of professional and management opportunities, including sales, product development, account management, general management, finance, engineering, administration, and information systems management. We also employ a diverse workforce of hourly food production, packaging, quality assurance, warehouse, sanitation personnel, leads, and supervisors. 

Like our products, our benefits package offers quality that makes a difference. 

Coverage options may include: 

• Medical, dental, life, disability, vision, and supplemental insurance 
• Company paid holidays 
• Paid Time Off (PTO) plans 
• Performance bonus potential 
• 401k plan with company match

 

Expectations Deliciously Exceeded.

Job Purpose

Provide coordinated tactical and strategic human resource solutions to plants in support of the company’s business objectives including driving employee engagement, advancing cultural integration, and supporting company growth.

Essential Functions

• Participate as an active member of the plant leadership team and the HR team; implement and support both platform and plant HR initiatives
• Manage plant HR support staff
• Partner with plant management regarding people-related issues
• Investigate employee concerns and complaints; recommend actions to promptly resolve
• Help develop leaders by providing coaching, training, and key metric information
• Promote a positive, successful, and compliant recruitment and onboarding process that leads to overall retention and attainment of company goals
• Recommend procedures to reduce absenteeism, turnover, and unnecessary costs using company metrics and analyses; retain a high quality and engaged workforce
• Create and execute communication plans and education related to employee engagement, policies, procedures, and changes necessary for compliance and integration
• Keep abreast of and ensure compliance to all federal/state employment labor laws and consult with outside legal counsel as needed to determine appropriate course of action
• Oversee workers’ compensation, FMLA, and leave of absence to ensure compliance while utilizing tools that lower claim costs, improve overall safety of the company, and increase attendance and retention rates
• Administer performance review program to ensure alignment to the company’s core values and culture; provide tools to plant leadership team to ensure performance programs are effective, compliant, and equitably delivered
• Complete an equity audit for the site annually; update job descriptions as necessary
• Manage and maintain the Human Resources budget
• Support food safety program, quality standards, and legality of manufactured products
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Competencies)

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field and 5+ years of experience in a human resource management position or equivalent combination of education and experience PHR or SHRM-CP preferred
• Preferred bi-lingual - English, Spanish, Haitian Creole 
• Human resource generalist experience within fast growing manufacturing company preferred
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations pertaining to employment
• Working knowledge and experience with HRIS
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills; ADP skills preferred
• Strong communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the company
• Strong leadership, management, organizational, analytical, decision making, conflict resolution, negotiating, influencing, and consultative skills
• Cultural competency; experience/ability to work and interact effectively with a diverse, multicultural audience
• Proven experience utilizing resourcefulness, professionalism, initiative, and motivation to develop effective strategies to achieve organizational goals
• Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task, manage changing priorities, and work well under pressure

Expectations (Exhibit and Promote Company's Core Values) 

• People: We engage, empower, and appreciate our people- they are our finest ingredient 
• Safety: We invest in systems, policies, and training that ensure safety 
• Customer Partnerships: We make decisions with the customer experience in mind and ensure win/win outcomes 
• Collaboration: We leverage each other's unique experiences to drive the best outcomes for our expanding company 
• Communication: We inform and listen to our team members, customers, suppliers, and investors 
• Results: We prioritize activities that drive profitable growth, and we celebrate our achievements

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only:  The salary range for this role is $110,000 to $125,000 annually. Pay is based upon several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. Rise Baking Company complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your annual salary, Rise Baking Company offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, annual bonus eligibility, incentive and recognition programs and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). At Rise Baking Company, our people are our finest ingredient

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